About the role
AI summarisedThis is a mid-level Equipment Development Engineer role at Micron, a semiconductor company, focusing on real-time defect analysis (RDA) in technology development. The engineer will use defect detection equipment, perform data analysis, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to accelerate learning cycles and improve processes.
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Key Responsibilities
- Write or modify equipment recipes to support the needs of the RDA area.
- Perform basic and advanced recoveries of down tools for assigned workstations.
- Drive software upgrades and improvements, working with internal and external vendors for implementation.
- Monitor tool qualification SPC charts for deviations, initiate tool repairs, and adjust limits as necessary.
- Apply scripting, coding, or programming for monitoring performance and capabilities of the inspection data.
- Collect and analyze tool/process data to suggest ways to improve performance and efficiency.
- Proven experience in training and mentoring engineers and technicians.
- Collaborate with vendors for escalation results on application issues and with Equipment Owners to identify long-term solutions to tool issues.
- Manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
Requirements
- Interest in tools X-ray inspection technology (XRD), Scanning Acoustic Microscopy (SAM) and strong proficiency in SEM imaging and interpretation for systematic/random defect identification.
- Inspection recipe writing applications experience with RDA related inspection tools such as DF/BF/CIRCL/SEM/XRD/SAM, etc.
- Set up RDA related equipment, monitor stability, improve capability, and interact with vendor representatives for advanced functionality and application work.
- Experience working with RDA inspection tool vendors for equipment inspection recipes setup, troubleshooting, and upgrades.
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or related field accepted.
- 3+ years of NAND semiconductor manufacturing in RDA applications for inspection recipe setup experience is preferred.
- Strong data analysis and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective vendor and team interactions.
