About the role
AI summarisedThis Staff Engineer role focuses on Wet Process Development for advanced NAND memory technology. The position involves optimizing unit processes, leading cross-functional yield improvement projects, and evaluating hardware and novel applications for next-generation technology nodes.
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Key Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize unit processes to meet the yield and quality requirements of advanced NAND part type
- Integrate and troubleshoot processes as part of cross-functional teams driving yield and quality improvement
- Translate future technology device needs into clear process requirements
- Identify disruptive processes early on and work with manufacturing and Boise TD to identify viable path forward
- Perform fundamental research, hardware evaluations, as well as testing processes for novel applications and generating intellectual property
- Initiate and manage experiments to widen process margins as well as to test out manufacturability of next node solutions
- Design and implement advanced process monitoring and control methodologies
- Serve as a technical expert within Micron contributing to technical projects for improvements to processes, procedures and equipment
- Lead team or sites or suppliers on complex, multi-disciplinary projects in quality focused meetings
- Provide advice and counsel to management on significant technical issues and initiate innovation projects
Requirements
- Bachelors/Masters/PhD graduates in Materials Science, Chemical/Microelectronic Engineering or Chemistry and related
- A deep understanding of chemistry, chemical kinetics, thermodynamics and mass transport
- Opportunity to travel overseas for an extended period of time for collaborative R&D work assignment
- 2-3 years of experience in Semiconductor Equipment/Process development is preferable
- An understanding of the general process steps and process flow for memory processing, planar and vertical NAND memory in particular
- Working knowledge of data analysis systems e.g.: Y3 to facilitate analysis of experimental data
- Working knowledge of Design of Experiments (DoE)
- Proven ability to collaborate with local and overseas teams on projects
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to convey the message in concise and effective manner
- Ability to be a self-motivated individual and be adaptable
- Proven ability to work in a demanding & dynamic environment and able to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strict adherence to Micron Intellectual Property protection policy is a must