Micron Technology · 23 hours ago
Staff Engineer, CMP Process Development R&D
Boise, ID - Main Site
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expMicron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions. As a Staff CMP PD Engineer, you will identify and resolve assembly process related problems while collaborating with various teams to ensure robust CMP processes that meet product requirements.
ComputerHardwareManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Developing chemical mechanical planarization processes to meet the physical & electrical requirements of Micron’s products
Optimizing CMP processes to reduce cost, process variability, and improve process capability
Collaborating with process integration and other process development teams to develop innovative new solutions
Conducting root cause and failure mode analysis to understand the limitations of current hardware, CMP consumable and drive CMP development projects with OEMs and consumable vendors for solutions
Performing fundamental research to drive innovative solutions for next-generation products
Maintaining a technology development pilot manufacturing line
Support process transfer to production facilities (some international travel may be required)
Qualification
Required
Experience with design of experiment techniques (DOE), SPC, Defect analysis and data analysis
Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
Ability to use extensive technical knowledge to guide strategic directions
Ability to resolve sophisticated issues through root-cause or model-based problem solving
Proficiency in statistics, preferably in statistical process control
Ability to work independently, with minimal direction, and a focus on meeting commitments
Ability to multi-task and manage numerous projects simultaneously
Hands on experience with CMP tools and endpoint systems
M.S./Ph. D. (or equivalent education) in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or other related technical fields
5+ years of semiconductor process engineering experience in CMP related process preferably in 300mm wafer fab
Preferred
Experience in dielectrics/metals CMP process development with fundamental understanding of slurry/ pad interactions is desired
Experience in FEOL/ BEOL CMP process development and understanding of CMP related electrical/probe failure
Knowledge of semiconductor processing, solid-state device physics desirable
Benefits
Choice of medical, dental and vision plans
Benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
Paid family leave
Robust paid time-off program
Paid holidays
Company
Micron Technology
Micron Technology is a semiconductor company that produces DRAM, SDRAM, flash memory, SSD and CMOS image sensing chips.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.9BKey Investors
U.S. Department of Commerce
2025-04-24Post Ipo Debt· $1.75B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-04-18Grant· $6.1B
Leadership Team
Sanjay Mehrotra
Chairman, President & CEO
Gursharan Singh
Senior Vice President BE Operations
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