Principal Engineer PD Adv Dry Etch

Req. ID:\n\nJR113887 Principal Engineer \u2013 PD Adv Dry Etch\n\nOur vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.\n\nMicron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.\n\nAs s Principal Engineer/MTS (Member of Technical Staff), you will be a part of revolutionary Next Generation NAND research \u0026 development Dry Etch team driving critical modules listed below. The position promises ample opportunities for innovation, collaboration and testing a new dimension and scaling with Next Generation NAND. You will work directly with process integration and other process areas such as Wet Etch, CVD, Diffusion, Metals, Lithography \u0026 CMP. You will work on state of the art and best in class dry etch chambers \u0026 own the process roadmap to meet program and yield goals. Your responsibilities include, but not limited to: \n\nLeading Dry Etch technology and critical module development\n\n * Be a Dry Etch Area expert.\n * Develop/innovate dry etch processes to meet structural and electrical specifications\n * Collaborate with hardware teams to build equipment roadmap for the current and next generation NAND products.\n * Demonstrate authority on dry etch technology fundamentals and have a mechanistic understanding of process parameters impact.\n * Collaborate and lead cross functional teams to solve complex structural problems.\n * Present process and technology roadmaps for current and future technology nodes.\n * Stay proactive in predicting, when and how a future issue could arise and build mitigation plan.\n * Contribute towards Technical Leadership Program\n * Mentor less experienced engineers and inspire skill sets within the team.\n * Associated with critical modules such as HAR, Tier by tier etches, WL contacts \u0026 staircase\n\n \n\n\nInteraction with other Process Areas\n\n * Identify opportunities \u0026 drive towards a collaborative solution.\n * Guide to other areas technology roadmaps.\n * Lead or be a part of cross functional task force groups driving towards a target\n * Drive towards general expertise in other areas process hardware, or technologies\n\n \n\n\nInteraction with Dry Etch peers\n\n * Be a resource and mentor for peers in dry etch technology and/or project management\n * Provide critical updates to upper management on project status and impacts\n\n \n\n\nAI Responsibilities:\n\n * Integrates AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment and complying with organizational standards and legal requirements.\n * Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI-enabled enhancements within one\u2019s scope of work.\n\n \n\n\nSuccessful candidates for this position will have:\n\n * Demonstrated aptitude for research and development environment\n * 6-10 years\u2019 experience in dry etch process development in R\u0026D transferring to manufacturing\n * 4-5 years of relevant NAND, DRAM or Logic module development experience, e.g.: cross-functional teams projects and deliveries\n * Knowledge of plasma physics, plasma chemistry, transport or surface phenomena gained through experience and/or coursework\n * Demonstrated leadership in problem solving. Experience in managing technical projects\n * Understanding various types of plasma dry etch reactors (e.g., RF sources, chemistries)\n * Expertise in statistical process control and analysis\n * Experience in solving scalability problems of deep high aspect ratio silicon/dielectric etches with a fundamental understanding of advanced conventional and unconventional (tailored) pulsing schemes\n * Lead supplier head to heads\n * Data science basics / Python coding / AI coders shall be preferred over candidates without this experience\n * Strong computer skills, including MS Office, and SAS software like JmP and similar\n\n \n\n\nEducation\n\n * Masters / PhD (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Material Science, Physics, Chemical physics, Chemistry, Semiconductor engineering or relevant majors) with 6-10 years of relevant dry etch process development experience\n * Bachelors (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Material Science, Physics, Chemical physics, Chemistry, Semiconductor engineering or relevant majors) with 8-12 years of relevant experience\n\n \n\n\nAI Requirements\n\n * Ability to apply baseline digital fluency and role appropriate AI literacy to use AI enabled tools responsibly and effectively for research, analysis, content creation, problem solving, operational tasks, and achieving business outcomes.\n\n \n\n\nEmbody Micron\u2019s Core Values: \n\nPeople \u2013 Diversity of thought to propel technology leadership - Ideas can come from anywhere\n\nInnovation \u2013 Challenge and disrupt the status quo \u2013 fail fast and learn faster, optimize with Artificial Intelligence solutions\n\nTenacity \u2013 Own the problem to closure through a first principles approach\n\nCollaboration \u2013 Partner with Product and Manufacturing to deliver end-to-end technology solutions\n\nCustomer Focus \u2013 Powering Micron\u2019s Storage products through industry-leading technology\n\nSpeed \u2013 Moving fast on what matters, without compromising quality\n\n \n\n\nJob Profile(s):\n\nSemiconductor Process Engineer 5 - Semiconductor Process Eng MTS\n\nRelocation level: (TBD)\n\nBefore Getting Started \nPlease review Micron\u2019s Internal Job Application Policy on your regional PeopleNow Career Opportunities page before searching and applying for jobs. Note in particular that: \n\n * Hiring managers may view your performance appraisals, original resume, transcripts or other performance-related documentation in your personal file. This information will be held in confidence.\n * If you are selected to interview for a position, you must notify your direct supervisor before participating in the interview process.\n\n\n\n\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\n\nAs a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on Benefits | Micron Technology, Inc\n\nMicron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.\n