Sr Engineer - CMP Process Development

Req. ID:\n\nJR92959 Sr Engineer - CMP Process Development\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 a Process Engineer you will be primarily responsible for starting up, developing and optimizing processes to improve product quality and reliability, working on process yield improvement, cost reduction, productivity improvement and risk management as well as resolving manufacturing line problems. You will also be required to identify, diagnose and resolve assembly process related problems by applying failure analysis, FMEA, 8D or SPC/FDC methodology. Additional responsibilities include coordinating and carrying out process, equipment and material evaluation/optimization to implement changes at process step, leading and participating in yield improvement and cost reduction activities, handling new process baseline qualifications and managing, auditing and liaising with material suppliers to achieve quality, cost and risk management objectives.\n\nJob Description\n\nMicron\u2019s NAND Process Development (PD) Singapore group is looking for process development engineer to support TD activities associated with rapid deployment of technology nodes, the process margin improvement work necessitated thereof as well as to ensure extended engagement with manufacturing on the upcoming technology nodes.\n\nResponsibilities\n\n * Process module ownership involving Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) process characterization and advanced process development for 3D NAND and beyond.\n * Work with process development engineers in Singapore and Boise, US TD site and vendors to develop processes that meet integration requirements for next-generation 3-D NAND nodes.\n * Transfer CMP processes to high volume manufacturing (Fab10N), and work on continuous improvements to manufacturability.\n * Address process issues working with Fab10N team and with key business partners on tool choices for manufacturing, evaluations etc., as applicable.\n * Focus on understanding and improving the process margins required for meeting the mature yield goal for 3D NAND parts.\n * Advanced 3D NAND CMP process development will include performing fundamental research, consumables development, and hardware evaluation, as well as testing processes for novel applications.\n * Initiate and manage experiments to widen process margins as well as to test out manufacturability of next node solutions\n * Identify process simplification opportunities and drive cross functional teams in implementation\n * Incorporate best known manufacturing methods into early development phase of upcoming nodes.\n * Design and implement advanced process monitoring and control methodologies.\n * Serve as a technical expert within Micron contributing to technical projects for improvements to processes, procedures and equipment.\n * Define and leads complex, multi-functional projects of critical importance to Micron, helps to define strategic direction.\n * Lead team or sites or suppliers on complex, multi-disciplinary projects in quality focused meetings, process and yield improvement meetings, cost and productivity improvement meetings\n * Provide advice and counsel to management on significant technical issues. Leads and initiate innovation projects through patents/technical papers.\n * This position requires communications and collaboration with partners both locally and globally. Strict adherence to Micron Intellectual Property protection policy is a must.\n * Be part of the continuous worldwide TD engagement with suppliers pushing for breakthrough solutions.\n\n\n\nRequirements\n\n * Bachelors\u2019/Masters in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or Physics with minimum 5 years hands-on experience in leading edge CMP polishing equipment such as AMAT or EBARA\n * PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or Physics with minimum 3yrs hands-on experience in leading edge CMP polishing equipment such as AMAT or EBARA\n * Lead and mentor CMP junior engineers while driving technical excellence.\n * Build, lead, grow a capable CMP team for NAND technology development.\n * Master in CMP equipment operation, optical metrology, profilometry, polishing slurries, conditioners, and polishing pads.\n * Excellent problem-solving skills and critical decision making.\n * In-depth understanding of polishing mechanisms for dielectric and metal CMP.\n * Understanding of various integration and structural impacts and constraints related to film deposition processes.\n * Understanding of the general process steps and process flow for memory processing, planar and vertical NAND memory in particular.\n * Working knowledge of data analysis systems e.g.: Y3 to facilitate analysis of experimental data\n * Working knowledge of Design of Experiments (DoE)\n * Proven ability to collaborate with local and overseas teams on projects\n * Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to convey the message in concise and effective manner both in local as well as remote communications.\n * Proven ability to work in a demanding \u0026 dynamic environment and able to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously\n\n\n\nJob Profile(s):\n\nSemiconductor Process Engineer 4\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