Staff Engineer, Equipment Development, DIFI

Equipment Development: Drive Equipment innovation by developing and optimizing new and existing equipment hardware from concept to implementation to meet technological and productivity requirement of the advanced 3D NAND working closely with Suppliers. Lead team or sites or suppliers on complex projects in focused meetings with end goal of maturity an equipment technology in record times for technical advantage, cost and productivity. Collaborate with Process development peers on deciding equipment technology choices for advanced nodes and translate future technology needs into clear equipment requirements. Lead and initiate innovation projects through patents/technical papers. Collaborate with PDE (Process Dev Team) to realize process benefits of equipment/CIP hardware Manage equipment development projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation, to ensure timely and successful project delivery. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to align project goals and deliverables with organizational objectives. Support site to site portability Collaborate with teams to lead and participate in in continuous yield improvement and cost reduction. Maintain comprehensive documentation for all equipment development activities as needed Identify and resolve safety hazards; follow safety procedures including lockout, chemical safety, lifting techniques and ergonomically correct methods. Participate with Boise TD equipment development peers on technology choices for the upcoming nodes and able to translate future technology needs into clear equipment requirements. Oversee the installation, qualification, and commissioning of industry FOAK tools or CIP hardware evaluations, ensuring they meet all specified requirements and standards for the next node of 3D NAND Technology Collaborate with cross-functional teams not limited to facilities and layout team to plan and execute tool installations, minimizing downtime and ensuring smooth transitions. Strong curiosity and interest in fundamental understanding of Equipment working principles and modeling. A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in the semiconductor industry in the area of equipment engineer roles. In-depth understanding of the equipment operation, working principles, troubleshooting and tool installation procedure is a must. Exposure to R&D equipment transfer and ability to develop/optimize equipment hardware design is preferred. Communications and collaboration with partners both locally and globally. Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to convey the message clearly and sharply both locally and globally. Excellent ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously; efficiently utilize available resources or seek peers' and/or management help to get over the roadblocks to drive to solutions. Encourage and enforce safe, compliant behavior through periodic communications and the performance management process.