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Micron 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.
Welcome! Are you ready to move your career to Micron? As part of Micron’s Technology Development (TD) organization, you will work in an industry-leading, innovative semiconductor facility for next generation of Memory and CMOS technology development.
As a Thin Film Process Development Principal Engineer, you will join an existing team of engineers responsible for developing and characterizing novel process solutions for advanced DRAM and its CMOS technology. You will be responsible for engaging with internal teams including process development, process integration, device and reliability engineering, equipment development, pilot manufacturing as well as external equipment and chemical suppliers to develop and integrate robust equipment and process technologies. Encouraged to work independently and with teams to develop new thin films process solutions and optimize them to meet device requirements.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Drive Thin Films pathfinding portion of Process Technology Roadmap for DRAM and Emerging Memory technologies. Collaborate with equipment and material (e.g., chemistry and deposition precursors) suppliers to drive innovative and exciting technology development, ensure alignment and timely progress to pathfinding projects, as well as fostering positive relationships.
- Identify and strategize key thin film challenges for next generation sophisticated DRAM and CMOS technologies
- Collaborate in multi-functional teams inventing and evaluating innovative solutions to meet future technical requirements
- Understand the interactions between process and hardware and be able to demonstrate this knowledge
- Plan and implement effective, well-designed experiments and write clear and concise reports
- Evaluate and make insightful inferences from large amounts of various types of data, such as physical and electrical analysis
- Be an ambitious teammate and be adaptable to Micron’s changing needs
- Collaborate with a team of world-class technologists in generating patents and intellectual property
- Apply a high degree of motivation, goal orientation, and possess the ability to focus on solving problems collaboratively with the team and individuals
Minimum Qualifications:
- Proven experience in advanced (<10nm) logic device and memory technologies, with work emphasis on High-k dielectrics for Gate Oxide or Capacitor, and Low-k dielectrics for Isolation Spacer
- In-depth knowledge of CVD/ALD processes (incl. precursors and hardware equipment), and their treatments
- Demonstrated knowledge of selective deposition techniques and principles, involving inhibition and etch chemistries
- Expertise in thin film processes and tool variables affecting the physical, chemical and electrical properties of deposited films
- Experience in a variety of deposition techniques, particularly ALD, PECVD, PE-ALD and LPCVD
- Deep understanding of sophisticated CMOS device physics, reliability mechanisms, and various thin film electrical evaluation methods and techniques such as leakage, impedance, capacitance
- Experience with and understanding of surface analysis techniques like XPS, AFM, XRD, AES, EBSD, SIMS, FTIR etc.
- A deep grasp of at least one field – Physics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Materials Science and Engineering
- Good understanding of fundamentals in chemical reaction engineering, thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, plasma science and their direct application in various deposition and treatment methods
- Experience and demonstrated proficiency with Design of Experiments (or similar approach) to achieve material objectives with efficient use of resources
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills and a strong attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal, data collection and analysis skill
Education/Experience:
M.S. or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or related field is required.
7+ years of hands-on experience in development of semiconductor thin film deposition.
As 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 micron.com/careers/benefits.
Micron 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, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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