MTS, Metrology Process Development

Roles & Responsibilities

As a Member of Technical Staff in the Technology Development department at Micron, you will be responsible for developing innovative Metrology techniques and equipment to measure critical process metrics and close inline detection gaps. The goal of this position is to accelerate cycles of learning by developing innovative solutions for detecting in line yield and process limiting issues. We need engineers who are passionate about learning new technology, equipment and processes to help detect problems early and strive to make changes for the better. This position will provide the opportunity for you to collaborate with engineers in process integration, process development, data science, metrology, RDA, and yield analysis within and outside Technology Development. Your ideas will have the ability to impact the team globally. You will be responsible for evaluations of new metrology equipment, recipe optimization, and collaboration with Micron and vendor teams to drive metrology roadmaps.

Job Description

Job Description

• Successful candidates for this position will encourage a safe work environment.
• Collaborate with the global network to develop best known methods and maintain alignment between sites.
• We expect active participation in technical meetings and then synthesize from them new opportunities or novel approaches.
• Develop metrology roadmaps to drive our internal and external partners enabling a clear path to future advanced memory needs.
• Strive for a continuous improvement process (CIP) demeanor, looking for ways to improve operations, equipment performance, and how to make a difference today
• Proactive and eager about learning and sharing of new metrology technologies, ability to innovate and drive effective changes in an energizing environment.
• Shown combination of flexibility and tenacity in the pursuit of goals, excellent technical, communication, and analytical skills
• We need someone who will investigate process anomalies, root cause analysis, data manipulation, and correlations.

Requirement:

• Requirement of MSC/PHD degree in STEM discipline such as Engineering, Physics, Material Science or related fields.
• Minimum of 10 years of equivalent experience in a 300mm semiconductor process engineering environment.
• Experience in the creation of metrology solutions for analyzing experimental process flows, anomalies, and process signatures for the characterization and monitoring of unit processes and modules.
• Must have a proven knowledge of semiconductor optical, X-ray, and/or e-beam metrology technologies.
• Deep understanding of semiconductor manufacturing metrology techniques and their application to 3D NAND process use cases.
• Demonstrated experience in semiconductor process technology transfer of recipes and techniques to TD and manufacturing partners for process flow volume ramp.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office, JMP, and programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, C, C++

Develops new or modified process formulations, defines processing or handling equipment requirements and specifications, and reviews processing techniques and methods applied in the manufacture, fabrication, and evaluation of products. Involvement may begin at any step from pilot plant to full-scale manufacturing. Coordinates design requirement review with appropriate engineering/scientific personnel to ensure compatibility of processing methods. Compiles and evaluates test data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process or material specifications. May conceive and plan projects involving definition and selection of new concepts, equipment automation technology, and approaches in the processing or development of new or improved processes.

Tell employers what skills you have

Yield Analysis
Analytical Skills
Vocal
Technology Transfer
Technology Development
Process Integration
Physics
Root Cause Analysis
3D
Process Engineering
Characterization
Manufacturing Process Management
Metrology
People Management Experience
Manufacturing
C++

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