Engineer, Metrology

Overview
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About Micron
Micron is a global leader in memory and storage solutions, enabling transformative technology that enriches life for all. With over 40 years of innovation, Micron plays a pivotal role in the data-driven economy, where memory and storage are strategic differentiators. We are committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and community support, and we foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Job Summary
The role focuses on metrology and real-time defect analysis to drive yield, quality, and process improvements across semiconductor manufacturing.
Responsibilities
Work proactively to solve problems with yield or quality impact on products through development of measurement recipes that provide quick and accurate feedback on product integrity.
Apply advanced analytics techniques to identify and address deviations in machinery and processes.
Design experiments to identify defect sources and formation mechanisms, providing insights for defectivity improvement projects.
Collaborate with engineers from diverse departments to contribute ideas and assist in implementing breakthrough solutions for defectivity improvement.
Apply innovative inspection tools for defect detection, contributing to advancements in semiconductor manufacturing.
Set up tool qualification criteria and implement monitoring through Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts.
Set appropriate control chart limits and utilize effective sampling for proactive intervention against machinery and process deviations.
Implement sampling methodologies to proactively detect and address deviations, ensuring efficient and effective root cause identification.
Collaborate with Engineering Operations and/or Application teams to optimize tool maintenance schedules and utilization.
Contribute to strategic projects aimed at minimizing products at risk and improving overall product quality.
Develop and run projects crafted to enhance inline detection, improve efficiency, reduce cost, reduce tool measurement variability and improve machine availability.
Partner with tool suppliers and owners to explore innovative ways of overcoming shrinking technology nodes.
Support Fab through data analysis, providing summations of results and recommendations on process changes, equipment availability improvements and cost reduction work.
Ensure engineering team is trained on recipe maintenance, tool recovery, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities for the assigned tools.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Engineering or Science is required
Strong analytical, logical, and critical thinking skills
Effective communicator, able to collaborate across all levels
Growth mindset with a passion for continuous learning
Internship or experience in the semiconductor industry is a plus
Demonstrated leadership and a track record of impact are highly desirable
Interest in and knowledge of the semiconductor industry and Micron is preferred
Capable of working on a flexible schedule (e.g., compress shift)
Candidates with relevant experience are preferred
About Micron Technology, Inc.
We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information. With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products. The innovations from our people fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications across data centers, intelligent edge, and client/mobile experiences.
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