Principal Engineer, Process Development SG, Advanced NAND

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. 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. Job Description & Requirements As a Principal Engineer, you will be a part of revolutionary Next Generation NAND research & development Dry Etch team driving critical modules listed below. The position promises ample opportunities for innovation, collaboration and testing a new dimension and scaling with Next Generation NAND. You will work directly with process integration and other process areas such as Wet Etch, CVD, Diffusion, Metals, Lithography & CMP. You will work on state of the art and best in class dry etch chambers & own the process roadmap to meet program and yield goals. Your responsibilities include, but not limited to: Leading Dry Etch unit process and critical module development * Develop/innovate dry etch processes to meet structural and electrical specifications * Collaborate and lead cross functional teams to solve complex structural problems * Present process and technology roadmaps for current and future technology nodes * Associated with critical modules such as HAR, Tier by tier etches, WL contacts & staircase * Interaction with other Process Areas * Identify opportunities & drive towards a collaborative solution * Guide other areas technology roadmaps * Lead or be a part of cross functional task force groups driving towards a target * Develop basic knowledge tending to expertise in other areas process hardware, or technologies Interaction with Dry Etch peers * Be a resource and mentor for peers in dry etch technology and/or project management * Provide critical updates to upper management on project status and impacts Successful candidates for this position will have: * Demonstrated aptitude for a research and development environment * 3-10 years’ experience in dry etch process development in R&D transferring to manufacturing * 2-3 years of relevant NAND, DRAM or Logic module development experience, e.g.: cross-functional teams projects and deliveries * Knowledge of plasma physics, plasma chemistry, transport or surface phenomena gained through experience and/or coursework * Demonstrated leadership in problem solving. Experience in managing technical projects * Understanding various types of plasma dry etch reactors (e.g., RF sources, chemistries) * Expertise in statistical process control and analysis * Experience in solving scalability problems of deep high aspect ratio silicon/dielectric etches with a fundamental understanding of advanced conventional and unconventional (tailored) pulsing schemes * Demonstrated ability to lead supplier head to heads * Data science basics / Python coding / AI coders shall be preferred over candidates without this experience * Strong computer skills, including MS Office, and SAS software like JmP and similar Education * Masters / PhD (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Material Science, Physics, Chemical physics, Chemistry, Semiconductor engineering or relevant majors) with 4-10 years of relevant dry etch process development experience * Bachelors (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Material Science, Physics, Chemical physics, Chemistry, Semiconductor engineering or relevant majors) with 7-12 years of relevant experience 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. 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