Engineer - Metals/Implant Equipment (PVD) - Technology Development

Posted:
8/13/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Boise, Idaho, United States ⋅ Idaho, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

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.

As an Engineer - Metals/Implant Equipment (PVD) Technology Development at Micron, you will have an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the development of premier technologies. In this role, you will collaborate with process engineering to maintain and define hardware modifications, ensuring continuous improvement of new and existing processes. Your expertise will play a key role in supporting R&D Thin Films PVD/Metal Development efforts and driving chamber analytical analysis through various instrumental techniques.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide equipment support for R&D Thin Films PVD/Metal Development efforts
  • Own equipment development and related tool issues for specific films/processes
  • Conduct chamber analytical analysis using various instrumental techniques
  • Collaborate with process engineering to maintain and define hardware modifications
  • Drive continuous improvement of new and existing processes

Preferred that Successful candidates for this position have the following skills and experience:

  • 2+ years' experience working on vacuum-based deposition equipment in R&D or High-Volume Manufacturing
  • Hands-on experience with ULVAC ENTRON, AMAT ENDURA, or CANON PVD Platforms, including tool installation/de-facilitation and maintenance (2+ years preferred)
  • In-depth knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE)
  • Ability to drive innovative ideas from research to implementation phase
  • Understanding of Thin Films CVD/PVD plasma processing principles and plasma sources used in industrial Semiconductor plasma reactors
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including interpreting analytical results
  • Solid semiconductor equipment knowledge, including electronics, pneumatics, plumbing, thermal control, vacuum, mechanical, and RF/DC
  • Ability to provide hardware technical support, including addressing the Source of Variation (SOV) issues in process development
  • Tactical ownership of First-To-Micron Thin Film tool sets
  • Manage and oversee the characterization program for new tools, addressing any hardware and procedural gaps that may arise.
  • Drive and manage vendor execution to meet goals and timelines
  • Ability to work with Facilities Engineering, trades, Safety, and vendors to support assigned projects
  • Coordinate installation, maintenance, documentation, and modifications for R&D 300mm Thin Films CVD equipment
  • Mentorship capabilities for other equipment technicians and engineers
  • Effective project management skills to achieve goals and timelines

Education and Experience:

  • Applied Science degree (B.S. or higher) in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

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.

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