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 a Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) Process Development Intern at Micron Technology in Boise, you will be an integral part of a groundbreaking Technology Development (R&D) organization. You will be responsible for continuously improving and developing CMP process and equipment to support Micron’s technology acceleration to support next generation products. You will collaborate with teams across the company to develop new outstanding semiconductor devices. We develop techniques to prove out manufacturability and quantify the gain of next generation CMP solutions. Your critical thinking and analytical skills will be challenged while you perform thorough process characterization, develop new consumables, evaluate new hardware, and complete ground-breaking research. Your innovative thinking may lead to the next big invention to be added to Micron’s extensive patent portfolio. Come join us as we define the future of the semiconductor industry and transforming how the world uses information to enrich life 

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Research and development with interest and capability to build production worthy CMP technologies 
• Plan and execute well-designed experiments and report results in clear concise reports  
• Drive continuous CMP process improvements to meet the Yield, Quality, and Cycle time needs of Process Integration and Manufacturing 

Qualifications:  

• Results-oriented, strong attention to details, and the ability to aggressively focus on solving problems proactively and adaptable to our dynamic and constantly evolving work environment 
• Understanding of CMP Polishing Equipment, common polishing slurries, and polishing pads; Understanding of polishing mechanisms for dielectric and metal CMP 
• Proven experience and research in semiconductor related filed 
• Knowledge of statistics, mathematics principles and various machine learning algorithms 
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to convey the message clearly and sharply both locally and globally (written, verbal and presentation) 

Education Requirements:  

MS/PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field 

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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