Micron Technology
Senior Engineer/Staff/Principal Engineer, CPIE RAM Detection Strategy
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Lead the global RAM Detection strategy across RDA and Metrology, improving yield, quality and cost through defined best practices and team collaboration.
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Summary
Department Introduction
The RAM Detection organization within Micron Technology focuses on enabling inline visibility and control through industry-leading RDA and Metrology solutions. The team partners closely with global NAND and DRAM manufacturing sites, Technology Development (TD), High Volume Manufacturing (HVM), and key suppliers to improve yield, quality, cost, and cycle time through advanced detection strategies and standardization.
Position Overview
As a RAM Detection (RDA & Metrology) Detection Strategy Senior Engineer / Principal Engineer, you will lead global detection strategy and execution across Micron's network. This role drives Best Known Method (BKM) development and deployment, detection capability advancement, supplier engagement, and cross-site alignment to enable yield improvement and manufacturing excellence at scale.
Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
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.
To learn about your right to work click here.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron's People Organization at [email protected] or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
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.
Summary
Department Introduction
The RAM Detection organization within Micron Technology focuses on enabling inline visibility and control through industry-leading RDA and Metrology solutions. The team partners closely with global NAND and DRAM manufacturing sites, Technology Development (TD), High Volume Manufacturing (HVM), and key suppliers to improve yield, quality, cost, and cycle time through advanced detection strategies and standardization.
Position Overview
As a RAM Detection (RDA & Metrology) Detection Strategy Senior Engineer / Principal Engineer, you will lead global detection strategy and execution across Micron's network. This role drives Best Known Method (BKM) development and deployment, detection capability advancement, supplier engagement, and cross-site alignment to enable yield improvement and manufacturing excellence at scale.
Responsibilities
- Lead global RAM Detection strategy across RDA and Metrology, defining BKMs, roadmaps, and execution plans to improve yield, quality, cost, and learning cycles.
- Drive cross-site standardization by establishing, deploying, and tracking compliance to BKMs across NAND and DRAM fabs.
- Lead Detection SWAT and Copy Smart Teams (CST), ensuring accountability to timelines, commitments, and cross-site alignment.
- Develop and manage indicators and fab performance metrics to benchmark performance, identify gaps, and drive continuous improvement.
- Lead and mentor engineers by prioritizing resources, assigning work, identifying risks/opportunities, and removing execution barriers.
- Plan and implement supplier evaluations, including demos, tool evaluations, H2H comparisons, and TOR promotions.
- Partner with HVM, TD, Process Integration, Operations, Quality, and Global Procurement to align detection solutions with manufacturing and business needs.
- Support global RAM governance activities including TOR, MOR, MTEP, ERM, SCM documentation, and ADCS alignment.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
- 3+ years of industry experience in RDA and/or Metrology within semiconductor manufacturing.
- Demonstrated experience managing technical projects or programs, including timelines, risks, and deliverables.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively across multi-functional and cross-site teams.
- Willingness and ability to support international travel, including extended international business assignments (up to 6 months).
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
- Experience leading global or cross-site initiatives, including BKM standardization and deployment.
- Hands-on experience with TOR, MOR, MTEP, supplier evaluations, or H2H benchmarking.
- Demonstrated technical leadership of engineering teams or SWAT teams.
- Experience working directly with equipment suppliers and Global Procurement to improve capability and reduce CapEx/OpEx.
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.
To learn about your right to work click here.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron's People Organization at [email protected] or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
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