Senior Process Development Engineer, Advanced DRAM Metals/Films

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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.
We are part of Micron's Advanced DRAM Technology Development organization, where we push the limits of materials, processes, and device scaling. Our team works at the intersection of science and manufacturing to enable the next generations of memory technology. We thrive on collaboration, experimentation, and turning bold ideas into manufacturable solutions!
As a Senior Metals/Films Process Development Engineer, you will play a critical role in advancing Micron's Advanced DRAM roadmap. This role offers deep technical ownership, close partnership with integration and module teams, and the opportunity to directly influence yield, performance, and long-term technology direction. You will work hands-on with advanced tooling while shaping process strategies that move from development into production.
Responsibilities:

• Technically innovate: Drive strategic technical and tactical decisions at a project and platform level by contributing to feasibility studies; Proactively engage technical challenges before they become problems. Key processes include vapor/plasma etching, selective wet etching, surface prep, and high aspect processing.
• Technically Focus: Have the vision and technical skills to relate technologies and business plans of group and other group's projects; Actively build Micron Intellectual Property; Aware of external technical advancements substantiated with understanding of the state-of-the art
• Impact Results: Lead Micron IP into successful technical readiness and transition to program integration.
• Influence: Regularly interact with senior management to provide consultation and influence technical and strategic decisions; Crafts alliances with customers.
• Skill and experience: Regularly drive product planning/roadmap, platform features, and functional area strategy with a focus on scientific fundamentals

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years OR Master's degree with 2+ years, OR PhD-level research experience in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Strong understanding of solid-state physics, including metals, transition metal oxides, surfaces, and interfaces
• Working knowledge of chemical kinetics applied to CVD, ALD, and PVD processes
• Experience with thin-film characterization techniques such as SIMS, XPS, EDS, AFM, SEM, TEM, or XRR

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in semiconductor process development or high-volume manufacturing
• Hands-on experience with thin-film deposition equipment in a lab or cleanroom environment
• Proficiency in data analysis, statistics, and extracting insight from large electrical and physical datasets
• Experience applying AI, automation, or coding tools to accelerate engineering workflows
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional technical collaboration

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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