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** Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
** Join an inclusive team passionate about one thing: using their expertise in the relentless pursuit of innovation for customers and partners. The solutions we build help make everything from virtual reality experiences to breakthroughs in neural networks possible. We do it all while committing to integrity, sustainability, and giving back to our communities. Because doing so can fuel the very innovation we are pursuing.
** 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.
** Position Overview
** The Principal Engineer in Process Development – Advance Thin film plays a critical leadership role in the strategic advancement and implementation of sophisticated structural and electrical film processes for NAND memory technology. This position is responsible for defining technical direction, fostering innovation, and ensuring the successful integration of new processes into manufacturing. The Principal Engineer works collaboratively across multiple teams, contributes to the establishment of technology roadmaps, and delivers solutions that drive next-generation device scaling while supporting the organization’s objectives.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Define and implement the technical strategy for structural and electrical film process development, ensuring alignment with both business and technology objectives.
* Lead multi-functional teams in the development, integration, and scaling of thin film processes specifically tailored for advanced NAND structures and devices.
* Oversee the end-to-end development of process modules, with a strong focus on manufacturability, scalability, and readiness for integration.
* Resolve complex technical challenges that have significant business implications, including root cause analysis and mitigation of process/device failures.
* Mentor senior engineers and influence the technical direction throughout the organization, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
* Represent the function in technical forums and participate in strategic collaborations, including industry consortia, technical conferences, and joint development projects.
* Deliver solutions that enable and maintain a competitive leadership position in advanced memory technology, including benchmarking against industry standards.
* Drive technology transfer and ramp-up activities, ensuring seamless transition from R&D to high-volume manufacturing.
* Identify and evaluate emerging trends, risks, and opportunities in structural and electric film technology, providing recommendations for future investments and critical initiatives.
* Lead cost reduction, yield improvement, and reliability enhancement programs through innovative process and material utilization.
** Technical Expertise
*** Demonstrated mastery of thin film deposition processes, including Atomic Layer Deposition and Chemical Vapor Deposition, encompassing process design, optimization, and integration for high-density NAND applications.
* In-depth knowledge of process-device and mechanical interactions, challenges associated with technology/device scaling, and the principles of reliability engineering for next-generation memory nodes.
* Proven track record of developing and implementing novel chemistries, materials, and hardware solutions, such as chamber design, plasma source optimization, and gas delivery systems.
* Expertise in advanced characterization techniques, such as X-ray Reflectivity (XRR), ellipsometry, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Secondary…