Equipment Development Engineer / Senior Engineer (Dry Etch)

About the role

Micron is looking for an Equipment Development Engineer or Senior Engineer (Dry Etch) to support the development of equipment and CIP hardware for evaluation by the process development team. The work covers early introduction (EFMEA), maturity (EMI) and adoption of current and next-generation 3D NAND nodes, and involves building and optimizing equipment to meet the efficiency requirements of advanced 3D NAND parts.

Key responsibilities

• Set up equipment and/or CIP hardware for evaluation by the process development team, enabling early introduction, maturity and adoption of 3D NAND nodes.
• Work with the Fab layout and facility team to ensure flawless installation and operation of the equipment.
• Measure the benefits of equipment and CIP hardware with the process development team.
• Develop and optimize existing equipment hardware to meet the efficiency requirements of advanced 3D NAND parts.
• Discuss technology choices for upcoming nodes with equipment development peers and turn future technology needs into clear equipment requirements.
• Identify promising equipment early and work with manufacturing to find viable evaluation paths.
• Build and implement advanced equipment monitoring and control methodologies.
• Lead teams or suppliers on complex projects in focused meetings to mature equipment technology quickly.
• Act as a technical expert advising senior management on equipment development improvements.
• Lead and initiate innovation projects through patents and technical papers.
• Identify and resolve safety hazards and follow safety procedures such as lockout, chemical safety, lifting techniques and ergonomic methods.
• Integrate AI-assisted tools into daily work and share AI-enabled improvements.

Required profile

• PhD, Master's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Materials Science or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in semiconductor equipment development is preferred.
• Remarkable oral and written communication skills, able to communicate clearly locally and globally.
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Required skills

• In-depth understanding of dry etch equipment operation, working principles, troubleshooting and tool installation procedures.
• Preferred: exposure to R&D dry etch equipment transfer and to pump/abatement/chiller selection.
• Ability to maintain and publish roadmaps moving toolsets from one EMI level to the next in preparation for HVM transfer.