Senior Engineer, Metrology R&D

About the role

Micron is hiring a Senior Engineer for its Metrology R&D team. The role covers advanced inspection and metrology platforms across package development and manufacturing, equipment qualification, defect engineering, data analytics and digital transformation, and technology development and NPI readiness.

Key responsibilities

• Manage advanced inspection and metrology platforms throughout package development and manufacturing, and develop technology roadmaps and capability strategies.
• Drive equipment lifecycle management, capacity planning and technology insertion activities.
• Lead tool installation, qualification (TIQ), release and production readiness, including acceptance criteria, qualification methodologies and deployment plans.
• Drive tool-to-tool matching and network standardization initiatives.
• Develop inspection solutions to detect, monitor and reduce critical defects, set defect metrics and observation methods, and run continuous improvement plans.
• Manage and improve MRDA data systems and engineering applications for Advanced and Conventional Packaging, integrate inspection, metrology, manufacturing and quality data, and build dashboards, analytics platforms and automated workflows.
• Establish data governance, standards and guidelines, and leverage AI and advanced analytics for defect detection, prediction and process control.
• Support technology development programs in HBM, Advanced Packaging and Conventional Packaging, and ensure tool readiness for NPI, pilot builds and manufacturing ramps.
• Work with equipment suppliers to resolve technical issues, evaluate next-generation inspection technologies, and lead technical reviews and improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Process, Equipment, Manufacturing, Quality, Automation and Global Engineering teams, lead project execution and risk management, and align sites and organizations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Materials, Chemical Engineering or related field).
• Deep understanding of semiconductor equipment performance, process integration and manufacturing operations.
• Experience driving equipment qualifications, technology transfers and manufacturing ramp readiness.
• Strong supplier management and collaborator engagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence technical strategy across multiple organizations and sites.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and executive presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in highly matrixed global organizations.