Micron
CMP Process Development R&D Engineer
Boise, ID - Main Site · Full-time · Posted Sep 18, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of semiconductor process engineering experience in CMP-related processes; 300mm wafer fab experience is preferred.
- Education
- M.S./Ph.D. (or equivalent education) in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or another related technical field.
About the job
Develop CMP processes and improve their performance, reliability, and cost for Micron products, while supporting technology development and transfer to production.
What you'll do
- Develop and optimize CMP processes to meet product requirements and improve process capability, variability, and cost.
- Analyze process failures and collaborate with integration teams, equipment manufacturers, and consumable suppliers to resolve issues and develop solutions.
- Maintain a technology development pilot line and support process transfer to production facilities; some international travel may be required.
What they ask for
- M.S./Ph.D. or equivalent education in a related technical field.
- 5+ years of semiconductor process engineering experience related to CMP, preferably in a 300mm wafer fab.
- Experience in dielectrics/metals CMP process development and understanding of slurry/pad interactions is desired.
- Experience in FEOL/BEOL CMP process development and understanding of CMP-related electrical/probe failure.
Nice to have
- Experience with DOE, SPC, defect analysis, and data analysis.
- Proficiency in statistics and hands-on experience with CMP tools and endpoint systems.
Tools
CMP, DOE, SPC, FMEA, 8D, FDC
AI focus
The posting mentions willingness to use AI but does not describe AI-related job duties.
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