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CMP Process Engineer
- Micron Technology, Inc. (Manassas, VA)
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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.
As a **CMP Process Engineer** at Micron Technology, Inc., you will be part of a team responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) processes to improve product quality, reliability, and yield. You will collaborate with process and equipment engineers to resolve manufacturing line issues, reduce costs, and drive productivity improvements. This role involves applying structured problem-solving methodologies such as failure analysis, FMEA, 8D, and SPC, while also leading process evaluations, baseline qualifications, and supplier interactions to meet quality and risk management goals.
Responsibilities:
+ Establish and optimize CMP process conditions and technologies to improve product quality, yield, and cost efficiency.
+ Set up and oversee process parameters across a variety of semiconductor equipment.
+ Trouble-shoot wafer fabrication issues, perform root cause analysis, and collaborate with other process areas to control deviations.
+ Conduct abnormal analysis and drive corrective actions to improve process stability and reliability.
+ Evaluate, promote, and plan for new equipment and materials to support process improvements.
+ Enhance yield through recipe optimization, tool performance, and process control.
+ Conduct research to assess process adjustments and recommend improvements or equipment changes for new product types.
+ Lead and contribute to long-term defect investigations, working closely with shift engineering and multi-functional teams.
Minimum Qualifications:
+ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field) or equivalent experience.
+ 3+ years of experience as a CMP Process Engineer in semiconductor manufacturing.
+ Experience with SPC, FMEA, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ 5+ years of experience in CMP process development and optimization.
+ Experience with AMAT, Ebara (LK Prime, 300GX)
+ Proven engineering and problem-solving mindset
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 .
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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To learn more about Micron, please visit **micron.com/careers**
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