As a Senior/Engineer, Equipment in the NTI, you will be expected to support R&D activities associated with rapid deployment of First-of-Kind equipment, the CIP hardware evaluations and managing on the timeline needed to deploy in current technode/next advance technode on time.
Good team spirit and good collaborations working is needed with various stakeholders including (not limited to) facilities/fab support/Gas & Chemical/EHS/F4/F10/Central team etc with various equipment setup and improvement work necessitated thereof as well as to ensure extended engagement with F4 on the upcoming First-of-Kind equipment in upcoming technode. Expected to work independently with minimal direction and complete projects in a timely manner and achieve set objectives.
Key Responsibilities :
- Install equipment and/or CIP hardware for evaluation by the process development team to enable early introduction, maturity, and adoption for current and next node of 3D NAND technology.
- Work with the Fab layout and facility team to ensure smooth and on time installation and operation of the equipment.
- Work with process development team to quantify benefits of equipment/CIP hardware.
- Develop and optimize existing equipment hardware to meet the productivity requirements of advanced 3D NAND parts.
- Participate with Boise TD equipment development peers on technology choices for the upcoming nodes and able to translate future technology needs into clear equipment requirements.
- Identify disruptive equipment early, work with manufacturing and Boise TD to identify viable evaluation path forward in manufacturing.
- Design and implement advanced equipment monitoring and control methodologies.
- Lead team or sites or suppliers on complex projects in focused meetings with end goal of maturity an equipment technology in record times for technical advantage, cost and productivity.
- Serve as a technical expert within Micron, provide advice and recommendations to senior management on improvements from equipment development. Lead and initiate innovation projects through patents/technical papers.
- Identify and resolve safety hazards; follow safety procedures including lockout, chemical safety, lifting techniques and ergonomically correct methods.
Requirements :
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Electronics, Chemical, Mechanical, Materials Engineering or equivalent.
- Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in the semiconductor industry in the area of equipment engineer roles.
- In-depth understanding of the equipment operation, working principles, troubleshooting and tool installation procedure is a must.
- Exposure to R&D equipment transfer and ability to develop/optimize equipment hardware design is preferred.
- Self-motivated and adaptable to a fast paced environment, demanding and dynamic work environment; flexibility to work for extended hours, as required.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with various stakeholders both locally and globally.
- Excellent ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously; efficiently utilize available resources or seek peers’ and/or management help to get over the roadblocks to drive to solutions.
- Encourage and enforce safe, compliant behavior through periodic communications and the performance management process.
