Micron Technology

Micron Technology

Staff Engineer, APTD Backgrind/Edge Trim

Boise, Idaho, United States of America · Staff+

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 6 days ago
PythonData AnalysisData ScienceData VisualizationStatisticsA/B TestingProcess ImprovementResearchExperimental DesignCommunicationCollaborationMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • This role offers broad opportunities for technical innovation, early stage pathfinding, and ownership of process solutions that enable next generation advanced packaging technologies.
  • You will work closely with process integration and adjacent process areas including Bonding/De-bonding, CMP, Wet Etch, Lithography, Assembly, and Test, while driving process readiness to meet bold program, performance, and yield targets.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize wafer edge trim, backgrind, and thinning processes to meet the mechanical, electrical, and reliability requirements of Micron's advanced memory products.
  • Conduct root‑cause and failure‑mode analyses to understand wafer damage mechanisms such as edge chipping, micro‑cracks, subsurface damage, warpage, and residual stress, and drive mitigation strategies.
  • Perform fundamental research and early‑stage pathfinding to enable ultra‑thin wafer processing for next‑generation advanced packaging architectures.

Requirements

  • Ability to apply deep understanding of wafer thinning, backgrind, and edge trim processes to influence technology direction, integration strategies, and long‑term roadmap decisions.
  • Strong computer proficiency, including MS Office and data visualization tools, for effective reporting and executive‑level communication.
  • limited domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Nice to have

  • PHD in a related field with 2+ years of relevant industry experience Proficiency in statistical analysis and statistical process control (SPC)
  • Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
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Benefits

  • Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • ve 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 protec

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