Engineer - Films Equipment

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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.

A Thin Films Equipment Engineer is an integral member of the Technology Development Engineering team at Micron Technology and enables our development of tomorrow's memory and storage technology! We develop groundbreaking semiconductor processing hardware - both internally with process engineering and externally with vendors - to enable novel process technology. We redefine what is possible within our R&D facilities! Are you ready for your next challenge?

Responsibilities and Tasks

Safety

• Identify and promptly report hazards through the Good/Safe Catch Program.

• Participate in Equipment HAZOP reviews and follow up and close findings determined by PHA for a safer working environment.

• Follow PHA business process for all system modifications.

• Follow and define safety procedures and area work rules including proper PPE, COHE and chemical safety.

• Follow JHA business process.

• Operate and maintain equipment and tools within manufacturer's, department and company safety guidelines.

• Follow corporate Ergonomic guidelines and perform ergonomic assessments on new systems and equipment.

• Maintain ERT Certification and respond to Area events.

Strategic Project Management

• Openly researches the root cause of customer problems to drive innovative improvements

• Establish the viability of new Semiconductor equipment or materials using EMI business process for maturing tool performance to HVM levels.

• Publish detailed documentation reflecting work plans, results, interpretation, conclusions and recommendations.

• Develop and Mature Equipment

• Collaborate with vendors on strategic process/hardware evaluations.

• Define requirements for vendor roadmaps to advance Micron's strategic objectives for future technology.

• Drive innovative solutions for hardware issues to improve system performance and maturity.

• Follow established policies to protect confidential information and company IP.

Tactical Project Management

• Execute Preflight Meetings for installation, modifications/upgrades and maintenance support for assigned PDE Development equipment sets.

• Demonstrate ownership of assigned projects including, but not limited to, documentation, EMI tool maturity, TIQ, and system finger printing.

• Summarize and publish plans, progress on existing experimental work, and document work in EMR's, Project Sheets and EMI Documents.

• Ensure Monthly CIP meetings are being held to review tool improvement initiatives.

• Maintain and publish roadmaps to define work/CIP's required to move toolsets from one EMI level to the next in preparation for transfer to HVM.

• Maintain work record by updating ETO and EPD for all work performed.

• Work with process engineer to determine issues we are trying to fix, then define and publish a detailed plan with action items to correct the issue with pre and post testing to confirm the fix is appropriate.

• Work with Facilities Engineering, PHA, Trades, and Vendors in support of projects, following the ECBP business process.

• Meet monthly with Process Owners on assigned workstations to review new processes and process requirements being added to workstations.

• Attend assigned passdown meetings and collaborate with others in the group to help the area move forward toward common goals.

• Attend and participate in scheduled TPM meetings for workstation you are supporting.

• Be active in cost reduction and cost of ownership projects for given WS.

Process and Equipment Knowledge

• Act as area expert and resource for on shift equipment techs and engineers.

• Provide training and documentation in support of equipment transfers to MDE and Production Fabs.

• Ensure WS Documentation is up to date to include all related drawing, procedures, and web page information.

• Provide written and oral communication to process development, other equipment development groups and manufacturing Fabs as needed.

Leadership

• Support leadership decisions and demonstrate company values.

• Support and actively work towards group goals.

• Follow Micron Corporate and Fab 4 policies and guidelines.

• Project owners are expected to respond to issues 24X7 to ensure projects are moving forward.

• Promote a cooperative environment by maintaining a professional and positive work attitude/environment.

• Maintain appropriate documentation in Inventor's Notebook of potential intellectual property. Write disclosures and apply for patents for unique work performed.

Education/Experience

• BS in engineering field

• MS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

• Electromechanical or hardware derived work history/education.

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.

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