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 Manufacturing Development Engineering (MDE) Shift Engineer in Films, Metals, and Implant, you will play a critical role in supporting 24/7 process development for next-generation DRAM technologies. Operating on a 12-hour rotating shift schedule , you will serve as the primary off-hours technical resource for development activities, helping ensure uninterrupted execution of development experiments and rapid technology learning. This position operates in a dynamic development environment where process conditions, specifications, and experimental flows frequently evolve. You will apply sound engineering judgment to disposition development wafers, respond to process and equipment challenges, support experimental execution, and balance development priorities with operational requirements. You will also apply advanced analytics, automation, and AI-enabled technologies to improve engineering decisions, increase learning velocity, and support Micron's digital manufacturing initiatives. Responsibilities Serve as the primary off-hours technical resource for development activities, making decisions on wafer disposition, tool release, process deviations, execution risks, and development priorities. Partner with Films, Metals, and Implant Process Development, Process Integration, Equipment Development, Manufacturing, and Shift Operations teams to resolve process and equipment issues, remove output constraints, and support experimental processing. Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC), E3, Fault Detection (FD)
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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.
- Lead multi-shift engineering teams to complete development priorities and ensure consistent 24/7 operational performance
- Partner with Process Development, Integration, Equipment, and Manufacturing to accelerate learning cycles and meet roadmap goals
- Coordinate wafer execution, ensuring data quality, process monitoring, timely response to customer concerns, and defect reduction
- Drive operational excellence by managing important metrics, improving cycle time, and removing execution bottlenecks
- Build and improve workflows, systems, and AI-enabled practices to improve efficiency and development speed
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in the semiconductor industry
- Demonstrated technical leadership experience in a semiconductor or manufacturing environment
- Experience with films, metals, or implant processes, including CVD, ALD, PVD, Diffusion, or Implant technologies
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and multi-functional collaboration skills
- Master’s or PhD in Engineering with 5+ years of semiconductor process development experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of experience
- Deep expertise in films and metals deposition or implant technologies
- Experience in a shift-based manufacturing or technology development environment
- Proven ability to mentor engineers and build high-performing technical teams
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