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. Department Intro: The Advanced Packaging Technology Development (APTD) team at Micron leads the creation of powerful memory and storage solutions that power the AI era. We work hands-on with global R&D groups, suppliers, and manufacturing teams to turn breakthrough ideas into real, production-ready technologies. We thrive on innovation and collaboration! Position Overview: This role will be part of a highly collaborative and innovative Advanced Packaging Wafer Edge Trim, Backgrind & Thinning R&D team, responsible for developing and scaling critical mechanical wafer processing modules. 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. Improve process capability, yield, cost efficiency, and wafer integrity through data‑driven optimization and equipment or consumable innovation. Conduct root‑cause and failure‑mode analyses to understand wafer damage mechanisms such as edge chipping, micro‑cracks, subsurface damage,
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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.
- Evaluate novel device concepts, material systems, and integration schemes to enable future technology scaling and performance improvements
- Lead process integration efforts by aligning materials and process flows into actionable technology solutions
- Design and implement experiments in the R&D fab to optimize device performance and manufacturability
- Analyze inline, parametric, and probe data to identify operating mechanisms, variability drivers, and process opportunities
- Collaborate with modeling, characterization, reliability, and device teams to assess technology trade-offs and communicate recommendations
- MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Physics, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of semiconductor device physics and process integration
- Demonstrated innovation through patents, publications, or technology development contributions
- Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with advanced semiconductor nodes or emerging device architectures
- Working knowledge of semiconductor processing, device architecture, or materials characterization techniques
- Familiarity with TCAD, physics-based modeling, and statistical analysis tools
- Experience working in semiconductor R&D, technology pathfinding, or early-stage development environments
- Experience using AI-assisted analytics to enhance data interpretation, anomaly detection, and yield improvement initiatives
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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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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Micron is a global leader in memory and storage, powering AI and compute-intensive applications from cloud to edge with innovative semiconductor solutions.
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