About this role
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 Staff Wet Process Development Engineer in Technology Development Taiwan (TDT), you will develop the wet clean, wet etch, surface preparation and plating processes for Micron's next-generation DRAM and carry them from development into high-volume manufacturing across Boise and the Taiwan fabs. You will own critical wet steps end to end — recipe and chemistry development, process control, technology transfer and yield improvement — working with Process Integration, Yield/FA, the fabs, and equipment and chemical suppliers.
What you will do
Develop and optimize critical wet steps (e.g. single wafer clean, batch clean, vapor etch, dry strip, bevel/backside removal, Cu plating, drying) to meet etch rate, selectivity, uniformity, defect and electrical targets.
Lead technology transfer and ramp: qualify new processes, tools and chemicals, set the POR baseline, and enable it at the receiving fab on schedule.
Reduce variation: drive within-wafer uniformity, tool/chamber matching and inline variation reduction using SPC, FDC and R2R/APC.
Lead root cause on yield and defect issues such as particles, residue, watermarks, pattern collapse and surface contamination, with PI and Yield using Model-Based Problem Solving (MBPS): characterize first, then prove the mechanism with DOE, SEM/TEM, SIMS/XPS and probe correlation.
Drive process maturity (PMI) for your steps: raise capability (Cpk), close POR/MOR gaps and build tool redundancy to reach each PMI level on schedule.
Manage chemical, consumable and equipment suppliers on quality, cost and productivity.
Use data and AI tools (JMP/Python, MicA/Snowflake, Copilot, Claude Code) to automate analysis and speed up problem solving.
Required
BS, MS or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics or a related field.
5+ years of semiconductor wet process experience (process development, HVM or advanced technology process improvement).
Hands-on experience with wet process tools and a solid understanding of wet chemistry (e.g. SC1/SC2, DHF, SPM, hot phosphoric acid, TMAH).
Strong DOE, data analysis and troubleshooting skills; working knowledge of SPC/FDC.
Fluent Mandarin and English, able to present clearly to local and global teams.
Willing to take short-term (1–2 months) and long-term (3–11 months) assignments, including Boise and Hiroshima.
Preferred
Experience on DRAM critical wet steps (single wafer clean, vapor etch, dry strip, bevel/backside removal or Cu plating).
New process introduction or TD-to-fab technology transfer experience.
Surface analysis experience (SIMS, XPS, SEM, TEM).
Knowledge of device physics and process integration; exposure to Photo, CMP, CVD, PVD or Dry Etch.
Python/SQL or experience building AI-assisted workflows.
AI in Job Responsibilities:
Integrates AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment and complying with organizational standards and legal requirements.
Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI-enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work.
AI in Job Requirements:
Baseline digital fluency, with the ability to use AI-assisted tools to support research, analysis, content creation, problem-solving, or operational tasks relevant to the role.
About Micron Technology, Inc.
We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all. With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron and Crucial brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications that unleash opportunities — from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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