RDA Process Manager

Micron Technology is seeking a Real-time Defect Analysis Process Manager to lead an HVM team. This role involves using next-generation defect detection equipment and processes to identify and resolve issues, accelerating learning cycles, reducing inline defectivity, and coordinating with global manufacturing facilities. The manager will develop inspection technology roadmaps, manage projects, mentor the team in process analysis and anomaly detection, and drive continuous improvement. The position requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in a 300mm semiconductor environment and strong leadership skills.

Must Have

• Lead HVM team in defect detection and issue resolution.
• Accelerate learning cycles and reduce inline defectivity.
• Coordinate with overseas manufacturing facilities.
• Transfer technology to HVM for defect visibility.
• Develop program health metrics and communicate priorities.
• Improve detection techniques and use existing tools.
• Develop inspection technology roadmaps.
• Manage internal and cross-functional projects.
• Mentor team in process and defect analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement processes.
• Ensure a safe work environment.
• Identify and raise awareness of process anomalies.
• Synthesize opportunities from technical meetings.
• Collaborate globally for best methods and alignment.
• Bachelor's/Advanced degree in EE, ChemE, or MatSci.
• 5+ years in RDA, HVM, TD, or 300mm semiconductor.
• 5+ years in semiconductor fabrication process.
• Effective English communication.
• Ability to work across time zones.

Good to Have

• Solid knowledge of semiconductor optical and electron beam inspection methods and technologies.
• Experience with investigation of process anomalies, root cause analysis, data manipulation, and correlations.
• Proactive and passionate about learning and mentoring your team.
• Proven experience as a creative problem solver and innovator.
• Ability to innovate and drive effective change.
• Demonstrated flexibility and tenacity in pursuing goals.
• Excellent technical, communication, and analytical skills.

Perks & Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Continuous Learning
• Wellness Programs
• Stock Purchase Program
• Health Insurance
• Recognition

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.

• At Micron, we are undergoing a historic expansion with our new fabrication facility in Boise, ID. As a leader in the semiconductor industry, we build solutions that inspire and transform technology. With plans to invest more than $150 billion globally over the next decade in leading-edge manufacturing, we are looking for passionate people to join our Boise expansion team and contribute to the growth and innovation of the semiconductor industry.

We are excited to announce an opening for a Real-time Defect Analysis Process Manager at Micron who will lead an HVM team in the use of next-generation defect detection equipment and processes to identify and solve issues. The goal of this position is to accelerate cycles of learning, run a team to reduce inline defectivity, coordinate with overseas manufacturing facilities for alignment, transfer technology to HVM and ensure RDA has inline visibility to defects to prevent excursion.

As the RDA Process Manager, your leadership and innovation will have the ability to impact the team globally. You and your team will be responsible to support experimentation, data analysis, baseline health metrics, and systematic and random defect improvement through partnering with others in HVM global manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

• Develop clear metrics for program health and communicate in an effective manor to set program priorities.
• Build and improve upon detection techniques and identify new ways to use existing tools in order to identify relevant process issues
• Develop inspection technology roadmaps to drive our internal and external partners enabling a clear path to future advanced memory needs
• Manage projects internal to your team and across functional areas
• Mentor your team in analyzing process flows looking for defect anomalies and quarantining process tools that are out of control.
• Create an environment of continuous improvement process (CIP) demeanor, looking for ways to improve operations, and how to make a difference today!
• Encourage a safe work environment.
• Direct your team to recognize, identify, and raise awareness of process anomalies.
• Active participation in technical meetings and then synthesize from it new opportunities or novel approaches
• Collaborate with the global network to develop best known methods and maintain alignment between sites

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 5+ year experience working within the RDA, HVM or TD teams or relevant working experience in a 300mm semiconductor environment
• Experienced leader with 5+ direct reports
• Minimum 5 year of experience in semiconductor fabrication process area, including tool sets, process mechanism, etc.
• Effective English communication skills
• Ability to work across time zones as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Solid knowledge of semiconductor optical and electron beam inspection methods and technologies.
• Experience with investigation of process anomalies, root cause analysis, data manipulation, and correlations.
• Proactive and passionate about learning and mentoring your team.
• Proven experience as a creative problem solving and innovative solutions.
• Ability to innovate and drive effective change in an energizing environment.
• Shown combination of flexibility and tenacity in the pursuit of goals.
• Excellent technical, communication, and analytical skills.