Films, Metals and Implant MDE Principal Lead Engineer
Micron TechnologyJob Title
Films, Metals and Implant MDE Principal Lead Engineer
Role Summary
The Principal Lead Engineer leads a multi-shift engineering team responsible for films, metals, and implant process development within DRAM technology. The role combines technical leadership, team management across a 24/7 environment, and operational execution to accelerate technology milestones and improve manufacturing readiness.
Experience Level
Senior. Typical experience guidance: Bachelor's with ~10+ years in semiconductor process/manufacturing, or Master's/PhD with ~5+ years.
Responsibilities
Accountable for leading execution, ensuring data quality, and improving development throughput across shifts.
- Lead and coach multi-shift engineering teams to meet development priorities and maintain consistent 24/7 performance.
- Coordinate wafer execution, data collection, process monitoring, and timely responses to customer issues.
- Partner with Process Development, Integration, Equipment, and Manufacturing to accelerate learning cycles and meet roadmap goals.
- Drive operational excellence by managing key metrics, reducing cycle time, and removing execution bottlenecks.
- Develop and improve workflows, systems, and AI-enabled practices to increase efficiency and development speed.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience; preferred items listed separately.
- Technical leadership experience in a semiconductor or manufacturing environment, including multi-shift oversight.
- Hands-on experience with films, metals, or implant processes (examples: CVD, ALD, PVD, Diffusion, Implant).
- Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with Process Development, Equipment, and Manufacturing partners.
- Strong problem-solving skills and experience improving process yield and defect reduction.
- Experience implementing workflows, process monitoring, and data-quality practices in a production or pilot fab setting.
Education Requirements
Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience in the semiconductor industry. Preferred: Master's or PhD in Engineering. Posting also specifies equivalent experience options (e.g., Bachelor's + 10+ years or Master's/PhD + 5+ years).
About the Company
Company: Micron Technology
Headquarters: Boise, Idaho, USA
Micron Technology is a global leader in memory and storage solutions, dedicated to transforming how the world uses information. The company offers a diverse portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory products under the Micron and Crucial brands. With a commitment to customer focus and technological innovation, Micron drives advancements in artificial intelligence, 5G, and other data-centric applications, empowering users to learn, communicate, and progress.
