PCVD ATE Process Manager

Job Title

PCVD ATE Process Manager

Role Summary

Lead and build the PVD/CVD process engineering organization for Micron's Boise ID1 factory. Responsible for process qualification, yield ramp, and transitioning processes to high-volume manufacturing while partnering with global fabs.

Hire and develop engineers, establish training and operating rhythms, and implement data-driven, scalable approaches including automation and AI-assisted decision making to improve yield and manufacturing capability.

Experience Level

Senior-level. Requires prior people leadership and a minimum of ~5 years of direct films experience in semiconductor manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include building the team, defining strategy, and driving yield and process performance:

• Build, hire, onboard, and develop the F4 HVM PVD/CVD process engineering teams.
• Define team strategy, performance targets, and succession plans aligned to factory goals.
• Drive sustained yield improvement through structured problem solving and data-driven process optimization.
• Establish systems for yield performance monitoring, gap identification, and prioritization of top losses.
• Lead process qualification, yield ramp, and alignment to high-volume manufacturing requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with safety standards and people policies.
• Drive adoption of Agentic AI, GenAI, advanced analytics, and automation to accelerate defect learning and improve process control.
• Develop team capability in data analysis, automation, and AI-assisted decision making for scalable manufacturing optimization.

Requirements

Must-have qualifications and experience:

• Senior Engineer level or higher with prior people leadership experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct films experience in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Proven experience leading teams and delivering results on complex projects.
• Strong technical communication, data analysis, and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience building and scaling new teams or manufacturing areas.
• Background supporting high-volume manufacturing ramp or fab start-up with demonstrated yield improvement impact.
• Experience applying AI/GenAI, advanced analytics, or automation to process optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively across global organizations and present to senior leaders.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science or engineering field (as stated in minimum qualifications).

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.