Technology Development Senior/Staff/Principal Process Development Engineer

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【募集職種/Position Title】

Senior / Staff / Principal Process Development Engineer

【日本語】

MicronのDRAM Technology Development Process Development Teamは、MicronのDRAMおよびHBM (High Bandwidth Memory) 製品向けのプロセス技術、装置ソリューションを開発する、世界最高水準のエンジニアと技術専門家で構成された組織です。
当チームでは、先端DRAM、HBM、およびCMOS技術の開発を推進しており、リソグラフィ、CVD、ドライエッチ、ウェットプロセス、メタライゼーション、拡散、イオン注入、CMP、先端材料開発など、幅広いプロセス分野で経験豊富な人材を募集しています。
本ポジションでは、ユニットプロセス技術の探索、開発、最適化を担当し、プロセスインテグレーション、デバイス、設計エンジニアと連携しながら、装置メーカーや材料サプライヤーと協働して、次世代のDRAMおよびHBM向けの高性能かつコスト競争力のある技術開発を推進していただきます。
本ポジションでは、半導体プロセス開発、デバイス物理、CMOS技術に関する高度な知識が求められます。また、データ解析能力や材料分析、表面解析技術への理解も重要です。チームワークと高いコミュニケーション能力は、本職務で成功するための重要な要素となります。

歓迎する技術経験
以下の技術分野における実務経験をお持ちの方を歓迎します。
・成膜技術 (CVD、ALD、PVD)
・エピタキシャル成長技術 (Si、SiGe、選択成長など)
・ゲートスタックおよび誘電体技術
・先端パターニングおよびドライエッチ技術
・ウェット洗浄および表面処理技術
・イオン注入および熱処理技術
・コンタクト形成、配線メタライゼーション技術
・化学機械研磨技術 (CMP)
・ストレスエンジニアリングおよび先端材料統合技術
・先端トランジスタ開発を含むロジック技術開発
・メモリCMOSおよび周辺回路向けプロセスインテグレーション技術
 

主な職務内容
以下を含みますが、これらに限定されません。
・デバイス、プロセスインテグレーション、および製品要求事項の理解
・技術目標およびコスト目標達成に向けたプロセス技術ロードマップおよびサプライヤー戦略の策定
・開発環境および量産環境におけるプロセスレシピの開発、最適化
・構造解析、材料分析、および電気特性評価データの解析
・デバイス性能、歩留まり、信頼性、およびコスト競争力向上に向けた技術革新の推進
・AI（人工知能）を活用した開発業務の効率化、高度化の推進
・社内関係部門および外部パートナーとの連携による複雑な技術課題の解決
・技術戦略および開発方針に関する経営層への提言
・エンジニアの育成、指導を通じた組織能力の向上
・高い倫理観、オーナーシップ、および他者への敬意を持った業務遂行

応募資格（必須）
・電気工学、物理学、化学工学、材料科学、半導体デバイス工学、または関連分野における修士号、博士号、もしくは同等の実務経験
・半導体業界での3年以上の実務経験

歓迎要件
・DRAM、HBM、または先端半導体製品の開発経験
・先端CMOS技術開発の実務経験
・ロジック、メモリ、またはファウンドリ技術におけるプロセス開発、プロセスインテグレーション経験
・半導体デバイス物理およびプロセスインテグレーションに関する深い知識
・研究開発（R&D）または量産製造環境での業務経験
・英語による優れたコミュニケーション能力

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【English】
Micron's DRAM Technology Development Process Development Team in Hiroshima is a world-class organization of engineers and technologists delivering process and equipment solutions for Micron's DRAM and HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) products. We are developing advanced DRAM, HBM, and CMOS technologies, and we are seeking experienced professionals across multiple process areas, including Lithography, CVD, Dry Etch, Wet Process, Metallization, Diffusion, Ion Implantation, CMP, and Advanced Materials Engineering. As a member of this team, you will be responsible for exploring, developing, and optimizing unit process technologies, collaborating with process integration, device, and design engineers, and working with equipment partners to enable cost-competitive technologies for future DRAM and HBM.
This position requires advanced knowledge in semiconductor process development, device physics, and CMOS technology. Proficiency in data analysis and familiarity with materials characterization and surface analysis methods are also important. Collaboration and strong communication skills are key to succeeding in this role.

Hands-on experience in the following technologies is a strong plus:
•    Advanced deposition technologies (CVD, ALD, PVD)
•    Epitaxial growth technologies (Si, SiGe, selective epitaxy, etc.)
•    Gate stack and dielectric technologies
•    Advanced patterning and dry etch technologies
•    Wet cleaning and surface treatment technologies
•    Ion implantation and thermal processing technologies
•    Contact and interconnect metallization technologies
•    Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP)
•    Stress engineering and advanced materials integration
•    Logic technology development, including advanced transistor development
•    Process integration technologies for memory CMOS and peripheral circuits
 

Detailed Job Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
•    Understand device, integration, and product requirements
•    Develop process technology roadmaps and supplier strategies to achieve technology and cost targets
•    Develop and optimize process recipes for development and manufacturing environments
•    Analyze structural, material, and electrical characterization data
•    Drive innovations to improve device performance, yield, reliability, and cost competitiveness
•    Promotion and efficiency improvement of development activities through Artificial Intelligence utilization
•    Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to solve complex technical challenges
•    Provide recommendations to senior leadership on technology strategy and development direction
•    Mentor and develop engineers while contributing to organizational capability growth
•    Work with high integrity, ownership, and respect for people
 

Minimum Qualifications:
•    Master's degree, Ph.D., or equivalent industry experience in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Semiconductor Device Technology, or a related field
•    Minimum 3 years of experience in the semiconductor industry
 

Preferred Qualifications:
•    Experience in development of DRAM, HBM, or other advanced semiconductor products
•    Industry experience in advanced CMOS technology development
•    Process development or process integration experience in logic, memory, or foundry technologies
•    Deep understanding of semiconductor device physics and process integration
•    Experience working in research and development and/or high-volume manufacturing environments
•    Strong English communication skills
 

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.

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