Sr Engineer - PD SG Grind/Trim
Core
Process development engineer leading Grind/Trim process characterization, advanced development, and transfer to high-volume manufacturing for next-generation 3D NAND nodes.
Role type
Senior IC process development engineer (semiconductor manufacturing)
Builds
3D NAND memory products for data centers, AI, and mobile applications
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Memory storage / Materials science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Grind/Trim process characterization, advanced process development, high-volume manufacturing transfer, process margin improvement, fundamental research, consumables development, hardware evaluation, Design of Experiments (DoE), data analysis systems (Y3), cross-functional project leadership, strategic direction definition, quality and yield improvement, cost and productivity optimization, technical project management, innovation project initiation, patent and technical paper development, global team collaboration, supplier engagement
Preferred skills
Optical metrology, profilometry, memory processing process flow knowledge (planar and vertical NAND), advanced process monitoring and control methodologies, patent filing, technical publication
Technologies
Grind/Trim equipment, Y3 data analysis systems, Fab10 manufacturing tools
Responsibilities
Own process modules for Grind/Trim characterization and development; collaborate with US TD sites and vendors to meet integration requirements; transfer processes to high-volume manufacturing; address process issues and optimize tool choices; improve process margins for mature yield goals; conduct fundamental research and hardware evaluation; initiate experiments to widen process margins; identify process simplification opportunities; incorporate best manufacturing methods into early development; design advanced process monitoring and control methodologies; lead complex multi-functional projects; provide technical counsel to management; drive innovation through patents and papers; engage with global suppliers for breakthrough solutions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic and leadership responsibilities