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 Technology, Surface Lab Scientists develop and leverage innovative surface analysis techniques to support technology development and high-volume manufacturing activities worldwide. We partner with development teams from around the world to understand the materials and processes required to build our industry leading technologies. As a Senior Surface Scientist, you will be primarily responsible to advance X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) to develop novel characterization processes and to partner with technical customers from throughout the company to enable improved insights into manufacturing processes. This role requires communicating results in a clear and concise manner through oral presentations, analytical reports, and technical papers. Furthermore, this Senior Surface Scientist will be committed to mentoring and guiding junior colleagues to develop their XPS technical skills thereby improving organizational capabilities and capacity.
Expectations - Demonstrate proficient knowledge of X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) to contribute to group objectives.
- Commit to Quality - Approach job responsibilities with a high level of attention to detail to prevent errors in analytical results.
- Collaborate - Solicit teamwork of group and take ownership of timely and accurate follow through of group workload and data integrity. Collaborate with team members to understand characterization needs and collaborate on experiment design to strive for solutions.
- Deliver Continuous Improvement - Maintain an attitude of constant learning and a desire to increase your technical skills to improve your ability to contribute to individual and area objective achievement. Enable ground-breaking technologies and novel semiconductor manufacturing by investigating material properties in partnership with Micron engineers and scientists.
- Communicate - Work to ensure that information is effectively communicated between coworkers and with management to maintain the most effective laboratory operations. Present reports and findings with appropriate conclusions and recommendations based on the results.
- Promote a safety-first environment - Identify and promptly report workplace safety issues. Maintain all safety certifications and complete safety goals in a timely and thorough manner.
Minimum Qualifications - BS, MS, Ph.D., or equivalent in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or an Engineering field.
- Demonstrated passion for scientific inquiry and tenacity.
- Experience leveraging XPS.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to sustain clear lines of communication to allow for a quick response to team members' characterization questions.
- Shift flexibility depending upon business needs.
Preferred Qualifications - 10 years hands on experience with X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)
- Graduate degree or equivalent experience in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or an Engineering field.
- Semiconductor industry experience.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate successfully with other groups to build strong partner relationships and meet customers' needs.
As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.
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