Mattie C.

From Chemical Engineering to Water Services Lead

Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of Idaho, Class of 2017 -> Began at Micron in 2017 as a Shift Process Engineer in Wet Process -> Promoted to Shift Lead Engineer in PCVD (Physical/Chemical Vapor Deposition) in 2019 -> Promoted to Wet Process Process Owner in April 2021 -> Promoted to Water Services Manager in January of 2024

Managing water usage and sustainability at Micron Boise R&D

As the Water Services Manager for Micron Boise, R&D fab I manage a team of engineers and technicians who help keep the facility running and using high quality water. It's important that water is treated correctly in order to maintain process health and to produce top quality product. My team has an important role in the quality of product we produce and in sustainability here at Micron.

New and exciting challenges every day!

I love that I get to be up close with the new processes and working in a research and development environment. Everyday at work is a new challenge. This work keeps me on my toes and that is one of my favorite aspects of working for Micron. Not to mention how fulfilling it is to work with other teams to successfully roll out new processes and tools for semiconductor manufacturing. With such fast moving work, we hit milestones quickly so it is a really rewarding job. I am constantly impressed by the work my peers and company do on a day-to-day basis.

Remember to be confident in your skills and never give up!

One thing that stands out in a candidate is their confidence and ability to own their prior experience. It is incredible to learn about the different paths everyone takes to get to Micron, so be sure to highlight those things that have gotten you to where you are! Unique experiences make for memorable candidates. Reach out to people when you can to build relationships, I know this can be challenging but having a personal connection is extremely beneficial. Utilize career fairs, networking events, and platforms just like this! For process engineers coming to Micron fresh out of their Bachelor's Degree, I highly recommend a Statistics class or any type of semiconductor/thin films courses. For technicians and equipment engineer positions, any hands on troubleshooting experience you have will be very valuable. This can even be troubleshooting related to your personal life (appliances, cars, etc.). We want to see how you think and troubleshoot!