Principal Dry Etch Engineer – NAND Process Innovation

Micron; Vimercate; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking a Principal Engineer/MTS to join our Next Generation NAND Dry Etch team in Europe. You will lead innovation in dry etch processes, develop robust etch chemistries, and partner with hardware teams to map equipment roadmaps for cutting-edge NAND devices.

The role emphasizes collaboration across process integration and areas like Wet Etch, CVD, and Lithography, with a focus on scalable, high-aspect-ratio etch solutions and leadership of technical programs.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s with substantial research or development experience in chemical, mechanical, electrical, materials science, physics, or semiconductor engineering.
• At least 6 years of dedicated dry etch process development experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovation in dry etch technology for next-generation NAND modules.
• Develop and optimize dry etch processes to meet structural and electrical specs.
• Collaborate with hardware teams to define equipment roadmaps for NAND products.
• Mentor engineers and drive cross-functional problem solving across teams.

Skills

Python coding

MS Office

Data analysis

Statistical analysis

Education

PhD

Master's degree

Tools

JMP

SAS

Job description

Micron Technology is seeking a Principal Engineer/MTS to join our Next Generation NAND Dry Etch team in Europe. You will lead innovation in dry etch processes, develop robust etch chemistries, and partner with hardware teams to map equipment roadmaps for cutting-edge NAND devices.

The role emphasizes collaboration across process integration and areas like Wet Etch, CVD, and Lithography, with a focus on scalable, high-aspect-ratio etch solutions and leadership of technical programs.