DRAM Dry Etch Engineer: Process & Yield Innovator

Micron Technology, Inc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Boise, Idaho, is seeking a Staff Engineer for Dry Etch DRAM. You will develop and optimize plasma etch processes for next‑generation memory devices, with broad technical ownership and hands‑on experimentation in a research-to-manufacturing setting.

You will work across process areas to solve challenging problems, improve yield and process capability, and help shape future technology roadmaps within the DRAM Dry Etch team.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD with 3–5 years of relevant experience, or BS with 5–10 years of semiconductor experience.
• Experience in dry etch process development within semiconductor manufacturing or R&D.
• Understanding of plasma physics, dry etch chemistries, and reactor fundamentals.
• Experience using statistical methods, SPC, and data-driven problem solving.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize dry etch processes to meet structural and electrical requirements
• Collaborate with integration and process teams to solve complex device and process challenges
• Perform root cause analysis and drive yield, defect, and process improvements
• Analyze data to improve process capability, stability, and manufacturing readiness
• Support process transfer, project execution, and production issue resolution

Skills

Dry etch process development

Plasma physics

Data analysis SPC

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MS/PhD in Electrical/Materials Engineering

BS with semiconductor experience

Tools

ICP Dry Etch Systems

CCP Dry Etch Systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

Micron Technology, Inc. in Boise, Idaho, is seeking a Staff Engineer for Dry Etch DRAM. You will develop and optimize plasma etch processes for next‑generation memory devices, with broad technical ownership and hands‑on experimentation in a research-to-manufacturing setting.

You will work across process areas to solve challenging problems, improve yield and process capability, and help shape future technology roadmaps within the DRAM Dry Etch team.