DRAM Dry Etch Engineer - Shape Next-Gen Memory

Micron; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions. We are seeking a DRAM Dry Etch Engineer to develop and optimize plasma etch processes for next-generation memory devices and to drive improvements from development to manufacturing.

You will work in a research and development environment with broad technical ownership, hands-on experimentation, and opportunities to shape future technology roadmaps in Boise, Idaho.

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 different projects and work effectively 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

Statistical methods

Education

MS or PhD in a relevant field

BS with 5–10 years experience

Tools

ICP etch systems

CCP dry etch systems

Job description

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions. We are seeking a DRAM Dry Etch Engineer to develop and optimize plasma etch processes for next-generation memory devices and to drive improvements from development to manufacturing.

You will work in a research and development environment with broad technical ownership, hands-on experimentation, and opportunities to shape future technology roadmaps in Boise, Idaho.