DRAM Dry Etch Principal Engineer Lead Process Innovation

OpenTalent; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking a DRAM Dry Etch Principal Engineering Lead to provide technical and strategic leadership for next-generation plasma dry etch process and equipment development. You will influence DRAM technology roadmaps and lead cross-functional programs from concept to high-volume manufacturing.

The role requires 7+ years in semiconductor process development with strong plasma etch expertise, and the ability to mentor teams and collaborate with suppliers to deliver innovative

Qualifications

• Lead multi-functional projects and coordinate with internal and external collaborators.
• Bachelor-level technical degree required; 7+ years in semiconductor process development.
• Expertise in plasma etch fundamentals, reactor operation, and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimization of advanced plasma dry etch processes for next-generation DRAM technologies.
• Define technical strategies and roadmaps for dry etch process and equipment development.
• Drive process capability, yield, and reliability improvements through data-driven experimentation.
• Partner with teams to transfer new technologies into production.
• Mentor engineers and foster collaboration, safety, and technical excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Data-driven problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Physics/Materials Science/Chemical Engineering

MS/PhD preferred

Tools

Plasma dry etch

Process characterization

Statistical data analysis

Job description

Micron Technology is seeking a DRAM Dry Etch Principal Engineering Lead to provide technical and strategic leadership for next-generation plasma dry etch process and equipment development. You will influence DRAM technology roadmaps and lead cross-functional programs from concept to high-volume manufacturing.

The role requires 7+ years in semiconductor process development with strong plasma etch expertise, and the ability to mentor teams and collaborate with suppliers to deliver innovative