DRAM Dry Etch Principal Engineering Lead

Micron Technology, Inc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. 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 guide complex programs and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to transfer innovations into production. The role emphasizes leading multi-functional projects, mentoring engineers, and driving data-driven improvements in process capability, yield, and reliability for DRAM

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of semiconductor process development experience, including significant experience in plasma dry etch technology.
• Strong expertise in plasma etch fundamentals, reactor operation, process characterization, 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 and structured problem solving
• Partner with integration, manufacturing, equipment, and supplier teams to develop, qualify, and transfer new technologies into production
• Mentor engineers, support talent development, and foster a culture of collaboration, safety, and technical excellence

Skills

Plasma dry etch

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Physics/Materials Science/C CHE

Tools

Statistical Process Control

Experiment design

Job description

Req ID: JR110343 DRAM Dry Etch Principal Engineering Lead

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.

At Micron, our DRAM Process Development team is at the forefront of advancing memory technology that powers innovation around the world. We work collaboratively across engineering, manufacturing, and research organizations to develop breakthrough solutions that enable future generations of high-performance memory products. Our team values technical excellence, continuous learning, and a culture of safety, inclusion, and innovation.

As a DRAM Dry Etch Principal Engineering Lead, you will provide both technical and strategic leadership for next-generation plasma dry etch process and equipment development. This role offers the opportunity to influence DRAM technology roadmaps. You will lead complex development programs and work with multi-functional teams and suppliers. The goal is to deliver innovative solutions from concept through high-volume manufacturing.

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 and structured problem solving
• Partner with integration, manufacturing, equipment, and supplier teams to develop, qualify, and transfer new technologies into production
• Mentor engineers, support talent development, and foster a culture of collaboration, safety, and technical excellence

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field
• 7+ years of semiconductor process development experience, including significant experience in plasma dry etch technology
• Strong expertise in plasma etch fundamentals, reactor operation, process characterization, and root cause analysis
• Experience with experimental design, statistical data analysis, and process optimization methodologies
• Proven ability to lead multi-functional projects and communicate effectively with internal and external collaborators

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field
• Experience developing advanced DRAM, 3D device, or other groundbreaking semiconductor technologies
• Demonstrated success leading technical teams, mentoring engineers, or managing complex development programs
• Experience with process transfer, yield improvement, statistical process control (SPC), and manufacturing ramp activities
• Experience using AI-assisted analytics to enhance data interpretation, anomaly detection, and yield improvement initiatives

Job Profile(s):

Semiconductor Process Eng (Supervisory) 4 - Semiconductor Process Eng (Supervisory) 5

Relocation Level:

TBD

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