DRAM Dry Etch Principal Engineering Lead

Micron Technology; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Income protection programs

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 technology roadmaps and lead multi-functional programs from concept to high-volume manufacturing.

The role requires overseeing development across engineering, manufacturing, and research teams, mentoring engineers, and driving data-driven improvements in yield and reliability to deliver

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Process development

Statistical data analysis

Experiment design

Root cause analysis

Communication

Project leadership

Mentoring engineers

AI-assisted analytics

Process transfer

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering/physics/materials science/chemical engineering

MS or PhD in engineering/physics/materials science/chemical engineering

Job description

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

Benefits

• Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future.
• We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget.
• Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave.
• Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays.
• For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.

Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.

Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.