Dry Etch MDE Shift Engineer

Micron Technology; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology in Boise, Idaho, seeks a Senior Dry Etch MDE Shift Engineer to lead daily development wafer execution and data-driven learning in a fast-paced R&D environment.

You will monitor process performance, collaborate with process, integration, and equipment teams, and mentor engineers while driving cycle time improvements and operational efficiency. The role offers strong technical exposure and leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering, physics, materials science, or related field.
• 5+ years of semiconductor experience with dry etch process or manufacturing support.
• Understanding of plasma etch processes, reactor fundamentals, and process control.
• Experience using data analysis and root cause methodologies to solve technical problems.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support dry etch development wafer execution and daily operational priorities.
• Monitor process performance, data quality, and customer concern handling across shifts.
• Partner with process, integration, and equipment teams to resolve technical issues.
• Drive improvements in development execution, cycle time, and operational efficiency.
• Mentor engineers and support collaboration across the team.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, materials science, or related field

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.

We are part of Micron’s Technology Development organization, advancing dry etch technology for next-generation DRAM. Our Manufacturing Development Engineering team enables rapid learning cycles by supporting process development around the clock. We work closely with process, integration, equipment, and manufacturing teams to accelerate innovation and deliver future memory technology!

This Senior Dry Etch MDE Shift Engineer role is critical to successful process development execution in a fast-paced R&D environment. You will help drive daily operations, support development wafer execution, and ensure high-quality data and learning reach the engineering teams that depend on it. The role offers strong technical exposure, multi-functional collaboration, and opportunities to grow as a leader and authority in the field.

Responsibilities

• Support dry etch development wafer execution and daily operational priorities
• Monitor process performance, data quality, and customer concern handling across shifts
• Partner with process, integration, and equipment teams to resolve technical issues
• Drive improvements in development execution, cycle time, and operational efficiency
• Mentor engineers and support collaboration across the team

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering, physics, materials science, or a related field
• 5+ years of semiconductor experience with dry etch process or manufacturing support
• Understanding of plasma etch processes, reactor fundamentals, and process control
• Experience using data analysis and root cause methodologies to solve technical problems
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience, or PhD in engineering, physics, materials science, or related field
• Experience supporting process development in a Technology Development environment
• Knowledge of SPC, DOE, and advanced process control methods
• Experience mentoring engineers or leading shift-based technical activities
• Experience working with LLMs to improve workflow efficiency, data analysis, or engineering decision making

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. 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 Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.

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

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