Dry Etch Module Technical Staff- MTS/SMTS

Micron Technology; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Micron Technology in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Senior Process Engineer (MTS/SMTS level) to lead DRAM Dry Etch development and roadmap execution. You will drive cross‑functional collaboration with integration, metrology, equipment, and R&D teams to advance manufacturability and yield ramp‑up for next‑gen DRAM devices.

You will mentor engineers, define etch technology roadmaps, and present results to executive leadership. A Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant engineering field with hands-on DRAM process experience.
• 10+ years of hands-on dry etch process development; strong record in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Proven technical leadership, cross-functional teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, characterization, and optimization of Dry Etch processes for DRAM structures.
• Collaborate with integration, metrology, equipment, and R&D teams to ensure robustness.
• Define technical roadmaps aligned with scaling, and yield improvement goals.
• Evaluate new etch chemistries, technologies, and hardware platforms.
• Mentor engineers and drive innovation with external partners.
• Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement for process issues.
• Present findings to executives and global teams.

Skills

Dry Etch process development

Plasma etch mechanisms

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical leadership

Process characterization

Data analysis / SPC

Education

Ph.D. or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics or related

Tools

Lam

TEL

AMAT

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-Boise, ID, we are undergoing a historic $15 billion investment in semiconductor manufacturing; construction began in early 2023, with DRAM production slated for the second half of the decade.

As a leader in the semiconductor industry, we build solutions that inspire and transform technology. With plans to invest more than $150 billion globally over the next decade in leading-edge manufacturing, we are looking for passionate people to join our Boise expansion team and contribute to the growth and innovation of the semiconductor industry.

This job requisition is to seek senior technical leaders in the field of process engineering to join ID1, reporting directly to Director of DE/WP/CMP. As a member of technical staff (MTS) or Senior member of technical staff (SMTS), you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation, leading technical projects, defining the technical roadmap, and mentoring fellow engineers. Your expertise will be instrumental in developing cutting‑edge DRAM process solutions to support yield ramp‑up. Your contribution will have a lasting impact on the DRAM industry!

Responsibilities for Process Engineering MTS/SMTS include (but not limited to):

• Lead the development, characterization, and optimization of Dry Etch processes for advanced DRAM structures.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with integration, metrology, equipment, and R&D teams to ensure process robustness and manufacturability.
• Define and execute technical roadmaps aligned with DRAM scaling requirements and yield improvement goals.
• Evaluate and implement new etch technologies, chemistries, and hardware platforms.
• Mentor and guide developing engineers; foster a culture of innovation and technical excellence.
• Collaborate with equipment vendors and external partners to co‑develop solutions.
• Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives for process‑related issues.
• Present findings and recommendations to executive leadership and global teams.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of hands‑on experience in Dry Etch process development, preferably in DRAM or advanced memory technologies.
• Proven track record of technical leadership in semiconductor process engineering.
• Deep understanding of plasma etch mechanisms, process control, and defect mitigation.
• Experience with advanced etch tools (e.g., Lam, TEL, AMAT) and process characterization techniques.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage complex projects.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with high aspect ratio etching, critical dimension control, and selectivity challenges in DRAM.
• Familiarity with data analytics, DOE methodologies, and SPC tools.
• Knowledge of integration challenges in sub-20nm DRAM nodes.
• Experience and/or interest in developing Agentic AI workflows into current or future processes.

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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