Dry Etch Principal Process Development Engineer

Micron Technology, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Dry Etch Principal Process Development Engineer to advance and optimize plasma dry etch processes for next‑generation memory parts.

You will lead from conception through development to integration in production facilities, guiding technology roadmaps and interfacing with multiple engineering groups. The role emphasizes robust etch processes that meet demanding physical and electrical requirements, strong data analysis, and proven problem‑solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, materials science, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in dry etch process development or related area.
• Strong understanding of plasma etch fundamentals and reactor operation.
• Experience with experimental design, data analysis, and problem solving.
• Ability to work across teams and communicate technical results clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine dry etch processes for advanced DRAM structures.
• Collaborate with process integration and other process development teams to develop innovative new solutions.
• Perform root cause and failure mode analysis on process and hardware limitations.
• Design experiments and analyze data to improve capability and yield.
• Support process transfer from development to manufacturing.

Skills

Dry etch expertise

Plasma etch fundamentals

Data analysis

Cross-team communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/physics

Tools

Experiment design tools

Statistical analysis tools

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, we solve demanding tactical and technical problems to meet the challenges of our fast-paced and shifting development environment! As a Dry Etch Principal Process Development Engineer, you will advance and improve plasma dry etch processes for the forthcoming generation of Micron's memory parts. You will guide ideas from conception, through process development, all the way to integration in our production facilities.

You will work in a highly collaborative atmosphere and interact with groups like process integration, electrical failure analysis, yield improvement, manufacturing, and equipment engineers. Your goal is to ensure robust etch processes that meet Micron's challenging physical and electrical requirements. You will grow into an expert engineer and lead dry etch technology roadmaps, directly influencing Micron's global leadership in semiconductor manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine dry etch processes for advanced DRAM structures
• Collaborate with process integration and other process development teams to develop innovative new solutions
• Perform root cause and failure mode analysis on process and hardware limitations
• Design experiments and analyze data to improve capability and yield
• Support process transfer from development to manufacturing

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, materials science, or a similar field
• Must have at least 7 years of experience in dry etch process development or related area
• Strong understanding of plasma etch fundamentals and reactor operation
• Experience with experimental design, data analysis, and problem solving
• Ability to work across teams and communicate technical results clearly

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in engineering, materials science, physics, or a related area
• Experience in semiconductor processing and advanced DRAM or 3D device structures
• Experience in managing vendor relationships and driving vendors for solutions
• Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams
• Familiarity with yield improvement, SPC, or process transfer to manufacturing

• 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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