Dry Etch Process Engineer

3000 Micron Idaho Semiconductor Manufacturing (Triton) LLC; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Dry Etch Process Engineer to start up, develop, and optimize dry etch processes for improved product quality and yield. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive cost reductions and risk management while solving complex manufacturing issues.

The role requires strong dry etch and microfabrication knowledge, a BS or MS in Engineering (or equivalent), and willingness to travel internationally for onboarding and training.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Engineering or equivalent; 5+ years industry experience
• Willingness to travel internationally for onboarding and training
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Startup, development, and optimization of dry etch processes
• Collaborate with equipment and integrations engineers to fix production issues
• Lead projects to close yield, defectivity, cost gaps
• Improve SPC charts and process controls
• Enhance product quality and yield in DRAM manufacturing

Skills

Dry Etch

Microfabrication

Programming

Data Analysis

Education

BS or MS in Engineering

Equivalent military experience or AAS with 5+ years

Tools

Data Science

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. As a Dry Etch Process Engineer you will be primarily responsible for starting up, developing, and optimizing processes to improve product quality, driving process yield improvements, cost reduction, productivity improvement and risk management as well as resolving manufacturing line problems. Your expertise will give to the production of high-quality semiconductor components that are pivotal to our customers' success. You will work closely with multi-functional teams to tackle process issues and implement solutions that improve efficiency and yield. Your passion for engineering and willingness to learn will help us overcome the challenges of this fast-paced industry. We are looking for someone who enjoys hands-on work, values collaboration, and is eager to dive deep into the technical aspects of semiconductor manufacturing.

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Strong process area knowledge
• DRAM development and manufacturing experience
• Collaborate with equipment engineers and integrations engineers to identify and resolve issues affecting production
• Use project management skills to complete project milestones that close yield, defectivity, production, and cost gaps
• Drive improvements across all SPC (statistical process control) charts that you own

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Strong Dry Etch and microfabrication knowledge
• BS or Masters in the Engineering field, equivalent military experience or AAS with 5+yr industry experience
• Willingness to travel internationally for onboarding and training purposes

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of semiconductor fabrication processes and equipment
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a meticulous approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Proficient in Data Science and Programming skills
• Experience and/or interest in developing Agentic AI workflows into current or future processes

Micron benefits

Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future.

• Micron offers 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.