FE OCT CPEE Dry Etch DMTS

Micron Technology, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time-off program

Paid holidays

Income protection and life insurance

Benefits Guide available online

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. seeks a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff to lead dry etch capability across its global manufacturing network. Define the technical strategy, drive innovations, and boost yield, defectivity reduction, and process capability in DRAM and NAND processes.

Collaborate with Technology Development, Process Integration, Facilities, and suppliers to scale solutions. You will mentor senior engineers, advance AI-enabled improvements, and strengthen organizational capability

Qualifications

• PhD with 15+ years, or MS with 17+ years total experience in a related technical field.
• Deep expertise in dry etch processes, plasma physics and chemistry, profile control, and process integration.
• Proven success developing and optimizing plasma etching in semiconductor R&D and high-volume manufacturing.
• Ability to influence technical directions and communicate with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive global technical strategy for dry etch across Micron's network.
• Lead initiatives to improve yield, defectivity, cycle time, and cost efficiency.
• Scale new process and equipment solutions for high-volume manufacturing.
• Influence supplier roadmaps to improve capability and cost of ownership.
• Lead programs from concept to implementation with measurable outcomes.
• Advance data analytics and automation for manufacturing performance.

Skills

Dry etch

Plasma physics

Process control

Data analytics

Education

PhD in Electrical / Materials / Chemical Engineering

MS with 17+ years equivalent experience

Tools

Equipment roadmaps

AI in manufacturing

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. Micron Technology is seeking a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff (DMTS) to provide technical leadership for dry etch capability across Micron's global manufacturing network. In this role, you will define technical strategy, drive manufacturing innovation, and accelerate improvements in yield, defectivity, equipment productivity, cost efficiency, and process capability across DRAM and NAND technologies. You will work closely with Technology Development, Process Integration, Manufacturing, Facilities, long-term planning, Factory Automation, and equipment suppliers. Together, you will transform complex technical challenges into scalable solutions. These solutions will strengthen manufacturing performance and support future technology roadmaps.

Responsibilities

Define and drive the global technical strategy related to dry etch processes, including advanced plasma etch technologies, applications involving high-aspect-ratio (HAR) or equivalent experience, and emerging process-control capabilities. Identify performance gaps within Micron's manufacturing network and lead initiatives that improve yield, defectivity, process capability, equipment productivity, cycle time, and cost efficiency. Partner with Technology Development, Process Integration, and manufacturing sites to develop, qualify, and scale new process and equipment solutions for high-volume manufacturing. Influence equipment and hardware roadmaps with suppliers to improve manufacturing capability, efficiency, reliability, and cost of ownership. Lead high-impact technical programs from concept through implementation, ensuring measurable business outcomes and successful adoption across global sites. Develop and promote guidelines, governance processes, and knowledge-sharing frameworks that enable consistent dry etch performance across the worldwide production system. Deliver technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to senior engineers and technical leaders while strengthening organizational capability. Advance data analytics, automation, AI-enabled solutions, and continuous improvement practices to accelerate learning, improve decision-making, and enhance manufacturing performance.

Required Qualifications

• PhD with 15+ years, or a Master's degree combined with equivalent experience totaling 17+ years, of experience in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
• Deep expertise in dry etch processes, plasma physics and chemistry, profile control, selectivity, critical dimension control, and process integration.
• Proven success developing, transferring, and optimizing plasma etching processes in semiconductor research, development, and high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Proven ability to influence technical direction across organizations, lead complex multi-functional initiatives, and communicate effectively with senior technical and business leaders.
• Strong foundation in statistical process control, data-driven problem solving, process qualification, defectivity reduction, and manufacturing performance improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Broad experience across advanced dry etch technologies supporting DRAM, NAND, or groundbreaking semiconductor manufacturing.
• Recognized industry leadership demonstrated through patents, publications, invited presentations, technical committee participation, or other professional contributions.
• Experience influencing equipment supplier roadmaps and driving technical co-development across chamber hardware, RF systems, gas delivery, and electrostatic chuck technologies.
• Experience applying advanced analytics, machine learning, or AI-enabled solutions to semiconductor manufacturing challenges.
• Experience with EUV-enabled integration schemes, efforts to improve efficiency, or advanced manufacturing scaling 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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.