Lead Dry Etch Process Development Engineer

Micron Technology, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Boise, Idaho seeks a Dry Etch Principal Process Development Engineer to lead and advance plasma dry etch processes for next-generation DRAM structures.

You will guide ideas from conception through development to production transfer in a highly collaborative environment. The role requires strong execution in experimental design, data analysis, and problem solving, with 7+ years in dry etch or related areas and a deep understanding of plasma etch fundamentals and reactor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, materials science, or a similar 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.
• Master’s or PhD in engineering, materials science, physics, or a related area (preferred).

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.
• Apply AI-enabled analysis tools, data-driven methodologies, or programming solutions to improve engineering efficiency.

Education

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

Master’s or PhD in engineering, materials science, physics, or a related area

Job description

Micron Technology, Inc. in Boise, Idaho seeks a Dry Etch Principal Process Development Engineer to lead and advance plasma dry etch processes for next-generation DRAM structures.

You will guide ideas from conception through development to production transfer in a highly collaborative environment. The role requires strong execution in experimental design, data analysis, and problem solving, with 7+ years in dry etch or related areas and a deep understanding of plasma etch fundamentals and reactor