New College Grad - Dry Etch Process Engineer

Micron; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Boise is seeking a Dry Etch Process Engineer to develop, optimize, and sustain semiconductor manufacturing processes in a brand-new fabrication environment. You will work with multi-functional teams to improve yield, quality, reliability, and productivity.

You will gain hands-on experience, apply engineering fundamentals, and grow your career while solving complex manufacturing challenges across AI-assisted workflows.

Qualifications

• Degree in a STEM field; Bachelor's or Master’s required or soon-graduating.
• Graduation within 24 months or recent graduate.
• Solid understanding of semiconductor manufacturing and process engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities demonstrated in projects or internships.
• Effective communication and collaboration within teams.

Responsibilities

• Support development and optimization of dry etch processes to improve yield and performance.
• Analyze process data to identify trends, issues, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with integration, equipment, manufacturing, and quality teams to meet goals.
• Contribute to process qualifications, experiments, and continuous improvement projects.
• Apply data analytics and explore AI-assisted workflows to enhance monitoring and productivity.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or related STEM field

Tools

Python

JMP

MATLAB

SQL

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 is advancing a historic $15 billion investment in semiconductor manufacturing in Boise, Idaho, with DRAM production planned for the second half of the decade. As a global leader in memory and storage solutions, Micron is investing more than $150 billion worldwide over the next decade to expand groundbreaking manufacturing capabilities and drive innovation across the semiconductor industry.

Join the Boise expansion team and help build the future of semiconductor manufacturing. You will work alongside experienced engineers to develop advanced processes, solve complex manufacturing challenges, and support the production of technologies that power everything from artificial intelligence to next‑generation computing systems.

As a Dry Etch Process Engineer, you will contribute to the development, optimization, and sustainment of semiconductor manufacturing processes. You will gain hands‑on experience in a brand new fabrication environment, working with multi‑functional teams to improve yield, quality, reliability, and productivity. This is an excellent opportunity to apply engineering fundamentals, develop technical expertise, and grow your career in semiconductor manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and optimization of dry etch processes to improve product performance, yield, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Analyze process and manufacturing data to identify trends, solve issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with process integration, equipment, manufacturing, and quality teams to support production goals and process improvements.
• Participate in process qualifications, experiments, and continuous improvement projects using statistical and engineering methodologies.
• Apply data analytics and explore AI-Assisted and Agentic AI workflows to enhance process monitoring, engineering productivity, and decision‑making.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a related STEM field.
• Graduating by start date or graduated within the last 24 months.
• Basic understanding of semiconductor manufacturing, materials science, process engineering, or related technical fields through coursework, research, internships, or co‑op experience.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving skills through academic projects, internships, laboratory work, or research activities.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information and collaborate within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, co‑op, research, or laboratory experience in semiconductor manufacturing, microelectronics, nanotechnology, materials processing, plasma systems, or related technologies.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis, SPC, experimental design, or data visualization techniques.
• Experience with programming, scripting, or data analysis tools such as Python, JMP, MATLAB, SQL, or similar platforms.
• Experience applying AI, Generative AI, or AI‑Assisted tools to support engineering, research, or data analysis projects.
• Demonstrated leadership through student organizations, research teams, design competitions, or project‑based coursework.

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.

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.

To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers.