Principal DRAM Process Pathfinding - Dry Etch

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

Benefits offered by this job

Travel may be required

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking a Semiconductor Process Engineer SMTS or above to lead dry etch process development and help shape process and technology roadmaps. You will apply deep technical expertise in plasma etch technology while leading cross-functional efforts, mentoring engineers, and driving solutions to complex process, defect, and equipment challenges.

Minimum qualifications include a PhD or MS with 10+ years in semiconductor process engineering and hands-on experience with ICP/CCP

Qualifications

• MS or PhD plus 10+ years of semiconductor process engineering experience.
• Experience developing dry etch processes in R&D environments.
• Experience with ICP and CCP tools; knowledge of dry etch reactors, RF sources, chemistries.
• Proven ability to lead technical projects or teams and solve complex process issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and optimization of dry etch processes to meet specifications.
• Partner with process integration and other teams to influence integration flows and technology roadmaps.
• Lead cross-functional teams to resolve structural, process, defect, and equipment challenges.
• Develop and present roadmaps for current and future technology nodes and communicate progress to leadership.
• Mentor dry etch engineers while collaborating with equipment vendors to drive solutions.

Skills

Project leadership

Plasma physics

Dry etch development

R&D experience

Education

MS/PhD or equivalent

Tools

ICP tools

CCP tools

Dry etch reactors

RF chemistries

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.

We are a collaborative semiconductor process engineering team focused on advancing dry etch technologies for current and future technology nodes. We partner across process integration, equipment, and adjacent process areas to develop innovative solutions and solve complex semiconductor manufacturing challenges.

As a Semiconductor Process Engineer SMTS or above, you will lead dry etch process development and help shape process and technology roadmaps. You will apply deep technical expertise in plasma etch technology while leading cross-functional efforts, mentoring engineers, and driving solutions to complex process, defect, and equipment challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and optimization of dry etch processes to meet structural and electrical specifications
• Partner with process integration and other engineering teams to influence integration flows, specifications, and technology roadmaps
• Lead cross-functional teams and technical task forces to resolve complex structural, process, defect, and hardware challenges
• Develop and present process and technology roadmaps for current and future technology nodes and communicate project status and impacts to leadership
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor for dry etch engineers while collaborating with equipment vendors and adjacent process areas to drive solutions

Minimum Qualifications

• MS, PhD, or equivalent experience with more than 10 years of applicable semiconductor process engineering experience
• Experience developing dry etch processes in a research and development environment
• Experience with both inductively coupled plasma (ICP) and capacitively coupled plasma (CCP) tools and knowledge of dry etch reactor technologies, including RF sources and chemistries
• Knowledge of plasma physics, transport phenomena, or surface phenomena gained through professional experience or coursework
• Demonstrated experience leading technical projects or engineering teams and solving complex process, defect, or equipment problems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with advanced CMOS, DRAM technologies and statistical process control and analysis
• Experience managing equipment vendor relationships and driving vendors toward technical solutions
• Experience collaborating across process areas and developing knowledge of adjacent process technologies or hardware
• Experience using AI-assisted analytics to enhance data interpretation, anomaly detection, and yield improvement initiatives
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Travel may be required for project-related purposes

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

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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