R&D Dry Etch Process Development Engineer

1000 Micron Technology, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid family leave

Robust paid time-off program

Job summary

1000 Micron Technology, Inc. in Boise, Idaho, seeks a skilled engineer to develop and optimize plasma dry etch processes. The successful candidate will drive technology roadmaps and will require 5+ years of semiconductor experience.

A Bachelor’s in Electrical or related field is required, alongside a strong understanding of dry etch processing. Benefits include comprehensive medical plans and a robust paid time-off program.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of semiconductor experience.
• Strong understanding of dry etch processing and plasma source fundamentals.
• Solid foundation in transport phenomena, electromagnetics, or surface physics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize plasma dry etch processes.
• Drive dry etch technology roadmaps.
• Perform root cause defect analysis.

Skills

Dry etch processing

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Process control methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Python

R

JMP

Job description

Overview

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 the team committed to advancing Dry Etch processes within Micron’s R&D organization, pushing the limits of plasma etch technology to enable future memory products. This is a highly collaborative environment where deep technical expertise directly shapes Micron’s technology roadmap.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize plasma dry etch processes to meet structural and electrical requirements.
• Drive dry etch technology roadmaps and deliver solutions for future product nodes.
• Perform root cause defect analysis and failure mode investigations.
• Partner with integration, yield, manufacturing, and vendors to ensure robust processes.
• Support process transfer from R&D pilot line to global production fabs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field with 5+ years of semiconductor experience.
• Strong understanding of dry etch processing and plasma source fundamentals.
• Experience with experimental design, troubleshooting, and data analysis.
• Working knowledge of SPC and process control methodologies.
• Solid foundation in transport phenomena, electromagnetics, or surface physics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry.
• Experience using Python, R, or JMP for data analysis.
• Experience supporting R&D pilot line manufacturing.
• Understanding of solid‑state devices.
• Proven ability to influence cross‑functional technology development efforts.

Benefits

• Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans across all locations.
• Benefit programs protecting income in case of illness or injury.
• Paid family leave.
• Robust paid time‑off program and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity

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.