Senior DRAM Plasma Etch Engineer - Hybrid Memory Tech Lead

IBM; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Research in Albany, New York, seeks an experienced Advanced DRAM Plasma Etch Engineer to drive next-generation plasma dry etch solutions for DRAM technologies. You will partner with cross-functional teams in process integration, metrology, and device engineering to move concepts from lab to manufacturing.

Strong leadership and data-driven problem solving are essential. The role requires a track record in plasma dry etch process development, DRAM technology, and the ability to influence DRAM

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of plasma dry etch process development experience and DRAM technology development experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced semiconductor etch process development and integration.
• Strong understanding of plasma etch fundamentals, reactor operation, process characterization, and process integration.
• Experience with experimental design, statistical data analysis, and process optimization methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead multi-functional projects and communicate effectively with internal and external collaborators
• Demonstrated success driving process capability, yield, and reliability improvements through structured problem solving and data-driven experimentation

Responsibilities

• Develop novel dry etch processes enabling future DRAM physical and electrical architectures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams spanning process integration, patterning, metrology, and device engineering.
• Lead complex development programs across multi-functional teams and external partners.
• Provide technical and strategic leadership for next-generation plasma dry etch development.

Skills

Plasma dry etch

DRAM technology development

Process integration

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Doctorate Degree

Job description

IBM Research in Albany, New York, seeks an experienced Advanced DRAM Plasma Etch Engineer to drive next-generation plasma dry etch solutions for DRAM technologies. You will partner with cross-functional teams in process integration, metrology, and device engineering to move concepts from lab to manufacturing.

Strong leadership and data-driven problem solving are essential. The role requires a track record in plasma dry etch process development, DRAM technology, and the ability to influence DRAM