Senior/Principal Dry Etch Engineer

Micron Technology, Inc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid family leave

Robust paid time-off program

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Senior/Principal Dry Etch Engineer to drive innovation in semiconductor manufacturing. In this pivotal role, you will lead dry-etch process development and collaborate across teams to ensure Micron's continued global leadership. The position requires extensive experience in dry-etch reactors and plasma physics, alongside strong leadership capabilities.

The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D., M.S., or B.S. in a relevant field and possess a proven track record in a research environment. Micron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience in research and development environment.
• Proven leadership in problem-solving.
• Experience in programming or scripting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead dry-etch process development.
• Collaborate with process integration teams.
• Support root-cause and defect analysis.

Skills

Dry-etch process development

Understanding of dry-etch reactors

Experience with ICP and CCP tools

Plasma physics knowledge

Vendor relationship management

Statistical process control

Digital literacy (MS Office)

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field

M.S. in related field

B.S. in related field

Job description

Senior/Principal Dry Etch Engineer

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.

As a Senior/Principal Dry Etch Engineer, you will be part of a ground-breaking Advanced NAND Development team. The position promises ample opportunities for innovation, collaboration and testing new dimensions on state‑of‑the‑art dry etch chambers. You will deliver dry‑etch process and hardware solutions to meet Micron’s program requirements while driving dry‑etch technology roadmaps to continue enabling Micron’s global leadership in semiconductor manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Leading dry‑etch process development.
• Innovate, explore and develop dry‑etch processes to meet structural and electrical specifications.
• Work and innovate with process integration teams to influence integration flows and specifications.
• Collaborate and lead multi‑functional teams to tackle sophisticated structural problems.
• Work independently with minimal direction and focus on meeting commitments.
• Support root‑cause and defect analysis.
• Produce and present process and technology roadmaps for current and future technology nodes.
• Support process transfer to production facilities (some domestic and/or international travel may be required).

Interaction with Other Process Areas

• Identify and drive toward a collaborative solution; guide other areas’ technology roadmaps.
• Lead or be part of multi‑functional task force groups driving toward a target.
• Develop expertise in other areas such as process hardware or related technologies.

Interaction with Dry Etch Peers

• Be a resource and mentor for peers and/or project management.
• Provide critical updates to upper management on project status and impacts.

Qualifications

• The skills and experience to excel in a research and development environment.
• Understanding of different types of dry‑etch reactors (e.g., RF sources, chemistries).
• Experience with both ICP and CCP tools.
• Knowledge of plasma physics, transport or surface phenomena gained through experience and/or coursework.
• High‑aspect‑ratio dry‑etch experience (preferred).
• Experience in managing vendor relationships and driving vendors for solutions.
• Experience in or understanding of statistical process control and analysis.
• Proven leadership in problem‑solving.
• Strong digital literacy, including MS Office.
• Experience in programming or scripting is desirable.

Education and Experience

• Ph.D. degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or other related technical fields with more than 3 years’ proven experience.
• M.S. degree or equivalent experience with more than 5 years’ proven experience.
• B.S. degree or equivalent experience with more than 7 years’ proven experience.

Job Profile(s): Semiconductor Process Engineer 4 – Semiconductor Process Engineer 5

Relocation Level: TBD

Micron offers a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations, enabling team members to select plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefits that help protect income if unable to work due to illness or injury, paid family leave, 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 Technology’s website.

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.