Sr Vapor Etch Process Engineer (Wet Process)

Micron Technology, Inc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Family leave

Income protection

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Sr Vapor Etch Process Engineer (Wet Process) to develop, optimize, and sustain vapor-phase cleaning and etch processes for DRAM technologies.

You will pair wet chemistry with gas-phase reactions to improve yield and defect reduction in a high-volume manufacturing environment. The role requires hands-on vapor etch tool experience, process ownership, and strong data analytics to drive process stability and technology transfer across interfaces with equipment

Qualifications

• 2+ years direct vapor etch experience in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Experience as a process owner in high-volume manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with vapor etch tools.
• BS or MS in engineering field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Own and optimize vapor etch process modules.
• Develop and maintain processes on single wafer vapor etch platforms.
• Drive defectivity reduction.
• Optimize process parameters including pressure, temperature, and gas flow.
• Perform root cause analysis using FMEA, 8D, SPC, and FDC.
• Lead process qualification and technology transfer.
• Collaborate with equipment engineering on hardware and stability improvements.
• Drive yield, cost, and productivity improvements.

Skills

Vapor etch

Process ownership

Data analysis

Cross-domain (wet/gas)

Education

BS/MS in engineering

Job description

Sr Vapor Etch Process Engineer (Wet Process)

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 Process Engineer specializing in vapor phase etch, you will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining advanced vapor etch processes used in semiconductor manufacturing. This role primarily focuses on gas-phase chemical processes (e.g., HF-based oxide removal, selective etch applications) to improve product quality, yield, and reliability.

You will leverage deep understanding of vapor etch chemistry, tool hardware, and process interactions to drive defect reduction, process control, and production stability while resolving complex manufacturing challenges.

At Micron-Boise, ID, we are undergoing a historic $15 billion investment in semiconductor manufacturing; construction began in early 2023, with DRAM production slated for the second half of the decade. As a leader in the semiconductor industry, we build solutions that inspire and transform technology. With plans to invest more than $150 billion globally over the next decade in leading-edge manufacturing, we are looking for passionate people to join our Boise expansion team.

Unlike most semiconductor companies where vapor etch resides in dry etch, Micron integrates vapor etch within Wet Process engineering, requiring strong cross-domain expertise in both wet chemistry and gas-phase surface reactions.

Role Overview

As a Vapor Etch Process Engineer, you will own the development and manufacturability of vapor-phase cleaning and etch processes. This includes HF vapor etch, selective oxide removal, surface preparation, and defectivity control across advanced DRAM technologies. You will partner with equipment, integration, and yield teams to optimize process performance and enable high-volume manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and optimize vapor etch process modules
• Develop and maintain processes on single wafer vapor etch platforms
• Drive defectivity reduction
• Optimize process parameters including pressure, temperature, and gas flow
• Perform root cause analysis using FMEA, 8D, SPC, and FDC
• Lead process qualification and technology transfer
• Collaborate with equipment engineering on hardware and stability improvements
• Drive yield, cost, and productivity improvements
• Complete data analysis using AI and other tools to drive decisions

Minimum Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of direct vapor etch process experience in semiconductor manufacturing
• Experience as a process owner in high-volume manufacturing
• Hands-on experience with vapor etch tools
• BS or MS in engineering field or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep understanding of vapor phase reaction mechanisms (HF chemistry)
• Experience with TEL, AMAT, or Lam vapor etch platforms
• Proven ability to solve defectivity and chamber matching issues
• Familiarity with DRAM integration
• SPC/FDC systems and advanced data analytics
• Strong programming or data analysis skills

Job Profile(s):

Semiconductor Process Engineer 3

Relocation Level

TBD

Benefits

• 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
• Benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Paid family leave
• Robust paid time-off program
• Paid holidays

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.