Vapor Etch Process Engineer — High-Volume DRAM

3000 Micron Idaho Semiconductor Manufacturing (Triton) LLC; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Benefit programs

Job summary

Micron Boise is seeking a Vapor Etch Process Engineer to develop and sustain vapor-phase cleaning and etch processes. You will own HF vapor etch, selective oxide removal, surface prep, and defectivity control across advanced DRAM technologies, partnering with equipment, integration, and yield teams to optimize performance for high-volume manufacturing.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of hands-on vapor etch experience, and familiarity with TEL/AMAT platforms, plus a BS/MS in engineering.

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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Vapor etch

Process ownership

Data analysis

Programming skills

Hands-on with vapor etch tools

Education

BS in engineering

MS in engineering

Tools

TEL

AMAT

Lam vapor etch

Job description

Micron Boise is seeking a Vapor Etch Process Engineer to develop and sustain vapor-phase cleaning and etch processes. You will own HF vapor etch, selective oxide removal, surface prep, and defectivity control across advanced DRAM technologies, partnering with equipment, integration, and yield teams to optimize performance for high-volume manufacturing.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of hands-on vapor etch experience, and familiarity with TEL/AMAT platforms, plus a BS/MS in engineering.