Micron Technology

Dry Etch MDE Principal Lead Engineer

Micron Technology$120K — $150K *
Boise, ID 83709In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent semiconductor experience
  • Experience in dry etch process development and plasma fundamentals
  • Demonstrated leadership in a technical or manufacturing environment
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills
  • Ability to manage execution across multiple teams and priorities

Responsibilities

  • Lead dry etch development execution and ensure efficient wafer flow and data quality
  • Manage and develop engineers across shifts through coaching and mentorship
  • Drive operational performance including cycle time, tool readiness, and execution metrics
  • Partner with process, integration, and manufacturing teams to resolve issues
  • Improve systems and workflows to increase development throughput

Benefits

  • Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans to meet diverse healthcare needs
  • Income protection programs for illness or injury
  • Paid family leave
  • Robust paid time-off program and paid holidays
  • Personal wellbeing and professional growth initiatives
Full Job Description
We are part of Micron's Technology Development organization, driving dry etch innovation for next-generation DRAM. Our Manufacturing Development Engineering team enables fast learning cycles and strong execution through hands-on work in a 24/7 development environment. We partner across process, integration, and manufacturing to turn ideas into scalable technology and build the next generation of technical leaders! This role combines people leadership, operations ownership, and deep dry etch expertise. You will lead a team across shifts, guide development execution, and remove barriers to accelerate learning and delivery. The position offers broad impact across technology development, strong visibility, and the opportunity to shape both people and process outcomes. Responsibilities: - Lead dry etch development execution and ensure efficient wafer flow and data quality - Manage and develop engineers across shifts through coaching and mentorship - Drive operational performance including cycle time, tool readiness, and execution metrics - Partner with process, integration, and manufacturing teams to resolve issues - Improve systems and workflows to increase development throughput Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent semiconductor experience - Experience in dry etch process development and plasma fundamentals - Demonstrated leadership in a technical or manufacturing environment - Strong problem-solving and communication skills - Ability to manage execution across multiple teams and priorities Preferred Qualifications: - PhD or MS with 5+ years, or BS with 10+ years of semiconductor experience - In-depth knowledge of plasma dry etch technology and chemistries - Experience in shift-based manufacturing or development environments - Strong cross-functional collaboration and mentoring experience - Experience Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to improve engineering workflows As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a 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. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include 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.com/careers/benefits.

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43,000 employees
Market Cap
$53.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1978
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$22 billion
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