Micron Technology

R&D Dry Etch Process Development Engineer

Micron Technology$100K — $130K *
Boise, ID 83709In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field with 5+ years of semiconductor experience
  • Strong understanding of dry etch processing and plasma source fundamentals
  • Experience with experimental design, troubleshooting, and data analysis
  • Working knowledge of SPC and process control methodologies
  • Solid foundation in transport phenomena, electromagnetics, or surface physics

Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize plasma dry etch processes to meet structural and electrical requirements
  • Drive dry etch technology roadmaps and deliver solutions for future product nodes
  • Perform root cause defect analysis and failure mode investigations
  • Partner with integration, yield, manufacturing, and vendors to ensure robust processes
  • Support process transfer from R&D pilot line to global production fabs

Benefits

  • Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans to meet family healthcare needs
  • Income protection benefits for illness or injury
  • Paid family leave
  • Robust paid time-off program
  • Paid holidays
Full Job Description
As an R&D Dry Etch Process Development Engineer, you will develop and optimize plasma dry etch processes for advanced memory technologies. You will take ownership from early research through pilot line execution and global process transfer. Experienced engineers in this role drive multi-area technology roadmaps and influence Micron's leadership in semiconductor manufacturing.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop and optimize plasma dry etch processes to meet structural and electrical requirements
  • Drive dry etch technology roadmaps and deliver solutions for future product nodes
  • Perform root cause defect analysis and failure mode investigations
  • Partner with integration, yield, manufacturing, and vendors to ensure robust processes
  • Support process transfer from R&D pilot line to global production fabs


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field with 5+ years of semiconductor experience
  • Strong understanding of dry etch processing and plasma source fundamentals
  • Experience with experimental design, troubleshooting, and data analysis
  • Working knowledge of SPC and process control methodologies
  • Solid foundation in transport phenomena, electromagnetics, or surface physics


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree or PhD in Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry
  • Experience using Python, R, or JMP for data analysis
  • Experience supporting R&D pilot line manufacturing
  • Understanding of solid-state devices
  • Proven ability to influence cross-functional technology development efforts


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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Size
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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