Micron Technology

Semiconductor

R&DDryEtchProcessDevelopmentEngineer

$145–210k ~AI est. Boise, Idaho, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
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The Brief

“R&D Dry Etch Process Development Engineer at Micron Technology. Skills: Plasma etch technology, Semiconductor manufacturing. Develop and optimize plasma dry etch processes. Meet structural requirements”

Industry & Context.

Semiconductor
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting; Data analysis; Root cause analysis; Failure mode investigations

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

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

Nice to Have

Master's degree or PhD, Experience using Python for data analysis, Experience using R for data analysis, Experience using 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

What You'll Do.

Develop and optimize plasma dry etch processes

Meet structural requirements

Meet electrical requirements

Drive dry etch technology roadmaps

Deliver solutions for future product nodes

Perform root cause defect analysis

Perform failure mode investigations

Partner with integration

Partner with manufacturing

Ensure robust processes

Support process transfer from R&D pilot line

Support process transfer to global production fabs

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Integration teams; Yield teams; Manufacturing teams; Vendor partners

Process & Methodology

Roadmaps

Full Job Description

**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. We are the team committed to advancing Dry Etch processes within Micron’s R&D organization, pushing the limits of plasma etch technology to enable future memory products. We work at the intersection of physics, materials, and manufacturing to solve hard problems and move new ideas from concept to production. This is a highly collaborative environment where deep technical expertise directly shapes Micron’s technology roadmap! 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, o

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