Dry Etch MDE Shift Engineer
Micron TechnologyJob Title
Dry Etch MDE Shift Engineer
Role Summary
Work within Technology Development to advance dry etch for next-generation DRAM. The Manufacturing Development Engineering team supports round-the-clock process development; this role drives daily execution of development wafer runs, ensures data quality, and coordinates with process, integration, equipment, and manufacturing teams.
Experience Level
Mid-level - typically requires about 5+ years of semiconductor experience in dry etch or manufacturing support.
Responsibilities
Execute and support development activities on shift, maintain data quality, and collaborate to resolve technical issues.
- Support dry etch development wafer execution and daily operational priorities.
- Monitor process performance and ensure high-quality data collection across shifts.
- Handle customer concerns and escalate or resolve issues as needed.
- Partner with process, integration, and equipment teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical problems.
- Drive improvements in execution, cycle time, and operational efficiency.
- Mentor engineers and support collaboration across the shift-based team.
Requirements
Key technical skills and experience; separated into must-have and nice-to-have.
- Must-have: 5+ years of semiconductor experience with dry etch process or manufacturing support.
- Understanding of plasma etch processes, reactor fundamentals, and process control.
- Experience using data analysis and root-cause methodologies to solve technical problems.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience supporting process development in a Technology Development environment.
- Knowledge of SPC, DOE, and advanced process control methods.
- Experience mentoring engineers or leading shift-based technical activities.
- Experience working with LLMs to improve workflow efficiency, data analysis, or engineering decision making.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering, physics, materials science, or a related technical field is required. Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree or PhD (or equivalent experience) in engineering, physics, materials science, or a related field. The posting explicitly allows equivalent practical experience in lieu of a degree.
About the Company
Company: Micron Technology
Headquarters: Boise, Idaho, USA
Micron Technology is a global leader in memory and storage solutions, dedicated to transforming how the world uses information. The company offers a diverse portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory products under the Micron and Crucial brands. With a commitment to customer focus and technological innovation, Micron drives advancements in artificial intelligence, 5G, and other data-centric applications, empowering users to learn, communicate, and progress.
