Dry Etch Principal Process Development Engineer

Job Title

Dry Etch Principal Process Development Engineer

Role Summary

Lead development and integration of plasma dry etch processes for next-generation DRAM devices, taking concepts from lab experiments through transfer to production. Focus on establishing robust etch processes that meet physical and electrical specifications.

Work cross-functionally with process integration, electrical failure analysis, yield, manufacturing, and equipment teams. Drive dry etch technology roadmaps and improvements in process capability.

Experience Level

Senior-level. Requires at least 7 years of experience in dry etch process development or a related area.

Responsibilities

Deliver and scale dry etch process solutions for advanced semiconductor structures and support production integration.

• Develop and refine dry etch processes for advanced DRAM structures.
• Design experiments, collect and analyze data to improve capability and yield.
• Perform root cause and failure mode analysis on process and hardware issues.
• Collaborate with process integration and other development teams to implement new solutions.
• Support process transfer from development to manufacturing and ensure production readiness.
• Lead vendor interactions to procure and tune equipment or consumables as needed.
• Apply data-driven methods and AI-enabled analysis or programming tools to accelerate decisions and engineering efficiency.

Requirements

Key qualifications and skills needed for successful performance in this role.

Must-have:

• Seven or more years of experience in dry etch process development or equivalent domain experience.
• Strong understanding of plasma etch fundamentals and reactor operation.
• Experience with experimental design, statistical/data analysis, and structured problem solving.
• Proven ability to perform root cause and failure mode analysis.
• Effective cross-functional communication and ability to work with manufacturing, integration, and equipment teams.
• Experience supporting process transfer to manufacturing and improving yield/capability.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with advanced DRAM or 3D device structures and semiconductor processing.
• Familiarity with SPC, yield improvement methodologies, and vendor management.
• Experience applying AI-enabled tools or programming solutions to engineering data.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, materials science, or a similar field is required. Master's or PhD in engineering, materials science, physics, or a related area is preferred.

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.