Dry Etch Process Manager

Job Title

Dry Etch Process Manager

Role Summary

Lead the Dry Etch Process and Equipment Engineering team at the Boise ID1 site to deliver robust etch process development, qualification, and production support. Drive capacity planning and cross-functional coordination to meet wafer output and quality targets.

Responsible for team building, technical escalation, and implementing global best-known methods across manufacturing and engineering groups.

Experience Level

Senior-level. Requires previous leadership experience and a minimum of 5 years direct Dry Etch experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities for this role include people leadership, process and equipment strategy, and cross-functional alignment.

• Develop strategic vision and build out the Dry Etch Process team for the ID1 site.
• Set high-level performance targets and communicate line-of-sight goals to team members.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Industrial Engineering on capacity planning to achieve wafer output targets.
• Support process qualification for new tools and sustain qualified manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical leadership and act as key area resource for complex technical issues.
• Collaborate with global counterparts to identify and adopt best-known methods.
• Present technical topics to large audiences, executives, and technology authorities as required.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and promote a positive work environment.
• Establish succession plans for key positions within the area of responsibility.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience focused on leadership, manufacturing processes, and technical problem solving. Nice-to-have items noted where applicable.

• Must-have: Proven track record leading small and large teams and developing staff; demonstrated ability to set and measure short- and long-range goals.
• Must-have: Experience leading multiple complex projects and delivering results in a manufacturing environment.
• Must-have: Strong knowledge of manufacturing team structure, standards, and processes; experience with capacity planning and process qualification.
• Must-have: Strong data analysis, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Must-have: Effective technical communication and presentation skills for both technical and executive audiences.
• Must-have: Strong organizational and prioritization skills; ability to identify, understand, and mitigate risk prior to critical decisions.
• Must-have: Experience coaching and mentoring team members and supporting career development.
• Nice-to-have: Experience working with global teams and applying global best-known methods.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering or science-related field is required. The role expects Senior Engineer level or higher and a minimum of 5 years of direct Dry Etch experience. No specific certifications were listed.

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.