R&D Dry Etch Process Development Engineer
Micron TechnologyJob Title
R&D Dry Etch Process Development Engineer
Role Summary
Develop and optimize plasma dry etch processes for advanced memory technologies within Micron's R&D organization. The role spans early research, pilot line execution, and global process transfer and requires cross-functional collaboration with integration, yield, manufacturing, and vendors.
Experience Level
Mid-level — typically requires 5+ years of semiconductor experience.
Responsibilities
Accountable for designing, executing, and transferring dry etch process solutions to support future product nodes.
- Develop and optimize plasma dry etch processes to meet structural and electrical specifications.
- 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 process robustness.
- Support process transfer from R&D pilot line to global production fabs.
Requirements
Key technical skills and experience required and preferred.
Must-have:
- 5+ years of semiconductor industry 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.
Nice-to-have:
- 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.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related field is required; the role is commonly paired with 5+ years of semiconductor experience. A Master’s degree or PhD in the same or closely related fields 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.
