Dry Etch MDE Principal Lead Engineer Job Boise area,Idaho USA,Design & Architecture

Micron Technology Job Opportunity

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.

Job Description

We are part of Micron's Technology Development organization, driving dry etch innovation for next-generation DRAM. Our Manufacturing Development Engineering team enables fast learning cycles and strong execution through hands-on work in a 24/7 development environment. We partner across process, integration, and manufacturing to turn ideas into scalable technology and build the next generation of technical leaders! This role combines people leadership, operations ownership, and deep dry etch expertise.

You will lead a team across shifts, guide development execution, and remove barriers to accelerate learning and delivery. The position offers broad impact across technology development, strong visibility, and the opportunity to shape both people and process outcomes.

Responsibilities:

Lead dry etch development execution and ensure efficient wafer flow and data quality
Manage and develop engineers across shifts through coaching and mentorship
Drive operational performance including cycle time, tool readiness, and execution metrics
Partner with process, integration, and manufacturing teams to resolve issues
Improve systems and workflows to increase development throughput

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent semiconductor experience
Experience in dry etch process development and plasma fundamentals
Demonstrated leadership in a technical or manufacturing environment
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Ability to manage execution across multiple teams and priorities

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD or MS with 5+ years, or BS with 10+ years of semiconductor experience
In-depth knowledge of plasma dry etch technology and chemistries
Experience in shift-based manufacturing or development environments
Strong cross-functional collaboration and mentoring experience
Experience leveraging artificial intelligence to improve engineering workflows

Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.