Dry Etch Process Development Engineer

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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.

As a Plasma Etch Process Development Engineer in the Technology Development Group at Micron Technology, Inc., you will design and optimize plasma etch processes for Micron's leading‑edge DRAM products. You will take ideas from conception through process development, and then implementation in our production facilities! This role is critical to the success of Micron's products and may occasionally require travel to Micron manufacturing sites.

Primary areas of responsibility include plasma dry etch process characterization, optimization, design, troubleshooting, process transfer and fundamental research.

Dry Etch Process Development Engineers interact with groups such as process integration, electrical failure analysis, yield enhancement, manufacturing, and equipment vendors to ensure robust etch processes that meet the precise physical and electrical requirements for Micron products.

This position requires that you have an aptitude for research and development (R&D), good organization skills, and the ability to work independently or in a team environment.

• Conduct plasma etch process characterization, optimization, design, troubleshooting, process transfer, and fundamental research.
• Carry out the R&D Pilot Line Fab, and updating the Fab engineers on customer issues and technology needs.
• Supporting root cause defect and unique fail mode analysis. Conduct process Integration, including the delivery of advanced technology to meet future product nodes; development of recipes to meet structural & electrical requirements; and the management of wafers though Dry Etch levels in support of special requirements.
• Work in cross-functional teams to develop device structures. Supporting multi‑functional failure analysis and yield improvement.

• MS/PhD or BS + 5 years in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physicsor related technical discipline
• Understanding one of the following:
  Transport phenomena, Electromagnetics, Atomic/Molecular physics, Surface phenomena.
• Solid trouble shooting, experimental design and data analysis skills
• Firm understanding of principles of dry etch processing
• Experience with process control and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Understanding solid-state devices and semiconductor processes

• Indepth understanding of semiconductor process areas
• Mechanistic understanding of the relationships between structural metrics and process parameter changes
• Ability to resolve complex integration issues through process development.
• Ability to guide strategic directions for your process area of expertise.
• Experience driving the roadmap for the processes you own.

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind, and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental, and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget.

Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time‑off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on

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.

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