R&D Dry Etch Process Development Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize plasma dry etch processes to meet structural and electrical requirements
• 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 robust processes
• Support process transfer from R&D pilot line to global production fabs

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field with 5+ years of semiconductor 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

• Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry
• 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

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.