Dry Etch Senior/Staff Engineer

Req. ID: JR87108 Dry Etch Senior/Staff Engineer (Evergreen) Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. 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 Senior/Staff engineer, you will be a part of revolutionary next generation NAND research & development dry etch team driving critical modules listed below. The position promises ample opportunities for innovation, collaboration and testing a new dimension and scaling with next generation NAND. You will work directly with process integration and other process areas such as Wet etch, CVD, Diffusion, Metals, Lithography & CMP. You will work on state of the art and best in class dry etch chambers & own the process roadmap to meet program and yield goals. Your responsibilities include, but not limited to: Job Responsibilities: * Developing dry etch processes to meet the physical & electrical requirements of Micron’s products. * Optimizing dry etch processes to reduce cost, process variability, and improve process capability * Collaborating with process integration and other process development teams to develop innovative new solutions * Conducting root cause and failure mode analysis to understand the limitations of current hardware and driving vendors for solutions * Performing fundamental research to drive innovative solutions for next-generation products * Maintaining a technology development pilot manufacturing line * Support process transfer to production facilities (some domestic and/or international travel may be required) Qualifications & Skills: * Demonstrate research and development aptitude in science and engineering fields * Examples of experimental design and data analysis * Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills * Ability to use extensive technical knowledge to guide strategic directions * Ability to resolve complex issues through root-cause or model-based problem solving * Proficiency in statistics (preferred) and in statistical process control * Ability to work independently, with minimal direction, and a focus on meeting commitments * Ability to multi-task and manage numerous projects simultaneously * Fundamental knowledge of at least one of the following: transport phenomena, dry etch processing, kinetic theory, statistical thermodynamics, or plasma physics * Data science basics / Python coding / GenAI programming is desirable * Strong computer skills, including MS Office Education * Masters with minimum 2 years of relevant experience involving dry etch in semiconductor industry/ PhD in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Material Science, Physics, Chemical physics, Chemistry, Semiconductor engineering or relevant majors. * Bachelors in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Material Science, Physics, Chemical Physics, Chemistry, Semiconductor engineering or relevant majors with minimum 5 years of relevant experience in dry etch process Job Profile(s): Semiconductor Process Engineer 3 - Semiconductor Process Engineer 4 Relocation level: (TBD) Before Getting Started Please review Micron’s Internal Job Application Policy on your regional PeopleNow Career Opportunities page before searching and applying for jobs. Note in particular that: * Hiring managers may view your performance appraisals, original resume, transcripts or other performance-related documentation in your personal file. This information will be held in confidence. * If you are selected to interview for a position, you must notify your direct supervisor before participating in the interview process. ​​​​ 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 Benefits | Micron Technology, Inc 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, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.