Staff Engineer, Advanced Development Process and Equipment, Dry Etch

Micron TechnologyHiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture,JP, map[@type:Country name:JP]full timeStaff
Activeverified Jun 13, 2026

Job description

Req. ID: JR85013 Staff Engineer, Advanced Development Process and Equipment, Dry Etch (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 Process Engineer you will be primarily responsible for starting up, developing and optimizing processes to improve product quality and reliability, working on process yield improvement, cost reduction, productivity improvement and risk management as well as resolving manufacturing line problems. You will also be required to identify, diagnose and resolve assembly process related problems by applying failure analysis, FMEA, 8D or SPC/FDC methodology. Additional responsibilities include coordinating and carrying out process, equipment and material evaluation/optimization to implement changes at process step, leading and participating in yield improvement and cost reduction activities, handling new process baseline qualifications and managing, auditing and liaising with material suppliers to achieve quality, cost and risk management objectives. ## Responsibilities * Identify, diagnose and resolve assembly process related problems * Coordinate and execute process, equipment and material evaluation / optimization initiatives and implement changes at process step * Lead / participate in continuous yield improvement and cost reduction activities * Validate and fan out new process baseline qualified, including new process, tools and/or materials for new product introduction * Support SPC/FDC/RMS/APC * Support site to site portability * Manage / audit material suppliers to achieve quality, cost and risk management objectives * Support internal and external audits ## Requirements * Proven experience in engineering, particularly in the dry etch process with Masters/PhD Degree or Bachelors degree in Engineering fields with 5 years experience in semiconductor industry are preferred. * Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify detailed solutions. * Experience in process optimization and yield improvement initiatives. * Familiarity with SPC, FDC, RMS, and APC systems. * Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. * Excellent communication abilities and the skill to effectively guide projects to successful completion. Job Profile(s): FAB 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.