Micron
Dry Etch Process Develop Engineer
$159K–$271K
Albany, NY · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years of semiconductor processing experience emphasizing dry etch/plasma etch for candidates with a B.S.; no years specified for candidates with an M.S. or Ph.D.
- Education
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering/technical field relevant to plasma processing and semiconductor manufacturing; alternatively, a B.S. with 3+ years of relevant experience.
About the job
Develops, qualifies, and improves plasma etch processes for next-generation memory devices, from R&D through high-volume manufacturing.
What you'll do
- Optimize etch performance, including critical dimensions, profiles, selectivity, uniformity, and defects, using metrology and statistical methods.
- Investigate process and equipment issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions with cross-functional teams and equipment vendors.
- Document process changes and learning, and support technology transfer to production.
What they ask for
- M.S. or Ph.D. in a relevant engineering or technical field; alternatively, a B.S. with 3+ years of semiconductor processing experience emphasizing dry/plasma etch.
- Experience in semiconductor process development or sustaining engineering, including DOE planning and execution and statistical data analysis.
- Working knowledge of plasma etch fundamentals, chamber hardware, and process characterization.
- Ability to collaborate across technical teams, communicate results clearly, and use AI-enabled ways of working.
Nice to have
- Hands-on experience with ICP/RIE platforms and chamber matching across fleets.
- Experience with pattern transfer, defect characterization, equipment vendors, or technology transfer to high-volume manufacturing.
Pay
$159,000.00 - $271,000.00 a year USD base salary
Tools
plasma etch, DOE, SPC, ICP/RIE
AI focus
The role supports the design and deployment of AI-enabled solutions to improve efficiency and decision-making; AI proficiency or AI-enabled ways of working is required.
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