Micron
Senior/Principal Dry Etch Engineer
Boise, ID - Main Site · Principal · Full-time · Posted Apr 10, 2026
- Experience
- Ph.D. or equivalent experience plus 3+ years; M.S. or equivalent experience plus 5+ years; or BS or equivalent experience plus 7+ years of proven experience.
- Education
- Ph.D., M.S., or BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or another related technical field; equivalent experience is stated for each degree option.
About the job
Develops dry etch processes and hardware solutions for advanced NAND, meeting product specifications and advancing technology roadmaps through collaboration with integration, manufacturing, and other teams.
What you'll do
- Lead dry etch process development, root-cause investigations, and defect analysis.
- Collaborate with integration and cross-functional teams on process specifications, technology roadmaps, and structural challenges.
- Support process transfer to production facilities and mentor peers; some domestic or international travel may be required.
What they ask for
- Experience with both ICP and CCP tools.
- Knowledge of plasma physics, transport, or surface phenomena gained through experience and/or coursework.
- Experience managing vendor relationships and driving solutions.
- Experience leading technical projects or groups; proven problem-solving leadership.
Nice to have
- High aspect ratio dry etch experience.
- Programming or scripting experience.
Tools
ICP, CCP, RF sources, MS Office
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