Dry Etch Process Development Engineer

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.Micron Technology Inc. is a Fortune 500 company & employs about 45,000 workers worldwide, with HQ in Boise, ID!We offer the industry’s broadest portfolio of memory solutions—starting with foundational DRAM, NAND, and NOR Flash memory, extending to SSDs, MCPs, HMCs, and other memory-based systems. As the only memory fab in the western hemisphere, Micron is in the industry for nearly forty-five years and is one of the most prolific patent applicants in the world with 50,000 patents granted and still growing.Would you like to be a part of a revolutionary next generation DRAM research & development dry etch team driving critical modules listed below? The position promises ample opportunities for innovation, collaboration and testing a new dimension within DRAM. Work directly with process integration and other areas such as Wet etch, CVD, Diffusion, Metals, Lithography & CMP. You will work on groundbreaking, best-in-class dry etch chambers and own the process roadmap to meet program and yield goals.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). Minimum Qualifications:Ability to resolve complex issues through root-cause or model-based problem solving. Working knowledge in statistics, preferably 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. Academic or basic knowledge of one of the following: thermodynamics, transport phenomena, dry etch processing, kinetic theory, or basic plasma physics.Data science basics / Python coding or programming or scripting is desirable. Education: BS + 2 years of relevant semiconductor experience (required)Preferred Qualifications:Able to thrive in a research and development environment.Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills. Strong digital literacy, including MS Office.MS / PhD in a related field specific to semiconductor R&D (preferred)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 micron.com/careers/benefits.Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. 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