Responsibilities
Develop, qualify, and sustain dry etch (plasma) unit processes for sophisticated memory technologies (e.g., dielectric, conductor, and hardmask etch)
Optimize critical process metrics including CD control, etch profile/anisotropy, selectivity, microloading, uniformity, and line edge/line width roughness
Drive defect reduction and yield improvement using inline/out-of-line metrology, DOEs, SPC, and statistical data analysis
Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process excursions, tool health issues, and integration-related failures
Partner with equipment vendors on chamber matching, hardware and recipe development, new capability evaluations, and cost-of-ownership improvements
Document process baselines, change controls, and learning; communicate results and support the transition of technology to large-scale production
Minimum Qualifications
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
B.S. with 3+ years of semiconductor processing experience with emphasis on dry etch/plasma etch will also be considered
Experience in semiconductor process development or sustaining engineering, including DOE planning/execution and statistical data analysis
Working knowledge of plasma etch fundamentals, chamber hardware, and process characterization (profile, CD, selectivity, uniformity, defectivity)
Ability to collaborate effectively across multi-functional technical teams and communicate results clearly
AI proficiency or AI‑enabled ways of working
Preferred Qualifications
Hands-on experience with sophisticated dry etch platforms (e.g., ICP/RIE) and chamber matching across fleets
Familiarity with pattern transfer challenges (ARDE, microloading, footing/notching) and integration with lithography/hardmask stacks)
Experience with defect characterization techniques and tool health monitoring methodologies
Experience working with semiconductor equipment vendors, joint development programs, or R&D environments
Familiarity with technology transfer to high-volume manufacturing and sustaining support in a fab environment
The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:
$159,000.00 - $271,000.00 a year
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