Senior Engineer – Process Development, Dry Etch NAND

Job / Role Summary 

The Senior Engineer supports advanced NAND dry etch process development by improving process windows, optimizing recipes, and troubleshooting yield/quality issues in collaboration with Process Integration and other module teams. The role requires strong experimental discipline (DOE/SPC), structured problem-solving, and the ability to translate technology requirements into production-worthy process improvements. 

Main Responsibilities  

• Perform advanced dry etch process development tasks including process window analysis, recipe optimization, and tool continuous improvement evaluation for 3D NAND technology. 

• Troubleshoot process issues as part of cross-functional teams to improve yield and quality and take ownership of assigned improvement opportunities. 

• Collaborate with Process Integration and other process development areas (Wet Etch, CVD/Diffusion, Metals, Lithography, CMP) to develop and integrate solutions. 

• Conduct root cause / failure mode analysis and work with vendors/suppliers where needed to close hardware/process gaps. 

• Support pilot-line execution and process transfer activities as required by program needs. 

Other Responsibilities 

• Drive process simplification and incorporate best-known manufacturing methods into early development of upcoming nodes. 

• Document experiments, results, and learnings; present progress and risks in technical forums. 

• Integrates AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment and complying with organizational standards and legal requirements. 

• Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI-enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work. 

Candidate Profile 

Minimum Required Qualifications / Experience 

• PhD, or Master’s ≥3 yrs, or Bachelor’s ≥5 yrs of relevant experience in 
  Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field  

• Evidence of strong aptitude for technology development and experimental/data analysis work in a dry etch / semiconductor context. 

Must-have technical skills 

• Fundamentals in dry etch processing and at least one of: thermodynamics, transport phenomena, kinetics, or plasma physics. 

• DOE, statistics/SPC, and comfort with analysis tools. 

Must-have soft skills 

• Structured problem-solving and ability to work independently with minimal direction. 

• Cross-functional collaboration and clear written/verbal communication. 

Highly desirable / preferred 

• Data science basics / Python scripting experience (helpful for analysis/automation). 

Embody Micron’s core values: 

• People – Respect, develop and empower others  

• Innovation – Drive continuous improvement and breakthrough thinking  

• Tenacity – Show grit and determination  

• Collaboration – Build trust and foster teamwork  

• Customer Focus – Deliver excellence and value