Dry Etch - SMTS, PD, Advance NAND

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. \n\nMicron 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.\n\nAs a SMTS (Senior Member of Technical Staff), you will be a part of revolutionary Next Generation NAND research \u0026 development Dry Etch team driving Advanced NAND and dry etch technology forward. The position promises ample opportunities for innovation, collaboration and testing a new dimension and scaling with Next Generation NAND. A SMTS Dry Etch Engineer is a senior individual contributor responsible for defining, developing, and transferring advanced dry etch processes for Micron NAND technologies. You will work directly with process integration and other process areas such as Wet Etch, CVD, Diffusion, Metals, Lithography \u0026 CMP. You will work on state of the art and best in class dry etch chambers \u0026 own the process roadmap to meet program and yield goals. Your responsibilities include, but not limited to: \n\nLeading Dry Etch technology and critical module development \n\n * The SMTS Dry Etch Engineer owns key NAND dry etch process levels and modules, translating technology challenges into executable roadmaps for N, N+1, and N+2 nodes. \n\n\n\n\n * Serve as the primary Dry Etch representative in program and module meetings for owned process areas. \n\n\n\n\n * Drive multi-functional execution across Technology Development, Process Integration and Manufacturing. \n\n\n\n\n * Develop and innovate dry etch processes to meet structural and electrical specifications for advanced NAND devices.\n\n\n\n\n * Lead First-Of-a-Kind (FOAK) dry etch process development, including recipe architecture, EPD strategy, control plans, and integration alignment. \n\n\n\n\n * Establish tool redundancy, run-to-run controls, and E3 monitors to improve process robustness and manufacturability. \n\n\n\n\n * Independently meet Process maturity , CSPEC, SPC, and qual criteria and timelines for owned process levels. \n\n\n\n\n * Provide clear technical status and risk updates to program stakeholders.\n\n\n\n\n * Collaborate with equipment and supplier teams to define and implement process-level hardware roadmaps. \n\n\n\n\n * Apply model-based and data-driven problem solving to resolve complex yield, defectivity, and integration issues.\n\n\n\n\n * Contribute towards Technical Leadership Program\n\n\n\n\nTechnical Leadership and Development \n\n * Act as a recognized technical expert within Dry Etch for owned process areas. \n\n\n\n\n * Mentor MTS engineers, interns, and early-career staff on technical problem solving, data analysis, and plasma etch fundamentals. \n\n\n\n\n * Participate in Micron patent programs, technical seminars, and knowledge-sharing forums. \n\n\n\n\n * Continuously develop technical breadth and depth in dry etch technology and adjacent process areas.\n\n\n\n\n * Solid presentation skills in executive meetings. Present process and technology roadmaps for current and future technology nodes.\n\n\n\n\n * Comfortable in influencing other process areas technology roadmaps.\n\n\n\n\nSuccessful candidates for this position will have: \n\n * Demonstrated aptitude for research and development environment\n\n\n\n\n * 12-15 years\u2019 experience in dry etch process development in R\u0026D (NAND, DRAM or Logic) transferring to manufacturing. Of which 7-10 years in memory products such as NAND, and DRAM\n\n\n\n\n * In-depth knowledge of plasma physics, plasma chemistry, transport or surface phenomena gained through experience and/or coursework\n\n\n\n\n * Demonstrated leadership in problem solving. Experience in managing technical projects\n\n\n\n\n * Understanding various types of plasma dry etch reactors (e.g., RF sources, chemistries)\n\n\n\n\n * Expertise in statistical process control and analysis\n\n\n\n\n * Experience in solving scalability problems of deep high aspect ratio silicon/dielectric etches with a fundamental understanding of advanced conventional and unconventional (tailored) pulsing schemes\n\n\n\n\n * Proven ability to independently drive technical execution and influence multi-functional teams. \n\n\n\n\n * Strong computer skills, including MS Office, and SAS software like JmP and similar\n\n\n\n\n * Candidates having AI developing and coding capability could be preferred.\n\n\n\n\nEducation\n\n * PhD (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Material Science, Physics, Chemical physics, Chemistry, Semiconductor engineering or relevant majors) with at least 12 years of relevant dry etch process development experience\n\n\n\n\n * BS/MS (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Material Science, Physics, Chemical Physics, Chemistry, Semiconductor engineering or relevant majors) at least 15 years of relevant dry etch process development experience\n\n\n\n\nAs 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.\n\nMicron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.\n\nTo learn about your right to work click here.\n\nTo learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers\n\nFor US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron\u2019s People Organization at [email protected] or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)\n\nMicron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.\n\nMicron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.\n\nAI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate\u0027s true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification. \n\nFraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.\n