• Developing dry etch processes to meet the physical and 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).

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience in experimental design and data analysis.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use extensive technical knowledge to guide strategic directions.
• Ability to resolve complex issues through root-cause or model-based problem solving.
• Proficiency 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.
• Experience in programming or scripting is desirable.
• Knowledge of semiconductor processing, solid-state device physics, and of dry etch processing or plasma physics is desirable.

Education and Experience:

• M.S./Ph. D. (or equivalent education) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or other related technical fields.
• B.S. degree with a minimum of 5 years' experience of relevant experience will also be considered.