FE OCT CPEE Dry Etch DMTS

Micron Technology•Boise, ID

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About The Position

Micron Technology is seeking a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff (DMTS) to provide technical leadership for dry etch capability across its global manufacturing network. The role defines technical strategy, drives manufacturing innovation, and accelerates improvements in yield, defectivity, equipment productivity, cost efficiency, and process capability across DRAM and NAND technologies. The position works closely with Technology Development, Process Integration, Manufacturing, Facilities, long-term planning, Factory Automation, and equipment suppliers to turn complex technical challenges into scalable solutions that strengthen manufacturing performance and support future technology roadmaps.

Requirements

PhD with 15+ years of experience, or a Master's degree combined with equivalent experience totaling 17+ years, in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
Deep expertise in dry etch processes, plasma physics and chemistry, profile control, selectivity, critical dimension control, and process integration.
Proven success developing, transferring, and optimizing plasma etching processes in semiconductor research, development, and high-volume manufacturing environments.
Proven ability to influence technical direction across organizations, lead complex multifunctional initiatives, and communicate effectively with senior technical and business leaders.
Strong foundation in statistical process control, data-driven problem solving, process qualification, defectivity reduction, and manufacturing performance improvement.

Nice To Haves

Broad experience across advanced dry etch technologies supporting DRAM, NAND, or groundbreaking semiconductor manufacturing.
Recognized industry leadership demonstrated through patents, publications, invited presentations, technical committee participation, or other professional contributions.
Experience influencing equipment supplier roadmaps and driving technical co-development across chamber hardware, RF systems, gas delivery, and electrostatic chuck technologies.
Experience applying advanced analytics, machine learning, or AI-enabled solutions to semiconductor manufacturing challenges.
Experience with EUV-enabled integration schemes, efforts to improve efficiency, or advanced manufacturing scaling initiatives.

Responsibilities

Define and drive global technical strategy for dry etch processes, including advanced plasma etch technologies, high-aspect-ratio applications or equivalent experience, and emerging process-control capabilities.
Identify performance gaps in Micron's manufacturing network and lead initiatives to improve yield, defectivity, process capability, equipment productivity, cycle time, and cost efficiency.
Partner with Technology Development, Process Integration, and manufacturing sites to develop, qualify, and scale process and equipment solutions for high-volume manufacturing.
Influence equipment and hardware roadmaps with suppliers to improve manufacturing capability, efficiency, reliability, and cost of ownership.
Lead high-impact technical programs from concept through implementation, ensuring measurable business outcomes and successful adoption across global sites.
Develop and promote guidelines, governance processes, and knowledge-sharing frameworks to enable consistent dry etch performance across the worldwide production system.
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to senior engineers and technical leaders while strengthening organizational capability.
Advance data analytics, automation, AI-enabled solutions, and continuous improvement practices to accelerate learning, improve decision-making, and enhance manufacturing performance.