Dry Etch MDE Principal Lead Engineer

Micron • Boise, ID

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We are part of Micron’s Technology Development organization, driving dry etch innovation for next-generation DRAM. Our Manufacturing Development Engineering team enables fast learning cycles and strong execution through hands-on work in a 24/7 development environment. We partner across process, integration, and manufacturing to turn ideas into scalable technology and build the next generation of technical leaders! This role combines people leadership, operations ownership, and deep dry etch expertise. You will lead a team across shifts, guide development execution, and remove barriers to accelerate learning and delivery. The position offers broad impact across technology development, strong visibility, and the opportunity to shape both people and process outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent semiconductor experience
• Experience in dry etch process development and plasma fundamentals
• Demonstrated leadership in a technical or manufacturing environment
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to manage execution across multiple teams and priorities

Nice To Haves

• PhD or MS with 5+ years, or BS with 10+ years of semiconductor experience
• In-depth knowledge of plasma dry etch technology and chemistries
• Experience in shift-based manufacturing or development environments
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and mentoring experience
• Experience Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to improve engineering workflows

Responsibilities

• Lead dry etch development execution and ensure efficient wafer flow and data quality
• Manage and develop engineers across shifts through coaching and mentorship
• Drive operational performance including cycle time, tool readiness, and execution metrics
• Partner with process, integration, and manufacturing teams to resolve issues
• Improve systems and workflows to increase development throughput

Benefits

• Choice of medical, dental and vision plans
• Benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Paid family leave
• Robust paid time-off program
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal