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As a Principal Engineer in the Dry Etch Technology Development Group at Micron Technology, Inc., you will develop plasma dry etch processes that can mitigate incoming Extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV) induced defects, innovate the film stacks for EUV pattern transfer, and optimize the processes for various EUV resist materials. You will design and optimize plasma etch processes for Micron's leading edge Memory products taking ideas from conception through process development that will then be implemented in our production facilities.
Primary areas of responsibility include plasma dry etch process characterization, optimization, design, troubleshooting, process transfer and fundamental research.
Dry Etch Process Development Engineers interact with groups such as process integration, electrical failure analysis, yield enhancement, manufacturing, and equipment vendors to ensure robust etch processes that meet the precise physical and electrical requirements for Micron products. This position requires the ability to clearly communicate complicated process results and explore different tool parameter spaces.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Identifying and testing new etch processes for sub-50nm features of dielectric, conductor, and silicon trench applications.
• Developing Critical Dimension (CD) tuning processes to reduce line edge roughness and control average CDs and CD uniformity.
• Working with vendors to improve existing tool performance and reliability.
• Comparing etch performance between different tools.
• Trouble shooting defects or other issues associated with a given etching process or portion of the processing line.

Successful candidates will have:

• An understanding of tool hardware impact on process performance.
• An understanding of process chemistry for dielectric, silicon and metal etch.
• An understanding of CD tuning processes to control uniformity, provide desirable vertical/lateral etch rate ratios, reduce photoresist sidewall roughness, and minimize profile micro-loading between isolated features.
• An understanding of statistical analysis and process optimization.
• An understanding of Statistical Process Controls (SPC).
• Previous plasma dry etch experience of Extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV) related applications is preferred.

Education/Experience:

• M.S. or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or related discipline is required
• 5+ years of hands on experience in development of semiconductor thin film deposition

About Micron Technology, Inc.
We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all. With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications that unleash opportunities - from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience.
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