Sr Vapor Etch Process Engineer (Wet Process)

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Micron 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.
At Micron Boise, we are part of a historic $15 billion investment to expand one of the world's most advanced semiconductor manufacturing sites. As a leader in memory and storage innovation, we are building the future of DRAM technology while creating opportunities to solve complex engineering challenges in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
As a Vapor Etch Process Engineer, you will develop and optimize critical vapor-phase cleaning and etch processes that enable advanced DRAM manufacturing. Unique to Micron, vapor etch is integrated within Wet Process Engineering, offering the opportunity to work across both wet chemistry and gas-phase surface reactions while partnering with equipment, integration, and yield teams to drive manufacturing excellence.
Responsibilities:

• Own and optimize vapor etch process modules to support high-volume manufacturing
• Develop, qualify, and maintain processes on single-wafer vapor etch platforms
• Drive defectivity reduction and improve process performance through data-driven analysis
• Perform root cause investigations using SPC, FDC, FMEA, and 8D methodologies
• Partner with equipment and integration teams to improve yield, cost, productivity, and process stability

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS or MS degree in Engineering or equivalent industry experience
• 2+ years of direct vapor etch process experience in semiconductor manufacturing
• Experience owning semiconductor manufacturing processes in a high-volume production environment
• Hands-on experience with vapor etch equipment and process optimization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using manufacturing data to drive decisions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deep understanding of vapor-phase reaction mechanisms, including HF vapor chemistry
• Experience with TEL, Applied Materials, or Lam Research vapor etch platforms
• Proven success resolving defectivity, chamber matching, and process stability challenges
• Familiarity with DRAM process integration and advanced semiconductor manufacturing
• Experience using AI-assisted analytics to enhance data interpretation, anomaly detection, and yield improvement initiatives

As 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 .
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