Senior Engineer - Process Development, Dry Etch NAND

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Job / Role Summary
The Senior Engineer supports advanced NAND dry etch process development by improving process windows, optimizing recipes, and troubleshooting yield/quality issues in collaboration with Process Integration and other module teams. The role requires strong experimental discipline (DOE/SPC), structured problem-solving, and the ability to translate technology requirements into production-worthy process improvements.
Main Responsibilities

• Perform advanced dry etch process development tasks including process window analysis, recipe optimization, and tool continuous improvement evaluation for 3D NAND technology.

• Troubleshoot process issues as part of cross-functional teams to improve yield and quality and take ownership of assigned improvement opportunities.

• Collaborate with Process Integration and other process development areas (Wet Etch, CVD/Diffusion, Metals, Lithography, CMP) to develop and integrate solutions.

• Conduct root cause / failure mode analysis and work with vendors/suppliers where needed to close hardware/process gaps.

• Support pilot-line execution and process transfer activities as required by program needs.

Other Responsibilities

• Drive process simplification and incorporate best-known manufacturing methods into early development of upcoming nodes.

• Document experiments, results, and learnings; present progress and risks in technical forums.

• Integrates AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment and complying with organizational standards and legal requirements.

• Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying , testing, and sharing AI-enabled enhancements within one's scope of work.

Candidate Profile
Minimum Required Qualifications / Experience

• PhD, or Master's ≥3 yrs, or Bachelor's ≥5 yrs of relevant experience in
  Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field

• Evidence of strong aptitude for technology development and experimental/data analysis work in a dry etch / semiconductor context.

Must-have technical skills

• Fundamentals in dry etch processing and at least one of: thermodynamics, transport phenomena, kinetics, or plasma physics.

• DOE, statistics/SPC, and comfort with analysis tools.

Must-have soft skills

• Structured problem-solving and ability to work independently with minimal direction.

• Cross-functional collaboration and clear written/verbal communication.

Highly desirable / preferred

• Data science basics / Python scripting experience (helpful for analysis/automation).

Embody Micron's core values:

• People - Respect, develop and empower others

• Innovation - Drive continuous improvement and breakthrough thinking

• Tenacity - Show grit and determination

• Collaboration - Build trust and foster teamwork

• Customer Focus - Deliver excellence and value

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