Sr Vapor Etch Process Engineer (Wet Process)
Micron Technology · micron.com
BoiseSenior2+ yrs
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The job in short
Semiconductor vapor etch process engineering.
Details
- Found
- 13 d ago · posted 2026-10-09
- Location as listed
- Boise, ID,US, US
- Role
- Chemical / Process Engineer
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Req ID:
JR107046 Sr Vapor Etch Process Engineer (Wet Process)
Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
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
Job Profile(s):
Semiconductor Process Engineer 3
Relocation Level: TBD
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