Distinguished Member of Technical Staff, Dry Etch

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Micron Technology is seeking a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff (DMTS) to provide technical leadership for dry etch capability across Micron's global manufacturing network. In this role, you will define technical strategy, drive manufacturing innovation, and accelerate improvements in yield, defectivity, equipment productivity, cost efficiency, and process capability across DRAM and NAND technologies.

You will work closely with Technology Development, Process Integration, Manufacturing, Facilities, long-term planning, Factory Automation, and equipment suppliers. Together, you will transform complex technical challenges into scalable solutions. These solutions will strengthen manufacturing performance and support future technology roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the global technical strategy related to dry etch processes, including advanced plasma etch technologies, applications involving high-aspect-ratio (HAR) or equivalent experience, and emerging process-control capabilities.
• Identify performance gaps within Micron's manufacturing network and lead initiatives that improve yield, defectivity, process capability, equipment productivity, cycle time, and cost efficiency.
• Partner with Technology Development, Process Integration, and manufacturing sites to develop, qualify, and scale new process and equipment solutions for high-volume manufacturing.
• Influence equipment and hardware roadmaps with suppliers to improve manufacturing capability, efficiency, reliability, and cost of ownership.
• Lead high-impact technical programs from concept through implementation, ensuring measurable business outcomes and successful adoption across global sites.
• Develop and promote guidelines, governance processes, and knowledge-sharing frameworks that enable consistent dry etch performance across the worldwide production system.
• Deliver technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to senior engineers and technical leaders while strengthening organizational capability.
• Advance data analytics, automation, AI-enabled solutions, and continuous improvement practices to accelerate learning, improve decision-making, and enhance manufacturing performance.

Required Qualifications

• PhD with 15+ years, or a Master's degree combined with equivalent experience totaling 17+ years, of experience in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
• Deep expertise in dry etch processes, plasma physics and chemistry, profile control, selectivity, critical dimension control, and process integration.
• Proven success developing, transferring, and optimizing plasma etching processes in semiconductor research, development, and high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Proven ability to influence technical direction across organizations, lead complex multi-functional initiatives, and communicate effectively with senior technical and business leaders.
• Strong foundation in statistical process control, data-driven problem solving, process qualification, defectivity reduction, and manufacturing performance improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Broad experience across advanced dry etch technologies supporting DRAM, NAND, or groundbreaking semiconductor manufacturing.
• Recognized industry leadership demonstrated through patents, publications, invited presentations, technical committee participation, or other professional contributions.
• Experience influencing equipment supplier roadmaps and driving technical co-development across chamber hardware, RF systems, gas delivery, and electrostatic chuck technologies.
• Experience applying advanced analytics, machine learning, or AI-enabled solutions to semiconductor manufacturing challenges.
• Experience with EUV-enabled integration schemes, efforts to improve efficiency, or advanced manufacturing scaling 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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