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Micron

Dry Etch Process Development Engineer

Boise, ID · On-site

... dry etch processing, kinetic theory, or basic plasma physics. * Data science basics / Python coding or programming or scripting is desirable. * Education: BS + 2 years of relevant semiconductor ...

Micron

Dry Etch Equipment Lead/Manager

Boise, ID · On-site

Welcome to an outstanding opportunity to join Micron as a Dry Etch Equipment Lead/Manager ... This engineering position offers the chance to guide a dynamic team, working on the forefront of ...

Wolfspeed, Inc.

Dry Etch Engineering Manager

Marcy, NY · On-site

$134K - $185K/yr

This position is responsible for overseeing the Engineering team supporting the plasma etch module. This person will sustain and develop etch processes and equipment to provide consistent device ...

Cree

Sr Staff Process Engineer - Dry Etch

Marcy, NY · On-site

$123K - $169K/yr

Own and sustain the Dry Etch process area or a part thereof along with other department engineers and technicians as part of a 24*7 High Volume Silicon Carbide Wafer Fab. Respond to any process ...

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Dry Etch Engineering Manager

Marcy, NY · On-site

$134K - $185K/yr

This position is responsible for overseeing the Engineering team supporting the plasma etch module. This person will sustain and develop etch processes and equipment to provide consistent device ...

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As of Jun 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract dry etch engineer in the United States is $48.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41.11 and $50.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Dry Etch Engineer vs Process Engineer?

AspectContract Dry Etch EngineerProcess Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Electrical, Chemical, or Materials EngineeringBachelor's or Master's in similar engineering fields, often with additional certifications
Work EnvironmentCleanroom semiconductor fabrication facilities, focusing on etching processesVarious manufacturing settings, overseeing overall process optimization
Industry UsagePrimarily in semiconductor manufacturing companies and foundriesBroader manufacturing industries, including electronics and microfabrication

The Contract Dry Etch Engineer specializes in specific etching processes within semiconductor fabrication, focusing on dry etching techniques. In contrast, Process Engineers oversee broader manufacturing processes, including process development and optimization. While both roles require similar technical credentials and work in cleanroom environments, their scope and responsibilities differ significantly.

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Staff Engineer, APTD Dry Etch

Staff Engineer, APTD Dry Etch

Micron Technology

Boise, ID • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Micron Technology rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 39 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

11th of 139 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

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.
Department Intro:
The Advanced Packaging Technology Development (APTD) team at Micron drives the technologies that enable the AI era. We work hands-on with global R&D, suppliers, and manufacturing teams to turn breakthrough ideas into production-ready solutions. Our work sits at the intersection of innovation, scale, and real-world impact-and collaboration is how we win.
Position Overview:
Artificial intelligence is transforming the world, and High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) is at the center of that transformation. As a Senior or Staff Engineer on the Dry Etch R&D team, you will play a key role in developing and scaling plasma-based etch processes that enable next-generation packaging technologies. This role offers deep technical ownership, broad cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to influence long-term technology roadmaps from early research through high-volume manufacturing.
Responsibilities:
  • Develop and optimize dry etch process modules to meet performance, yield, and reliability requirements for advanced packaging products
  • Drive process capability, cost, and variability improvements using data-driven experimentation and equipment innovation
  • Collaborate closely with process integration and adjacent process teams including Wet Etch, Films, Lithography, CMP, Wafer Trim, and Bonding
  • Perform root-cause and failure-mode analysis and partner with equipment vendors to resolve complex process and hardware challenges
  • Support global process transfer and readiness for high-volume manufacturing, including occasional international travel

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Semiconductor Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of relevant dry etch experience
  • OR Master's or PhD in a related discipline with 3+ years of relevant dry etch experience in the semiconductor industry
  • Demonstrated hands-on R&D experience advancing process performance through structured experimentation
  • Proven ability to apply DOE, data analysis, and first-principles reasoning to complex process problems
  • Ability to work independently while managing multiple technical priorities and program commitments

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Deep expertise in plasma etch processes and plasma-material interactions for advanced patterning
  • Experience influencing technology direction, integration strategies, or long-term process roadmaps
  • Exposure to advanced packaging technologies such as TSV, RDL, hybrid bonding, or 2.5D/3D integration
  • Proficiency in statistical process control and variability reduction methodologies
  • Familiarity with Python, data automation, or GenAI-enabled analysis for process development

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.
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron's People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
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