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Contract Dry Etch Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

This job requisition is for a Dry Etch Lead Principal Engineer at Micron Technology, Inc. Micron is a Fortune 500 company and employs over 53,000 workers worldwide, with headquarters in Boise, ID.

Partners with Manufacturing Engineering (ME) and Industrial Engineering (IE) teams to validate ... years direct Dry Etch experience. As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is ...

Senior Dry Etch Process Engineer

Boise, ID · On-site

$99K - $128K/yr

As a Senior Dry Etch Process Engineer you will be primarily responsible for starting up, developing, and optimizing processes to improve product quality, driving process yield improvements, cost ...

Senior Dry Etch Process Engineer

Boise, ID

$99K - $128K/yr

As a Senior Dry Etch Process Engineer you will be primarily responsible for starting up, developing, and optimizing processes to improve product quality, driving process yield improvements, cost ...

Partners with Manufacturing Engineering (ME) and Industrial Engineering (IE) teams to validate ... years direct Dry Etch experience. As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is ...

Senior Process Engineer - Dry Etch

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$103K - $133K/yr

... Dry Etchto join our MDCE team and help build a world-class Foundry Customer Engineering ... Direct etch experiencein advanced CMOS device technology * Knowledge of Design of Experiment (DOE ...

Senior Process Engineer - Dry Etch

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$113K - $146K/yr

... Dry Etchto join our MDCE team and help build a world-class Foundry Customer Engineering ... Direct etch experiencein advanced CMOS device technology * Knowledge of Design of Experiment (DOE ...

... repair reverse engineering including material selection, parameter optimization, equipment ... Proven track record of technical ownership and delivery of dry etch process innovations that ...

... repair reverse engineering including material selection, parameter optimization, equipment ... Proven track record of technical ownership and delivery of dry etch process innovations that ...

... repair reverse engineering including material selection, parameter optimization, equipment ... Proven track record of technical ownership and delivery of dry etch process innovations that ...

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How much do contract dry etch engineer jobs pay per hour?

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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Infographic showing various Contract Dry Etch Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 80% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,781 per year, or $48.9 per hour.
Manufacturing Alignment Engineer (Dry Etch)

Manufacturing Alignment Engineer (Dry Etch)

Micron

Manassas, VA

$73K - $94K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 15 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.

Our Opportunity Summary:

As the Manufacturing Alignment Engineer (Dry Etch), you will help shape how manufacturing happens across the network. You'll build alignment programs, drive bestknownmethod adoption, and partner with technical teams worldwide to improve speed, quality, cost, and equipment performance. Your work will directly influence how we scale technologies, optimize tool utilization, and develop our people.

(Disclaimer) While you may not exhibit all of the characteristics/skills listed below today, we are highly interested in a team member who is anxious to grow in both technical breadth and depth. If you are open to learning from and being a valued member of a team of top-tier engineers, we are eager to help build on your existing foundation and expand your individual and collaborative skills in this exciting and unique opportunity.

What's Encouraged Daily:

  • Lead development and execution of alignment programs to standardize BKMs, improve efficiency, and elevate manufacturing performance

  • Drive improvements in tool utilization, idle tool shutdown practices, POR-MOR gap closure, and global BKM deployment

  • Coordinate ESTA activities, recipe alignment, mismatch reduction, and defect improvement across technologies

  • Align PM procedures, qualifications, scrap reduction efforts, and recurrence prevention practices

  • Partner with global teams to define standards, implement improvements, and track progress to leadership

How To Qualify:

  • 5+ years' experience as a Process or Equipment Owner in Dry Etch

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field

  • Strong understanding of process and equipment systems, methods, and tools

  • Experience coordinating or leading area teams

  • Ability and willingness to travel internationally

What Sets You Apart:

  • 5+ years' experience as a Process or Equipment Owner in Dry Etch

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field

  • Strong understanding of process and equipment systems, methods, and tools

  • Experience coordinating or leading area teams

  • Ability and willingness to travel internationally

Our team vision is a continuing desire to develop your skills working in an inclusive, diverse environment of multicultural Teams across worldwide geographies! Enabling the creative career path you deserve with a collaborative environment and groundbreaking technology while rapidly growing your abilities.

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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To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers

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.

AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.

Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.


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