Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. Join an inclusive team passionate about one thing: using their expertise in the relentless pursuit of innovation for customers and partners. The solutions we build help make everything from virtual reality experiences to breakthroughs in neural networks possible. We do it all while committing to integrity, sustainability, and giving back to our communities. Because doing so can fuel the very innovation we are pursuing. Welcome to Micron's Advanced NAND Process Pathfinding Team — where the next generation of memory technology is developed. We operate at the groundbreaking forefront of semiconductor innovation, engineering world-class memory solutions built for uncompromising performance. If you're ready to redefine what's possible in NAND process technology, we'd love you on this journey with us. As a Principal Engineer – Dry Etch, you will be part of an innovative Advanced NAND research & development dry etch team. This role offers significant opportunities for inventive work, cooperation, and pushing boundaries with Advanced NAND. You will engage directly with process integration and other process domains including Wet etch, CVD, Diffusion, Metals, Lithography & CMP. You will manage brand new and high-performance dry etch chambers and lead the process roadmap to fulfill program and yield targets. Responsibilities Explore advanced dry etch methods to satisfy structural, electrical, yield, and integration demands throughout the NAND technology roadmap. Develop new plasma chemistries, process technologies, and equipment capabilities to enable future technology nodes. Apply advanced data analytics, AI/ML tools, and statistical methodologies to accelerate process learning and improve etch performance. Drive process pathfinding through automation, predictive modeling, and data-driven decision making. Work closely with Process Integration, Thin Films, Wet Etch, Diffusion, Lithography, CMP, and Device teams to drive technology development and manufacturability forward. Leverage AI-enabled engineering tools, advanced analytics, and digital workflows to accelerate process development, improve decision-making, enhance knowledge management, and increase R&D productivity across thin film technology initiatives. Minimum Qualifications Practical experience with ICP and/or CCP plasma etch technologies in semiconductor process development. Strong understanding of plasma-surface interactions, etch chemistry, profile control, and dry etch equipment fundamentals. Solid foundation in plasma physics, materials interactions, and semiconductor process integration. Experience in developing and refining dry etch processes for advanced semiconductor technologies. Familiarity with statistical analysis, data analytics, and process optimization methodologies. Strong cooperative abilities with the capacity to work efficiently across multidisciplinary engineering teams. Preferred Qualifications PhD/MS with 7–10 years of relevant experience in dry etch / semiconductor process development. Experience with high aspect ratio etch, advanced pattern transfer, selective etch, and structural process optimization. Experience applying machine learning, predictive modeling, automation, or virtual process modeling to technology development. Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work autonomously in a dynamic development setting. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Experience mentoring engineers or leading technical projects is beneficial. Join a team where curiosity is currency, collaboration is culture, and your work directly develops the memory that powers AI, mobile, automotive, and data center innovation worldwide. If advancing the boundaries of NAND technology excites you, this is where you belong! About Micron Technology, Inc. We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all . With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications that unleash opportunities — from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience. To learn more, please visit micron.com/careers All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact hrsupport_sg@micron.com 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. 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Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
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