Advanced Technology Japan Engineer, Dry Etching - Hiroshima - Fab 15, Japan
Originally posted 17 September 2026 by the employer — open 3 days.
About the role
This role involves the development, optimization, and maintenance of dry etch processes within DRAM manufacturing at Fab 15 in Hiroshima.
What you'll do
- Develop, optimize, and sustain dry etch processes for DRAM manufacturing.
- Lead process improvement initiatives for yield, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
- Apply statistical analysis and problem-solving methodologies to diagnose and resolve manufacturing issues.
- Plan and execute process evaluations for new product introduction and technology node transitions.
- Collaborate with equipment engineers and suppliers to improve tool performance and operational stability.
- Utilize analytics platforms and generative AI tools for data analysis, technical reporting, and project execution.
What you'll need
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes or equipment engineering.
- Statistical analysis and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional and global teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and data analytics tools.
- Basic English communication skills.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of programming, scripting, or database systems.
- Ability to utilize AI tools (including generative AI) for information gathering, data analysis, report generation, and operational efficiency, or willingness to learn emerging AI technologies.
Skills: dry etch processes, DRAM manufacturing, process improvement, statistical analysis, tool performance
This role has been open 3 days — well below the 81-day median for Process Engineering roles.
Process Engineering · Semiconductor Process
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Open roles in category
1041
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Median days open
81 d
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Median salary
$148k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Micron Technology | All employers we track in this specialty (1041 roles · 60 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 348 | 1041 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 1454 | 9314 · 108 employers |
| Median days open | 136 d | 81 d (+55 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $148k |
Skills observed across this category: dry etch processes, DRAM manufacturing, process improvement, statistical analysis, tool performance
Who's hiring in this category
- Micron Technology (this employer) · 348 open roles · median 136 d
- Applied Materials · 88 open roles · median 137 d
- GlobalFoundries · 70 open roles · median 89 d
- STMicroelectronics · 46 open roles · median 66 d
- Texas Instruments · 45 open roles · median 32 d
- Entegris · 42 open roles · median 27 d
How we counted: 1041 open Process Engineering (Semiconductor Process) roles from 60 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 20 Sept 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family row. Figures refresh nightly.