Distinguished Member of Technical Staff (DMTS) – Process Development, Dry Etch, NAND

1100 Micron SemiAsiaOP Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

1100 Micron SemiAsiaOP Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a DMTS to drive innovation in NAND dry etch processes. The ideal candidate will have a PhD and extensive experience in Electrical Engineering or related fields, and will mentor senior technical leaders while resolving complex integration challenges.

This position emphasizes AI-driven solutions and technical leadership across multiple areas within the organization, making it crucial for the advancement of our NAND technology.

Qualifications

• PhD with ≥15 years of experience, or Master's with ≥17 years.
• Experience in R&D with senior dry etch process development.
• Industry recognition through patents, publications, or leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical expert for dry etch processes in NAND technology.
• Define equipment roadmap for next-generation NAND dry etch.
• Resolve complex yield/defectivity/integration issues.

Skills

Deep plasma physics/chemistry expertise

Advanced etch scalability expertise

SPC/analysis mastery

AI/data science capability

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering or related

Master's in Electrical Engineering or related

Job description

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. Join an inclusive team passionate about one thing: using our 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.

Job / Role Summary

The DMTS is a top technical authority and industry expert who defines, develops, and transfers advanced NAND dry etch processes, shapes equipment and process roadmaps, benchmarks against industry standards, and resolves the most complex yield/defectivity/integration challenges. This role carries broad technical vision, deep domain expertise, strong external engagement, and responsibility for elevating technical capability through mentorship of senior technical leaders.

Main Responsibilities

• Act as technical expert for dry etch process, hardware, and applications in NAND technology development; provide forward-looking insight on trends, capabilities, and integration risks.
• Define the equipment roadmap and drive mechanism-focused hardware roadmaps with suppliers for next-generation NAND dry etch.
• Benchmark dry etch capability against industry standards and translate external findings into internal advantage.
• Resolve the most complex NAND yield/defectivity/integration issues using deep expertise in plasma physics, surface interactions, and materials.
• Represent Micron’s NAND dry etch interests in cross-site and external technical forums/conferences; influence cross-disciplinary teams.
• Champion AI‑based solutions through the TD ecosystem.
• Provide technical mentorship and direction to SMTS/STS engineers; raise overall dry etch technical capability within the organization.
• Lead multi‑functional efforts across Technology Development, Process Integration, and Manufacturing; provide critical updates to leadership stakeholders.
• Integrate AI‑assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment and complying with organizational standards and legal requirements.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI‑enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work.

Candidate Profile

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

• PhD with ≥15 years of experience, or Master’s with ≥17 years of experience, in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Senior dry etch process development experience in R&D with technology transfer.
• Evidence of external/industry recognition and ability to represent the organization technically (patents, publications, invited talks, leadership roles in technical committees/consortia).

Must‑have Technical Skills

• Deep plasma physics/chemistry and advanced etch scalability expertise (e.g., HAR, tailored pulsing schemes).
• Strong SPC/analysis mastery.
• Ability to drive equipment roadmaps and supplier co‑development.

Soft Skills

• Enterprise‑level influence, mentorship of senior technical leaders, and strong executive communication/presence.

Highly Desirable / Preferred

• Strong AI/data science capability applied to process monitoring, defectivity learning, and technical decision acceleration.

Core Values

• People – Respect, develop and empower others.
• Innovation – Drive continuous improvement and breakthrough thinking.
• Tenacity – Show grit and determination.
• Collaboration – Build trust and foster teamwork.
• Customer Focus – Deliver excellence and value.

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. The innovations 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.

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.