Dry Etch MTS/Principal Engineer, Process Development SG, Advanced NAND

Micron; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. seeks a Principal Engineer/MTS to join the Next Gen NAND Dry Etch team. You will manage dry etch chambers, drive process roadmaps, mentor engineers, and collaborate with process integration, Wet Etch, CVD, and other groups to meet program and yield targets.

You will lead innovation in dry etch, mentor junior staff, and present technology roadmaps while integrating AI-assisted improvements. A strong background in plasma etch and SPC is essential.

Qualifications

• PhD with ≥5 years in chemical, mechanical, electrical, or semiconductor engineering and dry etch experience.
• ≥5 years NAND/DRAM/Logic module development with cross-functional teams.
• Strong leadership and project management experience.
• Knowledge of plasma physics, chemistry, and reactor types.
• Expertise in statistical analysis and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovation in dry etch technology and module advancement.
• Develop and optimize dry etch processes to meet specs.
• Define equipment roadmap with hardware teams for current/upcoming NAND generations.
• Mentor engineers and lead cross-functional problem solving.
• Present process/technology roadmaps to upper management.
• Guide AI-enabled improvements and cross-functional task forces.

Skills

Dry etch process development

NAND/DRAM/Logic module development

Statistical process control

Python / data science basics

Leadership / mentoring

Education

PhD in relevant field

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

MS Office

SAS/JMP

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 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.

Job Summary:

As a Principal Engineer/MTS (Member of Technical Staff), you will join a groundbreaking Next Generation NAND research and development Dry Etch team working on critical modules listed below. This role offers many opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and expanding capabilities with Next Generation NAND. You will collaborate closely with process integration and other areas such as Wet Etch, CVD, Diffusion, Metals, Lithography, and CMP. You will manage powerful dry etch chambers and lead the process roadmap to achieve program and yield targets. Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Main Responsibilities:

• Leading innovation in Dry Etch technology and essential module advancement
• Develop and innovate dry etch processes to meet structural and electrical specifications.
• Work together with hardware teams to develop the equipment roadmap for the current and upcoming generation of NAND products.
• Show expertise in dry etch technology fundamentals and possess a mechanistic understanding of how process parameters affect outcomes.
• Collaborate and lead cross-functional teams to solve complex structural problems.
• Present process and technology roadmaps for current and future technology nodes.
• Proactively predict when and how a future issue could arise and build mitigation plans.
• Contribute towards the Technical Leadership Program.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and encourage skills within the team.
• Be associated with critical modules such as HAR, Tier by tier etches, WL contacts & staircase.

Other Responsibilities:

• Find opportunities and drive towards a collaborative solution.
• Guide other areas on technology roadmaps.
• Lead or be part of cross-functional task force groups driving towards a target.
• Drive towards general expertise in other areas' process hardware or technologies.
• Serve as a resource and mentor for colleagues in dry etch technology and/or project management.
• Provide critical updates to upper management on project status and impacts.

AI Responsibilities:

• Integrates 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
• Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI-enabled enhancements within one's scope of work.

Minimum Required Qualifications/Experience

• PhD with ≥5 years, or Master's degree with ≥7 years, in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Material Science, Physics, Chemical Physics, Chemistry, Semiconductor engineering, or related fields along with at least 6 years of pertinent dry etch process development experience.
• Minimum 5 years of applicable NAND, DRAM, or Logic module development experience, for example: projects and deliveries involving cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated interest in research and development environment.
• Knowledge of plasma physics, plasma chemistry, transport or surface phenomena gained through experience and/or coursework.
• Demonstrated leadership in problem-solving. Experience in managing technical projects.
• Understanding various types of plasma dry etch reactors (e.g., RF sources, chemistries).
• Expertise in statistical process control and analysis.
• Experience in solving scalability problems of deep high aspect ratio silicon/dielectric etches with a fundamental understanding of advanced conventional and unconventional (tailored) pulsing schemes.
• Lead supplier head-to-heads.

Must Have Technical Skills

• Strong computer skills, including MS Office, and SAS software like JmP oe similar.
• Data science basics/Python coding/AI coders shall be preferred over candidates without this experience.

Must Have Soft Skills

• Strong statistical analysis, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Experience in leading cross functional projects and mentoring junior engineers.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Team player and self driver.

Embody Micron's 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
• Speed - Act with purpose and set the pace

About Micron Technology, Inc.

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