Dry Etch Process Development | Senior Engineer to DMTS (semiconductor industry)

sm2 consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SM2 Consulting in Singapore is partnering with a leading global semiconductor technology company to strengthen its Dry Etch Technology Development team. We are recruiting across multiple senior technical levels, including Senior Engineer to DMTS, to tackle next-generation memory technologies.

The role focuses on developing and optimizing Dry Etch / Plasma Etch processes, leading complex projects, and collaborating across Technology Development, Device, and Manufacturing teams in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Dry Etch / Plasma Etch process development experience.
• Technology Development, Module Development, or Semiconductor R&D background.
• Strong expertise in DOE, SPC, statistical analysis, and process optimization.
• Experience developing new process flows, hardware qualifications, and next-generation technologies.
• Ability to lead complex technical projects and influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize advanced Dry Etch / Plasma Etch processes for future technology nodes.
• Design and execute DOE plans to improve process capability and process windows.
• Drive process characterization, defect reduction, yield improvement, and root cause analysis.
• Evaluate new hardware, chambers, materials, and process technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Technology Development, Device, Equipment, and Product teams.
• Lead technology development projects and support technology transfer into manufacturing.

Skills

Dry Etch / Plasma Etch

Technology Development

DOE / SPC / Stats

Process Optimization

Cross-functional Leadership

Job description

Dry Etch Process Development Opportunities | Senior Engineer to DMTS

We are partnering with a leading global semiconductor technology company to strengthen its Dry Etch Technology Development team in Singapore.

We are recruiting across multiple senior technical levels, including:

• Principal Engineer
• MTS (Member of Technical Staff)
• SMTS (Senior Member of Technical Staff)
• DMTS (Distinguished Member of Technical Staff)

This is a highly technical R&D-focused opportunity supporting the development of next-generation memory technologies. The team is seeking experienced Dry Etch engineers who enjoy solving complex process challenges and driving technology innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize advanced Dry Etch / Plasma Etch processes for future technology nodes
• Design and execute DOE plans to improve process capability and process windows
• Drive process characterization, defect reduction, yield improvement, and root cause analysis
• Evaluate new hardware, chambers, materials, and process technologies
• Collaborate with cross-functional Technology Development, Device, Equipment, and Product teams
• Lead technology development projects and support technology transfer into manufacturing

Ideal Background

• Dry Etch / Plasma Etch process development experience
• Technology Development, Module Development, or Semiconductor R&D background
• Strong expertise in DOE, SPC, statistical analysis, and process optimization
• Experience developing new process flows, hardware qualifications, and next-generation technologies
• Ability to lead complex technical projects and influence cross-functional teams

If you are currently working in semiconductor Technology Development or Dry Etch R&D and would be interested in exploring opportunities at Senior Engineer, Staff, Principal, MTS, SMTS, or DMTS level,