Dry Etch Senior Engineer, Advance NAND

Micron Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology in Singapore is looking for a Dry Etch Engineer to develop and optimize dry etch processes for their NAND Research & Development team. This role involves collaborating with various teams to innovate solutions and conducting root cause analysis for product improvements.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's or Ph.D. in relevant fields, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and proficiency in Python. This position requires a proactive approach and the ability to manage multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Aptitude for a research and development environment.
• Ability to resolve complex issues through root-cause or model-based problem solving.
• Working knowledge of statistics in statistical process control.

Responsibilities

• Develop dry etch processes to meet Micron's product requirements.
• Optimize processes to reduce costs and improve capabilities.
• Collaborate with teams to develop new solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Basic data science skills

Proficiency with MS Office

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in relevant fields

Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience

Tools

Python

Job description

Overview

Micron Technology, Inc. is a leading provider of memory solutions. This position is for a Dry Etch Engineer in the NAND Research & Development team.

Responsibilities

• Develop dry etch processes to meet the physical and electrical requirements of Micron’s products.
• Optimize dry etch processes to reduce cost, process variability, and improve process capability.
• Collaborate with process integration and other process development teams to develop innovative new solutions.
• Conduct root cause and failure mode analysis to understand limitations of current hardware and drive vendor solutions.
• Perform fundamental research to drive innovative solutions for next‑generation products.
• Maintain a technology development pilot manufacturing line.
• Support process transfer to production facilities (may require domestic and/or international travel).

Qualifications

• Aptitude for a research and development environment.
• Strong analytical and creative problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to resolve complex issues through root‑cause or model‑based problem solving.
• Working knowledge of statistics, preferably in statistical process control.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and focus on meeting commitments.
• Ability to multi‑task and manage numerous projects simultaneously.
• Academic background: Master’s or Ph.D. in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Physics, Chemistry, Semiconductor Engineering, or related majors; or Bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of thermodynamics, transport phenomena, dry etch processing, kinetic theory, or basic plasma physics.
• Basic data science skills, Python coding, or scripting—desirable.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office.

EEO Statement

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.