SENIOR ENGINEER, PD SG DRY ETCH

1100 Micron SemiAsiaOP Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

1100 Micron SemiAsiaOP Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a skilled engineer to develop and optimize dry etch processes for semiconductor products. The role involves collaboration with process development teams and conducting research to drive innovative solutions.

The ideal candidate holds a Masters or PhD with significant experience in the semiconductor industry. The position requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in problem-solving, and familiarity with statistical analysis.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated research and development skills in science and engineering fields.
• Proficient in statistics and statistical process control.
• Ability to resolve complex issues via model-based problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Develop dry etch processes for Micron's products.
• Optimize processes to reduce costs and improve capability.
• Conduct root cause analysis to drive innovative solutions.

Skills

Research and development aptitude

Experimental design and data analysis

Analytical and creative problem-solving skills

Statistical process control

Kinetic theory

Transport phenomena

Dry etch processing

Data science basics / Python coding / GenAI programming

Education

Masters with minimum 2 years experience in semiconductor industry

PhD in relevant majors

Bachelors with minimum 5 years of relevant experience in dry etch process

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. Join an inclusive team passionate about 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 fuels the very innovation we are pursuing.

Job Responsibilities

• Developing dry etch processes to meet the physical & electrical requirements of Micron’s products
• Optimizing dry etch processes to reduce cost, process variability, and improve process capability
• Collaborating with process integration and other process development teams to develop innovative new solutions
• Conducting root cause and failure mode analysis to understand the limitations of current hardware and driving vendors for solutions
• Performing fundamental research to drive innovative solutions for next‑generation products
• Maintaining a technology development pilot manufacturing line
• Supporting process transfer to production facilities (some domestic and/or international travel may be required)

Qualifications & Skills

• Demonstrate research and development aptitude in science and engineering fields
• Experience with experimental design and data analysis
• Strong analytical and creative problem‑solving skills
• Ability to use extensive technical knowledge to guide strategic directions
• Ability to resolve complex issues through root‑cause or model‑based problem solving
• Proficiency in statistics (preferred) and 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
• Fundamental knowledge of at least one of the following: transport phenomena, dry etch processing, kinetic theory, statistical thermodynamics, or plasma physics
• Data science basics / Python coding / GenAI programming is desirable
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office
• Education: Masters with minimum 2 years of relevant experience involving dry etch in semiconductor industry or PhD in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Material Science, Physics, Chemical Physics, Chemistry, Semiconductor engineering or relevant majors; Bachelors in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Material Science, Physics, Chemical Physics, Chemistry, Semiconductor engineering or relevant majors with minimum 5 years of relevant experience in dry etch process

Equal‑Opportunity Employer 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.