Dry Etch Senior/Staff Engineer, Process Development, Advanced NAND

MICRON SEMICONDUCTOR ASIA OPERATIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor manufacturing company in Singapore is seeking a Senior/Staff Engineer to innovate in dry etch processes for next-generation NAND technology. This role demands advanced problem-solving skills, experience in R&D, and a master's or PhD in relevant fields. Candidates will work in a collaborative environment focusing on optimization and innovation. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in tools like Python and MS Office are required. The position includes opportunities for travel to production facilities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate research and development aptitude in science and engineering fields.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to resolve complex issues through root-cause or model-based problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Develop dry etch processes to meet the physical & electrical requirements.
• Optimize processes to reduce cost and improve capability.
• Conduct root cause and failure mode analysis.

Skills

Research and development aptitude

Analytical problem-solving skills

Ability to multi-task

Knowledge of transport phenomena

Proficiency in statistics

Data science basics

Education

Masters with minimum 2 years of relevant experience in semiconductor industry

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

Tools

MS Office

Python coding

Job description

As a Senior/Staff Engineer, you will be a part of revolutionary next generation NAND research & development dry etch team driving critical modules listed below. The position promises ample opportunities for innovation, collaboration and testing a new dimension and scaling with next generation NAND. You will work directly with process integration and other process areas such as Wet Etch, CVD, Diffusion, Metals, Lithography & CMP. You will work on state of the art and best in class dry etch chambers & own the process roadmap to meet program and yield goals.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop dry etch processes to meet the physical & 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 the limitations of current hardware and drive vendors for 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 (some domestic and/or international travel may be required)

Qualifications & Skills

• Demonstrate research and development aptitude in science and engineering fields
• Examples of 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 statistical process control
• Ability to work independently, with minimal direction, and a 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 / 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.