Principal Engineer Advanced NAND

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

Job summary

A leading semiconductor firm in Singapore is seeking a Staff/Principal Engineer to drive innovations in dry etch processes. The ideal candidate will have 3-10 years of experience in process development and expertise in plasma physics. Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, developing process roadmaps, and mentoring peers. Candidates with a Masters or PhD in related fields and skills in Python coding are preferred. This position promises ample opportunities for collaboration and significant impact in next-generation NAND technology.

Qualifications

• 3-10 years’ experience in dry etch process development transitioning to manufacturing.
• 2-3 years in NAND, DRAM or Logic module development experience.
• Knowledge of plasma physics and surface phenomena.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative dry etch processes and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Present process roadmaps for technology nodes.
• Mentor peers in dry etch technology and project management.

Skills

Research and development environment aptitude

Dry etch process development

Leadership in problem solving

Statistical process control

Data science basics / Python coding / AI coding

Education

Masters / PhD in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Material Science, Physics, Chemical physics, Chemistry, Semiconductor engineering

Bachelors in relevant majors

Tools

MS Office

SAS software like JMP

Job description

As a Staff/Principal 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. Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Leading Dry Etch unit process and critical module development

• Develop/innovate dry etch processes to meet structural and electrical specifications
• Collaborate and lead cross functional teams to solve complex structural problems
• Present process and technology roadmaps for current and future technology nodes
• Associated with critical modules such as HAR, Tier by tier etches, WL contacts & staircase

Interaction with other Process Areas

• Identify opportunities & drive towards a collaborative solution
• Guide other areas technology roadmaps
• Lead or be a part of cross functional task force groups driving towards a target
• Develop basic knowledge tending to expertise in other areas process hardware, or technologies

Interaction with Dry Etch peers

• Be a resource and mentor for peers in dry etch technology and/or project management
• Provide critical updates to upper management on project status and impacts

Successful candidates for this position will have:

• Demonstrated aptitude for a research and development environment
• 3-10 years’ experience in dry etch process development in R&D transferring to manufacturing
• 2-3 years of relevant NAND, DRAM or Logic module development experience, e.g.: cross-functional teams projects and deliveries
• 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
• Demonstrated ability to lead supplier head to heads
• Data science basics / Python coding / AI coders shall be preferred over candidates without this experience
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office, and SAS software like JmP and similar

Education

• Masters / PhD (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Material Science, Physics, Chemical physics, Chemistry, Semiconductor engineering or relevant majors) with 4-10 years of relevant dry etch process development experience
• Bachelors (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Material Science, Physics, Chemical physics, Chemistry, Semiconductor engineering or relevant majors) with 7-12 years of relevant experience