Lead Atomic Layer Etch Architect

Applied Angstrom Technology Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Angstrom Technology Pte. Ltd. (AAT) is a Singapore-based startup focused on atomic layer etch technologies for 3D device manufacturing.

As Principal Process Engineer, you will lead R&D, define process roadmaps, and mentor staff while collaborating with software and hardware teams. You will drive strategy for ALE isotropic/anisotropic etching, partner on real-time process control, qualify prototypes, and translate customer roadmaps into concrete specifications.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree in a related engineering discipline.
• 8+ years (PhD) or 12+ years (Master’s) of hands‑on semiconductor process R&D.
• Proven track record taking novel formulations to manufacturing or pilot lines.
• Deep expertise in plasma etch physics, self‑limiting reactions, surface analysis.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical strategy and process architecture for ALE etching targeting HAR and GAA nanosheet release.
• Lead plasma-surface interaction studies and surface chemistry kinetics.
• Partner with software/AI teams to integrate recipe optimization and real-time end‑point detection.
• Collaborate to specify chamber geometry, gas distribution, RF coupling, and thermal management.
• Lead process qualification from alpha/beta to customer demonstration.
• Translate roadmaps into concrete process specs and technical proposals.
• Mentor staff and guide patent disclosures for IP leadership.

Skills

Semiconductor process R&D

DOE

SPC

Plasma etch physics

Surface chemistry kinetics

DOE optimization

Langmuir probes

Education

PhD in Materials Science

Master's degree in Materials Science

Tools

JMP

Minitab

MATLAB

SEM

TEM

XPS

AFM

ellipsometry

SIMS

profilometry

Job description

Applied Angstrom Technology Pte. Ltd. (AAT) is a Singapore-based startup focused on atomic layer etch technologies for 3D device manufacturing.

As Principal Process Engineer, you will lead R&D, define process roadmaps, and mentor staff while collaborating with software and hardware teams. You will drive strategy for ALE isotropic/anisotropic etching, partner on real-time process control, qualify prototypes, and translate customer roadmaps into concrete specifications.