Lead Dry Etch Architect – NAND Technology

Micron Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Singapore is seeking a Principal Engineer / MTS – Dry Etch to lead next-generation plasma etch solutions enabling future NAND scaling and novel device architectures.

You will spearhead development of high aspect ratio etch, process integration, and AI-enabled workflows, collaborating with cross-functional teams to accelerate R&D and manufacturability while guiding junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in ICP/CCP plasma etch for advanced semiconductor process development.
• Deep understanding of plasma etch equipment, plasma-surface interactions, etch chemistry, and profile control.
• Solid foundation in plasma physics, transport phenomena, and materials interactions.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and qualifying advanced dry etch processes.
• Familiarity with AI/ML, statistical modeling, data analytics, and digital engineering methodologies.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and successful engagement with equipment and materials suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine dry etch processes to satisfy NAND roadmap criteria for structure, performance, and yield.
• Guide the development of next-generation etch solutions, encompassing high aspect ratio patterning, selective etch, profile control, and CD management.
• Evaluate new plasma chemistries, process technologies, and hardware to enable future device scaling.
• Collaborate with Process Integration, Thin Films, Wet Etch, Diffusion, Lithography, CMP, Device, and other teams to drive technology development and manufacturability.
• Leverage AI-enabled engineering tools, advanced analytics, and digital workflows to accelerate process development, improve decision-making, enhance knowledge management, and increase R&D productivity across thin film technology initiatives.

Skills

ICP/CCP plasma etch experience

plasma etch equipment understanding

plasma physics and transport phenomena

AI/ML familiarity

leadership with suppliers

Education

PhD/MS with 7–10+ years in dry etch/semiconductor process development

Tools

AI/ML tools

Job description

Micron Technology, Inc. in Singapore is seeking a Principal Engineer / MTS – Dry Etch to lead next-generation plasma etch solutions enabling future NAND scaling and novel device architectures.

You will spearhead development of high aspect ratio etch, process integration, and AI-enabled workflows, collaborating with cross-functional teams to accelerate R&D and manufacturability while guiding junior engineers.