NAND Process Pathfinding Lead Engineer

MICRON SEMICONDUCTOR ASIA OPERATIONS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Singapore seeks a Principal Engineer – Dry Etch to lead advanced dry etch development for NAND technology. You will manage new dry etch chambers and drive the process roadmap to meet program and yield targets.

You will collaborate with Process Integration, Wet Etch, Lithography, and other teams, applying AI/ML and data analytics to accelerate learning and improve etch performance. A PhD/MS with extensive experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Practical experience with ICP and/or CCP plasma etch technologies in semiconductor process development.
• Strong understanding of plasma-surface interactions, etch chemistry, profile control, and dry etch equipment fundamentals.
• Solid foundation in plasma physics, materials interactions, and semiconductor process integration.
• Experience in developing and refining dry etch processes for advanced semiconductor technologies.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis, data analytics, and process optimization methodologies.
• Strong cooperative abilities with the capacity to work efficiently across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Explore advanced dry etch methods to satisfy structural, electrical, yield, and integration demands throughout the NAND technology roadmap.
• Develop new plasma chemistries, process technologies, and equipment capabilities to enable future technology nodes.
• Apply advanced data analytics, AI/ML tools, and statistical methodologies to accelerate process learning and improve etch performance.
• Drive process pathfinding through automation, predictive modeling, and data-driven decision making.
• Work closely with Process Integration, Thin Films, Wet Etch, Diffusion, Lithography, CMP, and Device teams to drive technology development and manufacturability forward.
• 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 plasma etch

CCP plasma etch

plasma-surface interactions

dry etch processes

data analytics

team collaboration

AI/ML concepts

Education

PhD/MS in dry etch / semiconductor process development

Tools

AI/ML tools

statistical analysis software

Job description

Micron Technology, Inc. in Singapore seeks a Principal Engineer – Dry Etch to lead advanced dry etch development for NAND technology. You will manage new dry etch chambers and drive the process roadmap to meet program and yield targets.

You will collaborate with Process Integration, Wet Etch, Lithography, and other teams, applying AI/ML and data analytics to accelerate learning and improve etch performance. A PhD/MS with extensive experience is preferred.