Principal Dry Etch Process Engineer for Next-Gen NAND R&D

Micron Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking a Principal Engineer/MTS to join the Next Generation NAND Dry Etch team in Singapore. You will lead innovation in dry etch processes, develop robust process tools, and align with hardware teams on equipment roadmaps while mentoring junior engineers and guiding cross-functional groups toward ambitious program targets.

The role emphasizes leadership, advanced plasma knowledge, and the ability to solve complex etch challenges across multiple technology nodes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in research and development environment.
• 6-10 years’ experience in dry etch process development in R&D moving into manufacturing.
• 4-5 years of applicable NAND, DRAM, or Logic module development experience, with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of plasma physics, plasma chemistry, transport or surface phenomena.
• Demonstrated leadership in problem-solving and managing technical projects.
• Understanding various types of plasma dry etch reactors (e.g., RF sources, chemistries).
• Expertise in statistical process control and analysis.
• Experience solving scalability problems of deep high aspect ratio etch with tailored pulsing schemes.
• Lead supplier head-to-heads.
• Data science basics/Python coding/AI coders preferred.
• Strong computer skills, MS Office, and SAS software like JMP.

Responsibilities

• Leading innovation in Dry Etch technology and module advancement.
• Develop and innovate dry etch processes to meet structural and electrical specifications.
• Collaborate with hardware teams to roadmap equipment for current and upcoming NAND generations.
• Mentor engineers and lead cross-functional teams to solve complex problems.
• Present process and technology roadmaps to current and future nodes.

Skills

Dry etch development

Leadership

Project management

Data science basics

Python coding

Statistical analysis

SAS/JMP

MS Office

Education

Master's degree or PhD in related fields

Bachelor's degree with 10 years in field

Tools

JMP

SAS

MS Office

Job description

Micron Technology is seeking a Principal Engineer/MTS to join the Next Generation NAND Dry Etch team in Singapore. You will lead innovation in dry etch processes, develop robust process tools, and align with hardware teams on equipment roadmaps while mentoring junior engineers and guiding cross-functional groups toward ambitious program targets.

The role emphasizes leadership, advanced plasma knowledge, and the ability to solve complex etch challenges across multiple technology nodes.