Principal Engineer, Dry Etch & NAND Process Innovation

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

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead dry etch process development for NAND modules, shaping roadmaps and driving cross-functional execution. Deep domain expertise in plasma etch and proven program leadership are required to close technology gaps.

Role involves mentoring teams, providing status updates to leadership, and integrating AI-enabled insights to improve efficiency, quality, and outcomes across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Deep dry etch fundamentals (plasma physics/chemistry) and ability to apply mechanistic reasoning to outcomes.
• Strong SPC/DOE/statistical analysis and structured RCA.
• Technical leadership through influence; drive alignment and execution across multiple stakeholders and sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead dry etch unit process and critical module development; develop/innovate processes that meet advanced NAND structural and electrical specifications.
• Lead cross-functional teams to solve complex structural problems and drive alignment across process areas.
• Present and drive dry etch process and technology roadmaps for current and future technology nodes.
• Drive advanced scalability solutions for high aspect ratio etches, including pulsing/advanced schemes where applicable.
• Lead supplier head-to-heads and vendor engagements to accelerate process/hardware solutions.

Skills

Technical leadership

Strong communication

SPC/DOE/statistical analysis

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering / Materials Science / Chemical Engineering / Physics

Master’s degree in related field

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead dry etch process development for NAND modules, shaping roadmaps and driving cross-functional execution. Deep domain expertise in plasma etch and proven program leadership are required to close technology gaps.

Role involves mentoring teams, providing status updates to leadership, and integrating AI-enabled insights to improve efficiency, quality, and outcomes across multiple sites.