Principal Engineer - Memory Process Pathfinding

CHARTERHOUSE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Charterhouse PTE. LTD. seeks an experienced Senior Plasma Etch Engineer for advanced memory R&D in Singapore.

You will lead the dry etch roadmap for next-generation NAND, and drive plasma chemistry, process equipment capabilities, and toolbox improvements across cross-disciplinary teams. You will apply data analytics, AI/ML and predictive modelling to speed up learning curves and optimize etch performance while coordinating with Process Integration, Thin Films, Wet Etch, Diffusion, Lithography,

Qualifications

• Hands-on ICP and/or CCP plasma etch experience in semiconductor process development.
• Strong grasp of plasma-surface interactions, etch chemistry, profile control and etch equipment.
• Foundation in plasma physics, materials interactions and process integration.
• Experience refining dry etch processes for advanced technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the dry etch process roadmap for next-generation NAND, meeting structural, electrical and yield targets.
• Develop new plasma chemistries, processes and equipment capabilities for future nodes.
• Manage new, high-performance dry etch chambers.
• Use data analytics, AI/ML and predictive modelling to speed up process learning and improve etch performance.
• Work closely with Process Integration, Thin Films, Wet Etch, Diffusion, Lithography, CMP and Device teams.

Skills

ICP/CCP etch

plasma etch

data analytics

team collaboration

Education

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

Job description

This is a chance to do advanced memory R&D at one of Singapore's most recognised semiconductor sites. The site's current fab was the first front-end fab in the world to be recognised by the World Economic Forum as both an Advanced Fourth Industrial Revolution Lighthouse and a Sustainability Lighthouse. The company is also investing about US$7 billion in a new HBM advanced packaging facility, the first of its kind in Singapore, and its future Singapore expansion plans will also support long-term NAND manufacturing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the dry etch process roadmap for next-generation NAND, meeting structural, electrical and yield targets
• Develop new plasma chemistries, processes and equipment capabilities for future nodes
• Manage new, high-performance dry etch chambers
• Use data analytics, AI/ML and predictive modelling to speed up process learning and improve etch performance
• Work closely with Process Integration, Thin Films, Wet Etch, Diffusion, Lithography, CMP and Device teams

REQUIREMENTS:

• Hands-on ICP and/or CCP plasma etch experience in semiconductor process development
• Strong grasp of plasma-surface interactions, etch chemistry, profile control and etch equipment
• Foundation in plasma physics, materials interactions and process integration
• Experience developing and refining dry etch processes for advanced technologies
• Familiarity with statistical analysis and process optimisation
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams

Preferred

• PhD or MS with 7 to 10 years in dry etch or process development
• High aspect ratio (HAR) etch, pattern transfer, selective etch
• ML, predictive or virtual process modelling applied to technology development
• Autonomy in a fast-moving R&D setting, strong communication skills
• Mentoring or technical project leadership

EA License no: 16S8066 | Reg no.: R1767184

Only successful candidates will be notified.