Principal Memory Process Engineer - AI-Driven Dry Etch

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

Job summary

CHARTERHOUSE PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced semiconductor R&D professional to lead dry etch process development for next-generation NAND at its Singapore site.

The role focuses on advancing plasma chemistries, equipment capabilities and process integration, using data analytics and AI/ML to accelerate learning and improve etch performance. You will collaborate with multiple teams across process nodes, participate in cross-disciplinary projects, and contribute to cutting-edge manufacturing

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 developing and refining dry etch processes for advanced technologies.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis and process optimisation.
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.

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 plasma etch

plasma-surface interactions

process integration

data analytics

cross-functional collaboration

Education

PhD in relevant field

MS in related field

Tools

AI/ML tooling

statistical analysis software

Job description

CHARTERHOUSE PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced semiconductor R&D professional to lead dry etch process development for next-generation NAND at its Singapore site.

The role focuses on advancing plasma chemistries, equipment capabilities and process integration, using data analytics and AI/ML to accelerate learning and improve etch performance. You will collaborate with multiple teams across process nodes, participate in cross-disciplinary projects, and contribute to cutting-edge manufacturing