Senior Engineer – Process Development, Dry Etch NAND

1100 Micron SemiAsiaOP Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

1100 Micron SemiAsiaOP Pte Ltd in Singapore is looking for a Senior Engineer to support advanced NAND dry etch process development. You will improve process windows, optimize recipes, and troubleshoot yield/quality issues, collaborating with various teams.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant PhD, Master's, or Bachelor's with pertinent experience and possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of dry etch processing and statistics is essential.

Master's ≥3 years or Bachelor's ≥5 years experience is required, along with a focus on continuous improvement and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• PhD, or Master's ≥3 years, or Bachelor's ≥5 years of relevant experience in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Evidence of strong aptitude for technology development and experimental/data analysis work in a dry etch / semiconductor context.
• Fundamentals in dry etch processing and at least one of: thermodynamics, transport phenomena, kinetics, or plasma physics.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced dry etch process development tasks.
• Troubleshoot process issues and improve yield and quality.
• Collaborate with other process development areas.
• Conduct root cause/failure mode analysis.
• Support pilot-line execution and process transfer activities.
• Drive process simplification and incorporate best-known methods.
• Document experiments and present progress in forums.

Skills

Dry etch processing

Experimental/data analysis

Collaboration

Structured problem-solving

Python scripting

Education

PhD, Master's ≥3 years, or Bachelor's ≥5 years in relevant field

Tools

DOE

Statistics/SPC

Job description

Job / Role Summary

Senior Engineer supports advanced NAND dry etch process development by improving process windows, optimizing recipes, and troubleshooting yield/quality issues in collaboration with Process Integration and other module teams. The role requires strong experimental discipline (DOE/SPC), structured problem‑solving, and the ability to translate technology requirements into production‑worthy process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced dry etch process development tasks including process window analysis, recipe optimization, and tool continuous improvement evaluation for 3D NAND technology.
• Troubleshoot process issues as part of cross‑functional teams to improve yield and quality, and take ownership of assigned improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with Process Integration and other process development areas (Wet Etch, CVD/Diffusion, Metals, Lithography, CMP) to develop and integrate solutions.
• Conduct root cause / failure mode analysis and work with vendors/suppliers when necessary to close hardware/process gaps.
• Support pilot‑line execution and process transfer activities as required.
• Drive process simplification and incorporate best‑known manufacturing methods into early development of upcoming nodes.
• Document experiments, results, and learnings; present progress and risks in technical forums.
• Integrate AI‑assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment and complying with organizational standards and legal requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI‑enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work.

Candidate Profile

Minimum Required Qualifications / Experience

• PhD, or Master’s ≥3years, or Bachelor’s ≥5years of relevant experience in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Evidence of strong aptitude for technology development and experimental/data analysis work in a dry etch / semiconductor context.

Must‑have Technical Skills

• Fundamentals in dry etch processing and at least one of: thermodynamics, transport phenomena, kinetics, or plasma physics.
• DOE, statistics/SPC, and comfort with analysis tools.

Must‑have Soft Skills

• Structured problem‑solving and ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Cross‑functional collaboration and clear written/verbal communication.

Highly Desirable / Preferred

• Data science basics / Python scripting experience (helpful for analysis/automation).

Micron’s Core Values

• People – Respect, develop and empower others
• Innovation – Drive continuous improvement and breakthrough thinking
• Tenacity – Show grit and determination
• Collaboration – Build trust and foster teamwork
• Customer Focus – Deliver excellence and value

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.