Senior Engineer – Process Development, Dry Etch NAND

Micron Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology in Singapore is seeking a Senior Engineer to support advanced NAND dry etch process development. This role involves improving process windows, optimizing recipes, and troubleshooting yield issues. Candidates should have a PhD or equivalent experience in relevant fields, strong skills in dry etch processing and statistical analysis, and a collaborative mindset. Join a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, where your contributions will help shape the future of semiconductor technology.

Qualifications

• Strong aptitude for technology development and experimental/data analysis in semiconductor context.
• Experience in dry etch processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced dry etch process development tasks.
• Troubleshoot process issues as part of cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with process development areas.
• Conduct root cause/failure mode analysis.
• Support pilot-line execution and process transfer activities.

Skills

Dry etch processing fundamentals

Thermodynamics

Transport phenomena

Kinetics

Plasma physics

DOE

Statistics/SPC

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Master’s with ≥3 years experience

Bachelor’s with ≥5 years experience

Tools

Analysis tools

Python

Job description

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Job / Role Summary

The 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.

Main 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 where needed to close hardware/process gaps.
• Support pilot‑line execution and process transfer activities as required by program needs.

Other Responsibilities

• 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 a culture of 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 ≥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.

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).

Embody 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.

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