Senior Wet Etch Process Architect – NAND Innovation

Micron Technology, Inc; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Singapore is seeking a PhD/Masters/Bachelor‑level engineer to lead wet etch process development for advanced NAND. You will drive experiments, troubleshoot complex unit processes, and collaborate with global teams to improve yield, quality and manufacturability.

Expect cross‑functional leadership, innovation via IP, and active involvement in next‑generation node strategies. The role requires hands‑on experience in cutting‑edge wet etch technology, DoE know‑how, and

Qualifications

• PhD/Master/Bachelor degree or higher in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical/Microelectronic Engineering with minimum 3 years hands‑on experience in leading edge wet etch technology work.
• A deep understanding of chemistry, kinetics, thermodynamics, mass transport and physical phenomena.
• Knowledge of films and interface engineering and analysis techniques such as SIMS, XPS, EDX, SEM/TEM.
• Understanding of memory processing steps and NAND memory integration particularly for wet etch.
• Familiarity with data analysis systems and Design of Experiments (DoE).
• Proven ability to collaborate across local and overseas teams and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize unit processes to meet yield and quality requirements of advanced NAND products.
• Quantify benefits of process/equipment solutions to enable early experimentation and margin improvement.
• Prioritize issues within Singapore wet etch team for R&D breakthroughs.
• Integrate and troubleshoot processes in cross‑functional teams to improve yield and quality.
• Lead with Advanced Node peers on technology choices and translate device needs into process requirements.
• Identify disruptive processes early and work with manufacturing on viable paths forward.
• Conduct fundamental research, hardware evaluations, testing, and generate IP related to Micron.
• Initiate experiments to widen process margins and test manufacturability of next node solutions.
• Drive cross‑functional teams to implement process simplifications and improvements.
• Incorporate best manufacturing methods into early development of upcoming nodes.
• Design and implement advanced process monitoring and control methodologies.
• Serve as technical expert on projects improving processes, procedures and equipment.
• Lead multi‑disciplinary projects in quality, yield, cost and productivity meetings.

Skills

Data analysis

DoE

Education

PhD/Masters/Bachelor in Chemistry or Materials Science or Chemical/Microelectronic Engineering

Tools

SIMS

XPS

EDX

SEM/TEM

Job description

Micron Technology, Inc. in Singapore is seeking a PhD/Masters/Bachelor‑level engineer to lead wet etch process development for advanced NAND. You will drive experiments, troubleshoot complex unit processes, and collaborate with global teams to improve yield, quality and manufacturability.

Expect cross‑functional leadership, innovation via IP, and active involvement in next‑generation node strategies. The role requires hands‑on experience in cutting‑edge wet etch technology, DoE know‑how, and