Principal Engineer / MTS – NAND Process Pathfinding – Dry Etch

About the Role

Join Micron Technology's Advanced NAND Process Pathfinding Team in Singapore, where innovation in semiconductor memory is at the forefront. We seek a Principal Engineer / Member of Technical Staff specializing in Dry Etch to lead pioneering plasma etching solutions critical for future NAND scaling and device architectures. This role calls for someone with deep expertise in plasma processing and passion for cutting-edge technology development and integration.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and optimize dry etch processes aligned with NAND roadmap targets ensuring structural integrity, performance, and yield.
• Lead advancements in etch technology including high aspect ratio patterning, selective etching, profile governance, and critical dimension control.
• Investigate new plasma chemistries, cutting-edge process methodologies, and hardware enhancements aimed at future device scaling.
• Work collaboratively across interdisciplinary teams such as Process Integration, Thin Films, Wet Etch, Diffusion, Lithography, CMP, and Device engineering to promote technology development and improve manufacturability.
• Utilize AI-driven engineering tools and analytics to boost process innovation, decision-making, knowledge management, and efficiency in thin film R&D projects.

Required Experience and Expertise

• Significant experience with inductively coupled plasma (ICP) and capacitively coupled plasma (CCP) etching for advanced semiconductor processes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of plasma etch equipment operation, plasma-surface interactions, etch chemistries, and profile control techniques.
• Strong theoretical grounding in plasma physics, mass transport phenomena, and material surface interactions.
• Proven track record in developing, qualifying, and refining advanced dry etch semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence, machine learning, statistical data modeling, and digital engineering workflow applications.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with successful interaction and coordination with equipment and material suppliers.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree with 7 to over 10 years of relevant experience in dry etch or semiconductor process development.
• Expertise in high aspect ratio etching, pattern transfer innovation, selective etching, and complex structural engineering.
• Experience leveraging machine learning, automation, predictive and virtual process modeling within semiconductor R&D environments.
• Strong problem solving capabilities alongside excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability in mentoring peers and directing technical teams.

Additional Information

Micron Technology is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Reasonable accommodations related to the application or employment process are available upon request. Micron strictly prohibits child labor and complies fully with international and industry labor standards.

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