About the role
AI summarisedThis Senior Member of Technical Staff (SMTS) role focuses on the research, development, and scaling of Next Generation NAND technology within the Dry Etch module. The engineer will lead technology roadmaps, develop First-Of-a-Kind process architectures, and collaborate cross-functionally with process integration and manufacturing teams to meet yield and program goals.
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Key Responsibilities
- Own key NAND dry etch process levels and modules, translating technology challenges into executable roadmaps for N, N+1, and N+2 nodes
- Serve as the primary Dry Etch representative in program and module meetings for owned process areas
- Drive multi-functional execution across Technology Development, Process Integration and Manufacturing
- Develop and innovate dry etch processes to meet structural and electrical specifications for advanced NAND devices
- Lead First-Of-a-Kind (FOAK) dry etch process development, including recipe architecture, EPD strategy, control plans, and integration alignment
- Establish tool redundancy, run-to-run controls, and E3 monitors to improve process robustness and manufacturability
- Meet process maturity, CSPEC, SPC, and qual criteria and timelines for owned process levels
- Collaborate with equipment and supplier teams to define and implement process-level hardware roadmaps
- Provide clear technical status and risk updates to program stakeholders
- Mentor MTS engineers, interns, and early-career staff on technical problem solving, data analysis, and plasma etch fundamentals
Requirements
- Senior individual contributor with expertise in defining, developing, and transferring advanced dry etch processes
- Recognized technical expert within Dry Etch for owned process areas
- Demonstrated ability to apply model-based and data-driven problem solving to resolve complex yield, defectivity, and integration issues
- Deep understanding of plasma etch fundamentals and technical problem solving
- Experience in leading Dry Etch technology and critical module development for advanced semiconductor devices
- Ability to drive cross-functional execution across TD, Integration, and Manufacturing units
- Capability to manage process maturity, CSPEC, SPC, and qualification criteria for high-stakes technology nodes
- Experience with recipe architecture, EPD strategy, and control plan development