Engineer, PDE APACT MRDA

Micron Technology, Inc.; George Town; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Penang, Malaysia seeks an PDE APACT MRDA Engineer to develop and deploy advanced defect inspection and metrology solutions for NPI and high-volume manufacturing.

You will lead technology roadmaps, equipment qualification, and data-driven defect reduction across packaging platforms. The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, AI-enabled analytics, and collaboration with suppliers to ensure tool readiness and scalable MRDA deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree/higher degree or equivalent experience in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Materials, Chemical Engineering, or related field).
• Interest in and knowledge of the semiconductor industry and Micron is preferred.
• Knowledge & Experience driving equipment qualifications, technology transfers, and manufacturing ramp readiness is a plus.
• Able to demonstrate ability to influence technical strategy across multiple organizations and sites is added advantage.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and executive presentation skills.
• Strong analytical, logical, and critical thinking skills.
• Embodies 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 Speed – Act with purpose and set the pace Ability to apply baseline digital fluency and role‑appropriate AI literacy to use AI‑enabled tools responsibly and effectively for research, analysis, content creation, problem‑solving, operational tasks, and achieving business outcomes.
• Fresh Graduate is encourage to apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage advanced inspection and metrology platforms throughout package development and manufacturing.
• Develop technology roadmaps and capability strategies to meet future packaging requirements.
• Drive equipment lifecycle management, capacity planning, and technology insertion activities.
• Lead tool installation, qualification (TIQ), release, and production readiness activities.
• Establish equipment acceptance criteria, qualification methodologies, and deployment plans.
• Drive tool-to-tool matching and network standardization initiatives.
• Develop inspection solutions to detect, monitor, and reduce defect mechanisms.
• Set up defect metrics, observation methods, and continuous advancement plans.
• Manage MRDA data systems and engineering applications for Advanced and Conventional Packaging technologies.
• Enable integration of inspection, metrology, manufacturing, and quality data for defect traceability and analysis.
• Drive development of dashboards, analytics platforms, and automated workflows.
• Establish data governance, standards, and guidelines for MRDA solutions across the network.
• Apply AI and analytics to improve defect detection, prediction, and process control efficiency.
• Support technology development programs in Advanced and Conventional Packaging.
• Ensure inspection and metrology tool readiness for NPI, pilot builds, and manufacturing ramps.
• Collaborate with equipment suppliers to resolve issues and improve tool performance.
• Lead technical reviews, address blocking issues, and manage improvement initiatives with suppliers.
• Partner with Process, Equipment, Manufacturing, Quality, Automation, and Global Engineering teams.
• Lead project execution, risk management, and delivery for central initiatives.

Skills

Problem solving

Strong communication

Executive presentation skills

AI literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.

As a PDE APACT MRDA Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, qualifying, deploying, and sustaining advanced defect inspection and metrology solutions that support New Product Introduction (NPI) and High Volume Manufacturing (HVM). You will drive inspection capability readiness, equipment performance improvement, and defectivity reduction through close collaboration with cross functional team.

Inspection Technology & Equipment Ownership

Manage advanced inspection and metrology platforms throughout package development and manufacturing. Develop technology roadmaps and capability strategies to meet future packaging requirements. Drive equipment lifecycle management, capacity planning, and technology insertion activities.

Equipment Qualification & Deployment

Lead tool installation, qualification (TIQ), release, and production readiness activities. Establish equipment acceptance criteria, qualification methodologies, and deployment plans. Drive tool-to-tool matching and network standardization initiatives.

Defectivity Engineering & Yield Improvement

Develop inspection solutions to detect, monitor, and reduce critical defect mechanisms. Set up defect metrics, observation methods, and continuous advancement plans.

Data Analytics & Digital Transformation

Manage and improve MRDA data systems and engineering applications related to Advanced Packaging and Conventional Packaging technologies. Enable seamless integration of inspection, metrology, manufacturing, and quality data for defect traceability and analysis. Drive development of dashboards, analytics platforms, and automated workflows to support operational and engineering excellence. Establish data governance, standards, and guidelines to ensure scalable and reliable MRDA solutions across the network. Applying Artificial Intelligence and advanced analytics to improve defect detection, prediction, and process control efficiency.

Technology Development & NPI Readiness

Support technology development programs in Advanced Packaging, and Conventional Packaging. Ensure inspection and metrology tool readiness for NPI, pilot builds, and manufacturing ramps.

Supplier & Industry Engagement

Collaborate with equipment suppliers to resolve technical issues and improve tool performance. Evaluate and introduce next-generation inspection technologies and solutions. Lead technical reviews, address blocking issues, and manage ongoing improvement initiatives with suppliers.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Program Management

Partner with Process, Equipment, Manufacturing, Quality, Automation, and Global Engineering teams. Lead project execution, risk management, and achievement delivery for central initiatives. Influence collaborators and drive alignment across sites and organizations. Integrates 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. Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI-enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree/higher degree or equivalent experience in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Materials, Chemical Engineering, or related field).

Interest in and knowledge of the semiconductor industry and Micron is preferred.

Knowledge & Experience driving equipment qualifications, technology transfers, and manufacturing ramp readiness is a plus.

Able to demonstrate ability to influence technical strategy across multiple organizations and sites is added advantage.

Strong communication, problem-solving, and executive presentation skills.

Strong analytical, logical, and critical thinking skills.

Embodies 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 Speed – Act with purpose and set the pace Ability to apply baseline digital fluency and role‑appropriate AI literacy to use AI‑enabled tools responsibly and effectively for research, analysis, content creation, problem‑solving, operational tasks, and achieving business outcomes.

Fresh Graduate is encourage to apply.

About Micron Technology, Inc.

We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all. With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications that unleash opportunities — from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience. To learn more, please visit micron.com/careers

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