Principal Engineer, APTD Process Control System

Micron Technology, Inc; Simpang Ampat; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Penang, Malaysia, seeks a Principal Engineer to lead APTD Process Control System initiatives. You will start up, develop, and optimize semiconductor processes to improve quality, yield, and reliability, driving cost reductions and risk management.

The role includes applying SPC/FDC, FMEA, 8D to resolve manufacturing issues, collaborating with process teams, and exploring AI-driven control solutions to enable advanced process control and scrap management.

Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing and advanced process control.
• Strong programming and data analysis skills, plus ML knowledge.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and enhance smart control solutions for manufacturing.
• Provide technical oversight for process control implementation.
• Conduct in-depth data analysis to identify variations and translate findings into controls.
• Define data collection requirements and perform integration in E3 environment.
• Lead training on control systems and AI-driven approaches.

Skills

Data analysis

Programming

Machine learning

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel internationally

Teamwork

Education

PhD, Master’s, or bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or Physics

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Hadoop ecosystem

Web-based applications

Job description

Req. ID: JR111656

Principal Engineer, APTD Process Control System

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.

Job Description

As a Process Control System Engineer, you will be primarily responsible for starting up, developing, and optimizing processes to enhance product quality and reliability. Your role includes improving process yield, reducing costs, increasing productivity, managing risks, and resolving manufacturing line issues. You will identify, diagnose, and resolve assembly process-related problems using methodologies such as failure analysis, FMEA, 8D, or SPC/FDC. Additional duties involve coordinating process, equipment, and material evaluations to implement process changes, leading and participating in yield improvement and cost reduction initiatives, managing new process baseline qualifications, and working with material suppliers to meet quality, cost, and risk management goals.

In this position, you will develop smart manufacturing solutions aligned with Industry 4.0 standards, gaining exposure to areas such as Machine Learning, Advanced Control Solutions, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT), and Deep Learning. You will have the opportunity to create comprehensive solutions, from requirements gathering and data analysis to system development, integration, and network-wide implementation. Your work will directly impact company performance by providing scrap/excursion control, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Advanced Process Control (APC or Run-to-Run), Fault Detection and Classification (FDC), and improved process capability. Collaboration with process teams to understand their tools, processes, and challenges is essential, as you will help develop process control models and strategies to ensure quality output.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and enhance smart control solutions for optimal manufacturing performance.
• Provide technical oversight, guidance, and support for process control implementation.
• Conduct in-depth data analysis and modeling to identify process variations and translate findings into control solutions.
• Support teams in classification, characterization, and categorization, define data collection requirements, and perform integration and data setup in the E3 environment.
• Define analysis and setup requirements, establish limits and OCAP, and participate in regular reviews with the process control team and network on best practices.
• Develop and deliver training on control systems and related topics.
• Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to develop control systems for process management (Claude code, LLM)

Requirements

• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing and advanced process control.
• PhD, Master’s, or bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or Physics.
• Knowledge of various sensor applications for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT).
• Strong passion for programming and data analysis.
• Familiarity with machine learning and data science analytical skills.
• Preferred experience with Python, R, SQL, Hadoop ecosystem, and/or developing web-based applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Ambitious, with the ability to multitask and manage dynamic priorities.
• Team-oriented with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required to fulfill objectives.
• Familiar with AI tools or with AI capabilities is preferred

Job Profile(s):

Product Development Engineer 5

Relocation level: (TBD)

Micron Benefits and Workplace Culture

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on Benefits | Micron Technology, Inc.

Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.