Contamination Control and ESD Engineer

MICRON SEMICONDUCTOR ASIA OPERATIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MICRON SEMICONDUCTOR ASIA OPERATIONS PTE. LTD. seeks an AQ/QA-focused QMSEngineer to strengthen cleanroom controls, ESD qualification, and contamination investigations. You will monitor environmental parameters, lead CAPA actions, and collaborate with fab teams to sustain wafer yield and product reliability.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, AI-enabled analysis, and adherence to ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and ANSI/ESD S20.20 standards for global quality governance.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering related to semiconductor manufacturing.
• Hands-on ability with cleanroom equipment setup and basic tool qualification.
• Structured, data-driven approaches (SPC/DOE/FMEA) to evaluate issues.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled automation tools (Python, Power BI, Power Automate).
• Strong analytical, communication skills and growth mindset.
• Internship or experience in the semiconductor industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control cleanroom environmental parameters to meet strict specs.
• Execute ESD qualification and certification for FOAK tools and materials.
• Lead investigations into contamination events and implement CAPA.
• Develop and enforce contamination control and environmental monitoring protocols.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Operations, Process Integration, Equipment Engineering, and Facilities.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and ANSI/ESD S20.20 standards.
• Apply AI analytics and RPA to automate data collection and improve efficiency.

Skills

SPC/DOE/FMEA

Python

Data visualization

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Power Automate

Power Apps

Tableau

Job description

OurQualityVision isMakingMicronthe customer’s first choice for quality and Mission is to lead and inspire world-class quality through effective and efficient quality systems and services that deliver industry-leading products of choice.

Micron Technology, a global leader in memory and storage solutions, isseekinga dynamic and motivated individual to join ourqualityteam as aQMSEngineer. This role offers a significant opportunity to contribute to the manufacturing ofQualityMicronWorldClass latest productsthrough automated,effectiveand efficient qualitysystem.

Job Summary

The Contamination ControlandESD Engineer supports the semiconductor manufacturing environment by ensuring cleanroom conditions and ESD controls meet industry and company standards.This roleis responsible formonitoring contamination levels, supportingtooland material qualifications, andassistingin investigations when environmental or ESD issues arise. The engineer works closely withcross functionalteams tomaintaina stable production environment, improve reliability, and support continuous improvement initiatives. This position requires strong attention to detail, goodproblem-solvingskills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamicfabenvironment.

Main Responsibilities:

• Monitor, analyze, and control cleanroom environmental parameters—including airborne molecular contaminants (AMC), airborne particles, and trace metals—to ensure compliance with stringent semiconductor fabrication requirements andyield criticalspecifications.

• Execute ESD (Electrostatic Discharge)qualificationand certification forFirstOfAKind(FOAK) equipment, process tools, and newly introduced materials, ensuring alignment withfablevelESD controls and global semiconductor reliability standards.

• Lead systematic investigations intoOutofControl(OOC) andOutofSpecification(OOS) contamination or environmental events, performing detailedrootcauseanalysis and implementing robust corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to protect product integrity and wafer yield.

• Develop,optimize, and enforce contamination control and environmental monitoring protocols, ensuring allfabsystemsoperatewithin defined statistical process control (SPC) limits and reducing variability across manufacturing modules.

• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing Operations, Process Integration, Equipment Engineering, and Facilities teams to address contamination risks, drivecrossmoduleimprovements, and strengthen fab-wide quality and reliability performance.

• Ensure compliance with semiconductor-relevant quality and ESD standards, including ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and ANSI/ESD S20.20; coordinatewith site and global quality teams to support audits, close findings, and enhance compliance frameworks across thefab.

• Apply Artificial Intelligence (AI) analytics and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions to automate data collection, improve contamination event detection, and enhancewafer faboperational efficiency and decision making.

• 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 orMaster’s degree in Mechanical, Materials,Chemical,Electrical, Electronics Engineering, or a closely related field relevant to semiconductor manufacturing.

• Hands-on ability to perform equipment setup, basic tool qualification, and troubleshooting within a semiconductor cleanroom environment while adhering tofabsafetyand contaminationcontrol protocols.

• Applies structured,datadrivenapproaches—such as SPC, DOE, FMEA, orrootcauseanalysis to evaluate issues and support sustainable corrective actions.

• Familiarity withAIenabledand automation tools, such as Python, Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI, or Tableau, to support efficiency and data visualization is an advantage.

• Strong analytical, logical, and critical thinking skills

• Effective communicator, able to collaborate across all levels

• Growth mindset with a passion for continuous learning

• Internship or experience in the semiconductor industry is a plus

• Demonstrated leadership and a track record of impact are highly desirable

• Interest in and knowledge of the semiconductor industry and Micron

• 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.

• Embody 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