Contamination Control and ESD Engineer

MICRON SEMICONDUCTOR ASIA OPERATIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Contamination Control and ESD Engineer at MICRON SEMICONDUCTOR ASIA OPERATIONS PTE. LTD. supports the semiconductor manufacturing environment by ensuring cleanroom conditions and ESD controls meet industry standards.

This role monitors contamination levels, supports tool qualifications, and assists investigations to protect wafer yield. You will collaborate with cross functional teams to maintain a stable production environment, drive continuous improvement, and apply AI/automation tools to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering.
• Hands-on ability to perform equipment setup, basic tool qualification, and troubleshooting in a cleanroom.
• Uses data-driven approaches (SPC, DOE, FMEA) to evaluate issues and implement corrective actions.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled automation tools for data visualization and process improvement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cleanroom environmental parameters (AMC, particles, trace metals) to meet spec.
• Execute ESD qualification and certification for FOAK equipment and tools.
• Lead investigations into contamination events with root-cause analysis and CAPA.
• Develop and enforce contamination control protocols and SPC monitoring.
• Collaborate with Operations, Process, Equipment Eng, and Facilities to mitigate risks.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and ANSI/ESD S20.20.
• Apply AI analytics and automation to improve data collection and decision making.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Data-driven mindset

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Python

Power BI

Tableau

Power Automate

Power Apps

Job description

Job Summary

The Contamination Control and ESD Engineer supports the semiconductor manufacturing environment by ensuring cleanroom conditions and ESD controls meet industry and company standards. This role is responsible for monitoring contamination levels, supporting tool and material qualifications, and assisting in investigations when environmental or ESD issues arise. The engineer works closely with cross functional teams to maintain a stable production environment, improve reliability, and support continuous improvement initiatives. This position requires strong attention to detail, good problem‑solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic fab environment.

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 and yield critical specifications.
• Execute ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) qualification and certification for First of a Kind (FOAK) equipment, process tools, and newly introduced materials, ensuring alignment with fab level ESD controls and global semiconductor reliability standards.
• Lead systematic investigations into Out of Control (OOC) and Out of Specification (OOS) contamination or environmental events, performing detailed root cause analysis 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 all fab systems operate within 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, drive cross module improvements, 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; coordinate with site and global quality teams to support audits, close findings, and enhance compliance frameworks across the fab.
• Apply Artificial Intelligence (AI) analytics and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions to automate data collection, improve contamination event detection, and enhance wafer fab operational 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.
• Embody Micron’s core values:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’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 to fab safety and contamination control protocols.
• Applies structured, data‑driven approaches—such as SPC, DOE, FMEA, or root cause analysis—to evaluate issues and support sustainable corrective actions.
• Familiarity with AI‑enabled and 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