Distinguished Member of Technical Staff (DMTS) – Process Development, Photolithography, NAND

Micron Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology in Singapore is seeking a DMTS to provide enterprise-level technical leadership in photolithography. This role will shape industry-relevant technology directions, mentor senior engineers, and integrate AI-assisted tools to improve efficiency. Candidates should have a PhD with 15 years or a Master's with 17 years of relevant semiconductor photolithography experience. Key skills include advanced knowledge in optics, process flows, and photolithography equipment and tools.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience with a PhD or 17 years with a Master's in relevant fields.
• Demonstrated experience in semiconductor photolithography process development.
• Industry-recognized innovation leader.

Responsibilities

• Sponsor long-range pathfinding initiatives for future technology nodes.
• Establish long-term photolithography technology vision.
• Serve as a technical authority across R&D and manufacturing.
• Mentor next-generation technical leaders.
• Integrate AI-assisted tools to improve efficiency.

Skills

Photolithography process and equipment roadmaps

Optics

Immersion lithography

Polarized illumination

Low k1 imaging

Semiconductor process flows

Memory architecture

Education

PhD in relevant field (min 15 years experience) or Master's (min 17 years experience)

Tools

Advanced metrology tools

Job description

Job / Role Summary

The DMTS provides enterprise‑level technical leadership, defining photolithography strategy and shaping industry‑relevant technology directions. This role leads & influences development & integration strategy, mentors senior engineers, and drives innovation across development teams.

Main Responsibilities

• Sponsor long‑range pathfinding initiatives for future nodes and architectures
• Establish and steward enterprise‑wide, long‑term photolithography technology vision and strategic roadmaps.
• De‑risk novel lithography concepts and platforms.
• Serve as a technical authority across R&D and manufacturing.
• Influence strategy at executive and industry levels.

Other Responsibilities

• Mentor next‑generation technical leaders
• Steward intellectual property and standards
• Set internal technical standards
• Integrate 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.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI‑enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work.

Candidate Profile

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

• PhD ≥15 years, or Master’s ≥17 years, of relevant experience in
• Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field, with demonstrated experience in semiconductor photolithography process development.
• Industry recognized innovation leader

Must–Have Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in photolithography process & equipment roadmaps; cutting‑edge photolithography equipment & metrology tools experience
• Advanced knowledge in optics, immersion lithography, polarized illumination, and low k1 imaging
• Advanced understanding of semiconductor process flows and memory architecture
• Multi‑node, Multi‑site program leadership

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.

Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.