Engineer, Yield Enhancement Laboratory

MICRON SEMICONDUCTOR ASIA OPERATIONS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Semiconductor Asia Operations Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Yield Enhancement Laboratory Engineer to tackle complex yield and technology challenges for advanced memory products, using state-of-the-art failure analysis techniques.

You will investigate failure mechanisms, perform fault isolation with techniques like EMMI, OBIRCH, SEM, FIB, TEM, and nanoprobing, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver rapid yield improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Engineering or Science is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communicator with cross-functional collaboration.
• Willingness to support shift-based operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Interest in semiconductor industry and Micron.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and solve yield, quality, and technology challenges.
• Perform fault isolation using advanced failure analysis techniques (EMMI, OBIRCH, SEM, FIB, TEM, nanoprobing).
• Identify root causes and enable process and design improvements.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering, Design, Yield Enhancement, Process Engineering, and R&D teams.
• Integrate AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and outcomes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Growth mindset

AI literacy

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

EMMI

OBIRCH

SEM

FIB

TEM

Nanoprobing

Job description

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

Join an inclusive team passionate about one thing: using their expertise in the relentless pursuit of innovation for customers and partners. The solutions we build help make everything from virtual reality experiences to breakthroughs in neural networks possible. We do it all while committing to integrity, sustainability, and giving back to our communities. Because doing so can fuel the very innovation we are pursuing.

Job Summary

As a Yield Enhancement Laboratory Engineer, you will be at the forefront of solving the most challenging yield and technology issues for Micron's advanced memory products. Working on leading-edge technologies, you will investigate complex electrical and physical failure mechanisms, transform analytical findings into actionable yield improvements, and contribute directly to technology development and manufacturing excellence.

You will have the opportunity to leverage state-of-the-art failure analysis techniques and advanced laboratory capabilities while developing deep expertise in semiconductor devices, process technology, and memory product architecture.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Investigate and solve complex yield, quality, and technology challenges through advanced electrical and physical failure analysis.
• Perform fault isolation and failure characterization using industry-leading analytical techniques, including EMMI, OBIRCH, Thermal Analysis, SEM, FIB, TEM, nanoprobing, and related methodologies to identify failure mechanisms and drive rapid yield learning.
• Apply knowledge of semiconductor device physics, circuit behavior, and manufacturing processes to establish root causes and enable effective process and design improvements.
• Partner with Product Engineering, Design, Yield Enhancement, Process Engineering, and R&D teams to identify design marginalities, process interactions, and technology limitations impacting product performance.
• Generate innovative solutions and develop new analytical methodologies to address emerging challenges in advanced memory technologies.
• Support new technology introduction, yield ramp, product qualification, and high-volume manufacturing by providing timely and accurate technical insights.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance analytical capability, cycle time, productivity, and engineering effectiveness.
• 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 or advanced degree in Engineering or Science is required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving 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 is preferred.
• Flexible to support shift-based operations in a manufacturing environment when required.
• 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:

Micron’s core values

• People – Respect, develop, and empower others
• Innovation – Drive continuous improvement and breakthrough thinking
• Tenacity – Show grit and determinationCollaboration – Build trust and foster teamwork
• Customer Focus – Deliver excellence and value
• Speed – Act with purpose and set the pace

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.

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.

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