Principal Engineer/Manager, Process Development, Wet Process, NAND

MICRON SEMICONDUCTOR ASIA OPERATIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company is seeking a NAND Process Development Wet Process Manager/Lead in Singapore. This role involves leading a team of engineers to drive process solutions for NAND technology, ensuring safety and compliance, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 5 years' experience in the semiconductor industry, strong technical skills, and a proven ability to mentor and lead teams effectively. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in the semiconductor industry with Wet process background.
• Demonstrated ability to lead successful projects and oversee a process engineering team.
• Must possess a deep understanding of process technologies.
• Excellent mentor and team builder, capable of motivating and establishing culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to identify, prioritize and drive process solutions for NAND technology.
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety policies.
• Engage with suppliers to develop process and equipment aligned with technology roadmaps.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to align on project priorities.

Skills

Process technologies expertise (Vapor etch, wet strip)

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication (verbal and written)

Leadership in process engineering

Team building and mentoring

Job description

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

We are looking for a high‑energy, self‑motivated, result‑driven individual for the NAND Process Development Wet Process Manager/Lead role. The individual will lead a team of exceptional engineers to identify, prioritize and drive process solutions under the 15‑month cadence umbrella for yield, reliability and cost gaps for NAND technology nodes in different stages of technology introduction and development.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe environment through proactive safety practices and by ensuring safety policies are always followed.

• Hire, develop, mentor, and manage a team of highly capable process engineers.

• Create a culture of innovation and tenacity within the group to meet the needs of accelerated technology cadence.

• Provide regular feedback to your team members on performance, developing a career plan and mentoring the team members to support their professional development, through Micron’s performance planning and appraisal process.

• Set strategy for future technology nodes and help define roadmap.

• Engage with suppliers to develop the process and equipment needed to meet Micron’s technology roadmap.

• Collaborate with other process development, process integration, manufacturing development to align on project priorities and deliver robust, manufacturing‑friendly processes on time.

• Partner with Manufacturing fab for effective transfer, pilot ramp and ongoing development to achieve TECHNODE gate criteria.

• Engage with Procurement & Operations Central Teams and lead worldwide alignment efforts across technology to improve area efficiency.

• Communicate and collaborate with partners both locally and globally. Strict adherence to Micron Intellectual Property protection policy is a must.

• Must offer strategic thinking within the context of the PD leadership team in topics of team engagement, group morale, conducive working atmosphere and work culture.

  Oversees the activities related to the technical support and process development engineering functions of a manufacturing area. Plans and implements the development of new and scale‑up process formulas. Establishes operating equipment specifications and acts as a liaison with product design and development to ensure processes and designs are compatible. Leads efforts to achieve cost effectiveness and improved product quality. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in the semiconductor industry with Wet process background and strong organizational and technical skills with demonstrated success in engagement with global teams.

• Possess a deep understanding of the process technologies such as Vapor etch, wet strip, etc.

• Demonstrated ability to lead successful projects and experience overseeing a process engineering team.

• Must be able to instill a department culture within each team member in‑line with the company core values.

• Must be an excellent communicator (verbal and written).

• Demonstrated ability to take calculated risks challenging oneself and others to execute on new solutions.

• Must be seen by current reports as an excellent mentor, team builder, motivator and technical expert with proven ability to solicit feedback, accept input, and analyze success/failure.

• Oversees the activities related to the technical support and process development engineering functions of a manufacturing area. Plans and implements the development of new and scale‑up process formulas. Establishes operating equipment specifications and acts as a liaison with product design and development to ensure processes and designs are compatible. Leads efforts to achieve cost effectiveness and improved product quality. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.