Principal Engineer – Process Development, Photolithography, NAND

MICRON SEMICONDUCTOR ASIA OPERATIONS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Singapore seeks a Principal Engineer to lead the photolithography program, shaping technology and equipment roadmaps for margin, scalability and manufacturability.

You will mentor teams, influence integration strategies and drive innovation across development groups. The role requires deep expertise in lithography, optics, and process development, with an emphasis on collaboration with suppliers and cross‑site leadership.

Qualifications

• PhD ≥5 years, or Master’s ≥7 years, or Bachelor’s ≥10 years in a related field with semiconductor photolithography experience.
• Demonstrated experience in defining and executing photolithography process development.

Responsibilities

• Lead photolithography process development across advanced technology nodes.
• Define and execute process and equipment roadmaps aligned with future device requirements.
• Mentor engineers and drive AI-assisted efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with suppliers to accelerate breakthrough solutions.

Skills

Photolithography roadmaps

Optics & immersion lithography

Lithography simulations

DOE / SPC & data analysis

Education

Advanced degree in EE / Materials Science / Chemical Engineering / Physics

Tools

DOE software

SPC tools

Lithography simulation tools

Job description

Job / Role Summary

The Principal Engineer provides technical leadership for advanced photolithography development programs, defining and executing technology and equipment roadmaps that improve margin, scalability, and manufacturability. This role influences integration strategy, mentors engineers, and drives innovation across development teams.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead photolithography process development across advanced technology nodes.

• Define and execute photolithography process and equipment roadmaps aligned with future device requirements.

• Drive early adoption of innovative materials, processes, and patterning schemes.

• Leadcross‑functionaldevelopment programs and influence integration decisions.

• Partner strategically with suppliers to accelerate breakthrough solutions.

Other Responsibilities

• Mentor engineers andprovidetechnical guidance across projects.

• Generate intellectual property through patents and technical publications.

• Integrates AIassistedtools 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 byidentifying, testing, and sharing AI enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

• PhD≥5yrs, orMaster’s ≥7yrs, or Bachelor’s ≥10yrs of relevant experience in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field,withdemonstratedexperience in semiconductor photolithography process development.

Must Have Technical Skills

• Proventrack recordin defining andaccomplishingphotolithography process & equipment roadmaps

• Deep knowledge in optics, immersion lithography, polarized illumination, and low k1 imaging

• Advancedproficiencyin lithography simulation tools, material characterization,DOE, SPC, and basic statistical data analysis

Must Have Soft Skills

• Technical leadership & influence

• Strategic thinking

• Effective mentorship

Highly Desirable / Preferred

• Advanced DUV/EUV lithography experience

• Multi-site program leadership

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

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.

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.