Principal Engineer – Process Development, Thin Film (CVD/Diffusion), NAND

Micron Technology, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Singapore seeks a Principal Engineer to lead NAND Advanced Thin Films, steering technical direction and integrating complex film processes into manufacturing.

You will guide cross-functional teams, enable R&D-to-manufacturing transitions, and mentor engineers while delivering high-impact reliability and cost improvements.

Qualifications

• PhD (≥5 yrs), Master’s (≥7 yrs), or Bachelor’s (≥10 yrs) in electrical/materials science or related field.
• Experience in Thin Films R&D/PD for NAND including CVD and Diffusion thin films.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement technical strategy for film process development aligned to business and tech objectives.
• Lead multi-functional teams to develop, integrate, and scale thin film processes for advanced NAND structures/devices.
• Oversee end-to-end development of process modules with focus on manufacturability, scalability, and integration readiness.
• Resolve complex technical challenges with significant business implications (root cause analysis, mitigation of process/device failures).
• Drive tech transfer and ramp-up activities to enable transition from R&D to high-volume manufacturing.
• Lead cost reduction, yield improvement, and reliability programs through innovative process/material utilization.

Skills

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Mentorship

Education

PhD

Master's

Bachelor's

Tools

ALD/CVD

XRR

Ellipsometry

SEM

TEM

SIMS

XPS

SPC/DOE

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 / Role Summary

The Principal Engineer provides technical leadership for NAND Advanced Thin Films, defining technical direction and driving the strategic advancement and integration of sophisticated structural and electrical film processes into manufacturing. Successrequiresproven leadership in thin film module development, strong cross-functional influence, deep characterization and correlation capability, and strong judgment in technical tradeoffs for manufacturability, scaling, yield, and reliability.

Main Responsibilities

• Define and implement technical strategy for structural and electrical film process development aligned to business and technologyobjectives.
• Lead multi-functional teams to develop, integrate, and scale thin film processes for advanced NAND structures/devices.
• Oversee end-to-end development of process modules withfocuson manufacturability, scalability, andintegrationreadiness.
• Resolve complex technical challenges with significant business implications (root cause analysis, mitigation of process/device failures).
• Drive technology transfer and ramp-up activities to enable transition from R&D to high-volume manufacturing.
• Lead cost reduction, yield improvement, and reliability enhancement programs through innovative process/materialutilization.

Other Responsibilities

• Mentor senior engineers and influence technical direction across the organization.
• Represent the function in technical forums and strategiccollaborations;benchmark against industry standards.
• Identifyemerging trends/risks/opportunities and recommend future investments/critical initiatives.
• Integrates AIassistedtools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment andcomplying withorganizational standards and legal requirements.
• Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement byidentifying, testing, and sharing AI enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work.

Candidate Profile

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

• PhD≥5yrs, or Master’s ≥7yrs, or Bachelor’s ≥10yrs of relevant experience in
  Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field,
• Withdemonstratedexperience in Thin Films R&D/PD for NAND including CVD and Diffusion thin films

Must-Have Technical Skills

• Mastery of thin film deposition (ALD/CVD) for high-density NAND applications; process design/optimization/integration.
• Advanced characterization capability (examples cited: XRR, ellipsometry, SEM, TEM, SIMS, XPS) and electrical evaluation methods (leakage/impedance/capacitance/breakdown).
• Proficiencyin SPC/DOE/data analytics for optimization and fixing.
• Ability to drive novel chemistries/materials/hardware solutions (e.g., chamber design, plasma source optimization, gas delivery).

Must-Have Soft Skills

• Technical leadership through influence; strong cross-functional and cross-site collaboration.
• Mentorship and clear executive-ready technical communication.

Highly Desirable / Preferred

• Competitive benchmarking / industry trend assessment translating into actionable roadmaps.

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 lifefor 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.

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