Principal Engineer, Thin Films & NAND Innovation

Micron Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. invites a Principal Engineer / MTS in Thin Films to shape next-generation NAND process technology.

You will architect and deploy advanced thin-film fabrication methods, partnering across Device Engineering, Process Integration, and Yield teams to push performance and reliability. You will lead technical programs, mentor engineers, and apply AI-enabled analytics to accelerate R&D in materials, deposition, and integration, ensuring Micron stays ahead in memory innovation

Qualifications

• Hands-on expertise across CVD, LPCVD, PECVD, ALD, PEALD, and MOCVD processes.
• Deep understanding of thin film reactors and their impact on device performance and reliability.
• Strong foundation in plasma physics, transport phenomena, or surface chemistry.
• Proven success developing new thin film materials and deposition methods from concept to integration.
• Experience leading technical programs and collaborating with equipment vendors.
• PhD or MS with 7–10+ years in thin films/semiconductor process development.

Responsibilities

• Advance thin film process development to meet demanding structural, electrical, and reliability targets across the NAND roadmap.
• Lead the creation of thin films for next-generation NAND cells, including dielectric, conductive, interface, and charge-storage layers.
• Explore new materials, precursor chemistries, and deposition techniques to unlock future scaling and architectural breakthroughs.
• Partner across fields — collaborating closely with Device Engineering, Process Integration, and Yield teams to improve cell performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Lead technical task forces and mentor engineers, resolving complex structural and integration issues while establishing best-practice guidelines for the broader team.

Skills

CVD

LPCVD

PECVD

ALD

PEALD

MOCVD

Thin film processes

Plasma physics

Transport phenomena

Surface chemistry

Thin film materials development

Technical leadership

SPC

Data analysis

Education

PhD or MS in chemistry, materials science, or related field

Job description

Micron Technology, Inc. invites a Principal Engineer / MTS in Thin Films to shape next-generation NAND process technology.

You will architect and deploy advanced thin-film fabrication methods, partnering across Device Engineering, Process Integration, and Yield teams to push performance and reliability. You will lead technical programs, mentor engineers, and apply AI-enabled analytics to accelerate R&D in materials, deposition, and integration, ensuring Micron stays ahead in memory innovation