Principal/Staff Engineer, PCVD Film Deposition, TD

Micron; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated engineer for the Technology Development team focused on advanced thin film deposition for next-generation memory technologies.

Responsibilities range from process development to technical leadership (Principal/Staff level) in a collaborative environment. The role requires expertise in ALD, LPCVD, PECVD, and PVD, strong data analytics skills, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while defining technology roadmaps to drive innovation and

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years (PhD) or 8 years (Master) hands-on experience in advanced thin film deposition, characterization or related semiconductor field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize advanced thin film deposition processes (ALD, LPCVD, PECVD, PVD) for cutting-edge device architectures.
• Design and execute DOE experiments to improve process capability, uniformity, and reliability.
• Perform in-depth root-cause analysis using advanced modeling and characterization techniques.
• Collaborate with integration, metrology, and equipment engineering teams to solve technical challenges.
• Drive innovation in film deposition for improved performance, cost efficiency, and sustainability.
• Utilize advanced data analytics and modeling to predict process behavior and accelerate development cycles.
• Define technology roadmaps and lead strategic research initiatives; generate IP and influence future deposition directions.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead multi-disciplinary technical projects.

Skills

ALD

LPCVD

PECVD

PVD

film growth mechanisms

surface chemistry

plasma physics

thermodynamics

chemical kinetics

reaction engineering

DOE

SPC

process simulation tools

data analytics

machine learning

TEM

SEM

XPS

SIMS

XRD

AFM

ellipsometry

root-cause analysis

predictive modeling

Education

Ph.D in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field

Master with minimum 8 years hands-on experience in advanced thin film deposition

PhD with minimum 5 years hands-on experience in advanced thin film deposition

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

We are seeking a highly motivated engineer to join our Technology Development team focused on advanced thin film deposition processes for next-generation memory technologies. This role spans responsibilities from process development to technical leadership, depending on experience level (Principal/Staff) .

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize advanced thin film deposition processes (ALD, LPCVD, PECVD, PVD) for cutting-edge device architectures
• Design and execute complex DOE experiments to improve process capability, uniformity, and reliability
• Perform in-depth root-cause analysis using advanced modeling and characterization techniques
• Collaborate with integration, other process areas, metrology, and equipment engineering teams to solve critical technical challenges
• Drive innovation in film deposition for improved performance, cost efficiency, and sustainability
• Utilize advanced data analytics and modeling to predict process behavior and accelerate development cycles
• Define technology roadmaps and lead strategic research initiatives. Generate intellectual property and influence future deposition technology directions
• Mentor junior engineers and lead multi-disciplinary technical projects

Other Responsibilities

AI Responsibilities

• 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.

Minimum Required Qualifications/Experience

• Ph.D / Master's in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field
• Master with minimum 8 years or PhD with minimum 5 years hands-on experience in advanced thin film deposition, characterization or related semiconductor field

Must Have Technical Skills

• Expertise in ALD, LPCVD, PECVD, and PVD for advanced nodes
• Strong understanding of film growth mechanisms, surface chemistry, and plasma physics
• Knowledge of thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and reaction engineering
• Proficiency in DOE, SPC, and advanced statistical analysis
• Some Familiarity with TCAD or process simulation tools for film modeling
• Data analytics and machine learning for process optimization
• Hands-on experience with TEM, SEM, XPS, SIMS, XRD, AFM, ellipsometry, and other thin film metrology
• Advanced root-cause analysis and failure mode identification
• Ability to develop predictive models for process behavior

Must Have Soft Skills

• Strong statistical analysis, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Experience in leading cross functional projects and mentoring junior engineers.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Team player and self driver.

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
• 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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