Principal TEM Automation Engineer

Micron; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Disability and family leave

Paid time off

Career development

ESPP

Job summary

Micron Technology, Singapore site, seeks a Principal TEM Automation Engineer to advance FIB/TEM automation for NAND technology. You will develop automated workflows, collect and analyze TEM data, and drive AI-enabled improvements across TD and manufacturing teams.

The role requires deep expertise in FIB/TEM, ML, and scripting, with opportunities to grow in semiconductor device physics and processing within a global leader in memory solutions.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in FIB and TEM automation using ML and pattern recognition, plus scripting in Python and DigitalMicrograph.
• TEM materials characterization including EDS and EELS.
• Creative and proactive in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and learn new tech.
• Collaborative teammate with TEM and processing groups.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily FIB/TEM operation to support new technology development and data readiness.
• Develop templates/recipes to automate TEM sample prep and analysis for NAND tech nodes.
• Transfer solutions to TD and global manufacturing sites.
• Create scripts for automatic TEM data collection, processing, and reporting.
• Apply data science to optimize recipes and provide feedback to process teams.
• Drive automation roadmap with vendors and internal teams.

Skills

FIB/TEM automation

ML & data science

Python scripting

DigitalMicrograph

TEM characterization

Education

PhD or equivalent

Tools

Python

DigitalMicrograph

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. Principal TEM Automation Engineer Micron's vision is to accelerate intelligence to enrich life for all. As a global leader in memory and storage solutions, we are at the forefront of innovation, driving technological advancements that accelerate progress across industries. Our mission is to lead with integrity, innovation, and excellence, empowering our team members to craft the future of memory technology. Are you passionate about Focused Ion Beam (FIB) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)? Micron has an outstanding Yield Enhancement (YE) lab under Technology Development (TD) at its Singapore site. We have the most sophisticated TEMs available in the electron microscope field and state-of-art FIB tools for the preparation of TEM specimens. YE lab is crafting novel workflow and specialized AI-Driven automation solutions to achieve next-level efficiency, accuracy and precision of sampling and data quality. This candidate will be assigned to advanced FIB and TEM techniques to build automated process and support next generation NAND in TD. In addition, your growth opportunities include developing your knowledge of semiconductor device physics and processing and various characterization techniques. Come join a work environment where you will work with bleeding-edge Technology Development groups to develop new processes and novel methods to expedite new part type development and improve yield. Successful candidates for this position will be placed at corresponding engineer level based on previous experience and education.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily FIB/TEM operation and demonstration to support new technology development at Micron from wafer receiving, wafer management, maintaining systems ready for operation to sample-to-data completion.
• Develop templates and recipes to automate TEM sample preparation and TEM analysis of various nodes in NAND technology.
• Transfer newly developed solutions to other teams in TD and global manufacturing sites.
• Develop, validate, and implement in-house architectural scripts for automatic TEM data collection, data processing and reporting to reduce time to data and improve cycle of learning.
• Apply data science on tool parameters and images/TEM data to optimize recipes and provide feedback to process teams.
• Drive automation roadmap through collaboration with instrument vendors and internal teams.
• Use approved AI-enabled tools to optimize the existing Lab procedures and maintain the lab environment within the scope of safety requirement.
• Follow responsible AI, data-security, and quality-control expectations when handling technical information, images, tool logs, and internal communications.
• Mentor team members to develop their technical skills related to TEM and sample preparation automation.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent experience in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in FIB and TEM automation using machine learning and pattern recognition, as well as scripting skills in Python and DigitalMicrograph.
• Extensive experience in TEM materials characterization including EDS and EELS applications.
• Creative and proactive to solve problems in fast-pacing dynamic work environment.
• Self-motivated, ability to work independently and hardworking in learning new technology and knowledge.
• Be a phenomenal teammate to work with other FIB & TEM engineers and processing groups to advance technology development.
• Positive and ambitious demeanor with effective oral and written communications.
• Excellent knowledge of thermodynamics, kinetics, crystallography, ion and electron diffraction, chemical analysis.

At Micron, your personal well-being and professional growth are our priorities. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, provide peace of mind, and help you plan for the future.

Our Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Income protection through disability and paid family leave programs.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).

For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.

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. To learn more, please visit micron.com/careers.

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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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.