QUALITY TECHNICIAN SPECIALIST

Micron Technology, Inc; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time-off and holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc in Singapore is seeking a Quality Technician Specialist to lead daily quality inspection operations and drive product quality and compliance across QE Operations.

You will serve as the technical expert and shift leader, coordinating inspections, troubleshooting issues, and driving continuous improvement with data analytics and Lean principles to ensure shipment readiness and manufacturing excellence.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Electronics, Mechanical, or related fields preferred.
• Candidates without a diploma may be considered based on proven experience, leadership capability, and operational contributions within Quality Operations.
• Solid understanding of quality inspection methodologies, sampling plans, defect classification, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform quality inspections in accordance with procedures, sampling plans, control plans, and quality specifications.
• Ensure inspection activities are accurate, timely, and meeting turnaround requirements.
• Support disposition and containment for non-conforming materials and quality excursions.
• Monitor daily inspection performance and quality benchmarks to ensure operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coordination

Problem-solving

Data analytics

AI-enabled data-driven work

Education

Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing/Electronics/Mechanical

Tools

Microscopes

Vision systems

Inspection equipment

Data analytics tools

Job description

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.

Job Summary

The Quality Technician Specialist is responsible for leading daily quality inspection operations and ensuring product quality, compliance, and operational excellence across MSB QE Operations. This role serves as a technical expert and shift leader, driving quality execution, operational coordination, troubleshooting, training, process improvement, and collaborator alignment to support manufacturing quality and shipment readiness.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Operations Execution

• Lead and perform quality inspections in accordance with established procedures, sampling plans, control plans, and quality specifications.
• Ensure inspection activities are accomplished accurately, consistently, and within required turnaround times.
• Support disposition and containment activities for non-conforming materials, products, and quality excursions.
• Monitor daily inspection performance, quality benchmarks, and operational priorities to ensure business continuity and ongoing operational efficiency.

Technical Leadership & Problem Solving

• Act as the primary technical resource for inspectors and operators on shift.
• Troubleshoot quality, process, and operational issues and raise them when required.
• Drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive actions for recurring issues.
• Support engineering evaluations, NPI activities, qualification runs, and special inspection requests.

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Coordinate daily labor deployment, workload balancing, and shift priorities.
• Provide mentorship, mentor support, and technical support to inspectors and technicians.
• Facilitate communication and alignment between QE, Manufacturing, Engineering, Planning, and supporting teams.
• Assist engineers and supervisors in accomplishing department goals, operational initiatives, and action plans.

Training & Capability Development

• Conduct operational training, certification, re-certification, and on-the-job mentoring for team members.
• Maintain training efficiency and proficiency standards within the team.
• Support the development of training materials, certification checklists, and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned operational processes and tools.

Continuous Improvement & Digital Transformation

• Identify operational inefficiencies, quality risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Lead or participate in Lean, automation, and efficiency improvement initiatives.
• Apply digital tools, automation solutions, and data analytics to improve operational efficiency and decision-making.
• Support the implementation of guidelines and standardization across QE Operations.

Compliance & Quality System

• Ensure compliance with Micron quality standards, ISO/IATF requirements, EHS requirements, and site procedures.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and inspection documentation.
• Support audits, customer visits, and quality system activities when required.
• Promote a strong culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Electronics, Mechanical, or related fields is preferred.
• Candidates without a diploma may be considered based on proven experience, demonstrated technical expertise, leadership capability, and operational contributions within Quality Operations.
• Solid understanding of quality inspection methodologies, sampling plans, defect classification, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in quality operations, metrology, incoming inspection, outgoing inspection, wafer, strip, or unit-level inspection, or semiconductor manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates AI-enabled and data-driven ways of working through the use of technology solutions, automated processes, analytics, and continuous improvement methodologies is an advantage.
• Demonstrates Micron values of People, Innovation, Tenacity, Collaboration, and Customer Focus.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Able to work on a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, including weekends and public holidays, as required by business operations.
• Able to work in manufacturing environments including Cleanroom and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protected areas while aligning with site safety and contamination control requirements.
• Able to perform quality inspection activities using microscopes, vision systems, and other inspection equipment for extended periods.
• Capable of performing detailed visual inspections requiring strong attention to detail and defect recognition skills.
• Able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and cleanroom attire as applicable to assigned work areas.

Benefits

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on Benefits | Micron Technology, Inc

Equal Opportunity Employer

Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.