QUALITY TECHNICIAN SPECIALIST

Micron Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Singapore is seeking an experienced Quality Operations Leader to drive inspection excellence and lead a cross-functional QE team. You will oversee inspections, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions while coordinating shifts and training for inspectors and technicians.

The role emphasizes AI-enabled and data-driven improvement, Lean initiatives, and strict adherence to ISO/IATF and EHS standards in a dynamic semiconductor environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in engineering/quality or related field; direct experience accepted.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Solid knowledge of quality inspection methods, sampling plans and defect classification.
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing/quality ops preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform quality inspections per procedures and specs.
• Support disposition and containment for non-conforming materials and excursions.
• Coordinate daily labor, provide mentorship to inspectors and technicians.
• Identify improvements and lead Lean, automation, and data-driven initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with ISO/IATF, EHS, and site procedures.

Skills

Quality inspections

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Process improvement

Data analytics

Education

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

Proven experience in Quality Operations

Tools

Vision systems

Microscopes

Inspection equipment

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.

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.
• 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.

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.

Qualification

• 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.

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.

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