Senior CMP Process Engineer – 3D NAND & AI Innovation

Micron; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron is seeking a CMP Process Development Engineer to develop and optimize chemical mechanical planarization procedures for memory devices, focusing on process margins to meet mature yield goals for 3D NAND parts.

You'll perform fundamental R&D, consumables development, and hardware evaluation, lead experiments, and collaborate with global partners to integrate best manufacturing practices. Strong mentoring and strategic vision for future NAND nodes are essential.

Qualifications

• Masters/PhD or Bachelor’s with 7–12 years in semiconductor CMP.
• Hands-on CMP equipment operation including AMAT/LKP and EBARA-300X.
• Experience in dielectrics/metals CMP for 3D NAND memory technology.
• Understanding of integration constraints in film deposition and upstream/downstream processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize CMP procedures to improve yield and reliability for Micron memory parts.
• Initiate experiments to widen process margins and evaluate manufacturability of next-node solutions.
• Collaborate with vendors to meet integration requirements for 3D NAND nodes.
• Design and implement advanced process monitoring and control methodologies.
• Provide strategic roadmap for N+, N++ and future NAND nodes.
• Mentor new hires on CMP fundamentals and Micron systems.

Skills

CMP process development

Planarization optimization

Experiment design

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Master’s or PhD in engineering

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

AMAT (LKP)

EBARA-300X

Next-gen CMP equipment

Optical metrology

Profilometry

Job description

Micron is seeking a CMP Process Development Engineer to develop and optimize chemical mechanical planarization procedures for memory devices, focusing on process margins to meet mature yield goals for 3D NAND parts.

You'll perform fundamental R&D, consumables development, and hardware evaluation, lead experiments, and collaborate with global partners to integrate best manufacturing practices. Strong mentoring and strategic vision for future NAND nodes are essential.