Senior Engineer - NAND Cell Reliability

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

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Singapore seeks a high-energy Reliability Engineer focused on NAND cell reliability. You will perform electrical characterization, design high-volume experiments, and address failure mechanisms to improve reliability while minimizing impact on performance and yield.

You will join a cross-functional team, work on AI-assisted tools, and contribute to next-generation NAND technology development with a strong emphasis on data-driven analysis and process optimization.

Qualifications

• PhD/Masters in Electrical/Electronics/Microelectronics/Materials Science/Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience with NAND device structures, operations and algorithms.
• Knowledge of electrical properties of semiconductor materials and device physics.
• In-depth understanding of physics-based modeling of non-volatile memory and failure mechanisms.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and numerical computing software (Matlab, Octave, JMP).
• Knowledge of scripting languages (C, C++, Matlab, Perl).
• Familiar with Big Data and database queries.
• Knowledge of JEDEC standards.

Responsibilities

• Risk assessment of NAND cell reliability, identification of strategy to bridge gaps for JEDEC and internal qualification.
• Design experiments to identify and segment reliability mechanisms impacting NAND quality.
• Design high-volume electrical experiments (wafer and component level) and analyze data to validate solutions.
• Update management and provide feedback to process development and product engineers on reliability status and roadmap.
• Contribute to forward-looking technology paths including reliability risk assessment and product capability projections.

Skills

NAND device structures

Semiconductor physics

Statistical analysis

Scripting: C/C++/Perl

Big Data & databases

JEDEC standards

Education

PhD/Masters in Electrical/Electronics/Microelectronics/Materials Science/Engineering

Tools

Matlab

Octave

JMP

Perl

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. Have you ever dreamed of crafting a new technology that will become an industry standard? Micron has an outstanding opportunity for a high energy, ambitious, result driven individual with a strong work ethic and integrity to join us as a Reliability Engineer working on NAND cell reliability at Micron Technology, Inc.

You will be challenged to develop innovative NAND cell technologies to achieve the required performance within project timelines. In this role, you'll perform electrical characterization of NAND cell array and test structures to identify possible reliability issues. You will be responsible for crafting and coordinating the execution of high-volume electrical experiments to improve cell reliability with minimum impact on performance and yield. You will be part of a cross functional team to address cell deficiencies and identify failure mechanisms and risks.

Your primary responsibilities will be:

• Risk assessment of NAND cell reliability, identification of the process/trim/test strategy to bridge the gaps for JEDEC and internal product qualification.
• Design experiments to identify and segment the limiting reliability mechanisms impacting NAND quality.
• Design high volume electrical experiments (both wafer level and component level) and perform statistical data analysis to validate process/trims solutions required to close reliability gaps.
• Update management and provide continuous feedback to process development and product engineers on the NAND reliability status and roadmap to bridge gaps.
• Contribute to develop forward looking technology path finding for next NAND generation, including reliability risk assessment and product capability projections, identify innovative design and product features required to meet quality specification.

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.

AI Requirements:

• Ability to apply baseline digital fluency and role‑appropriate AI literacy to use AI‑enabled tools responsibly and effectively for research, analysis, content creation, problem‑solving, operational tasks, and achieving business outcomes.

Requirements :

• PhD/Masters Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Microelectronics/ Materials Sci/Engineering Degree or equipvalent experience
• Proven experience with NAND device structures, operations and algorithms
• Knowledge and understanding of electrical properties of semiconductor and insulator materials, semiconductor device physics and solid‑state physics
• In‑depth understanding of physics‑based modeling of non‑volatile memory and semiconductor devices failure mechanisms, reliability analysis
• Knowledge and understanding of statistical analysis and numerical computing software (Matlab, Octave, JMP)
• Knowledge and ability of scripting languages (C, C++, Matlab, Perl)
• Familiar with Big Data and database queries
• Knowledge of JEDEC standards

Working location: 1, North Coast Drive, Singapore 757432

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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