Senior Engineer - Process Development - CVD/Diffusion

MICRON SEMICONDUCTOR ASIA OPERATIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Semiconductor Asia Operations Pte. Ltd. seeks a Senior Engineer to advance thin film (CVD/Diffusion) process development for next-gen NAND.

You will run experiments, characterize films, troubleshoot issues, and help transfer processes to manufacturing in a collaborative, data-driven setting. Strong fundamentals in thin film deposition, film characterization, and DOE/SPC are essential, with experience collaborating across integration, metrology, failure analysis, yield, and equipment

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s with 3+ years, or Bachelor’s with 5+ years in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Fundamentals of thin film deposition and characterization; R&D/PD readiness.
• DOE/SPC basics; ability to analyze experimental data and draw conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and characterize thin film processes (CVD/Diffusion) to meet targets.
• Design and execute experiments, analyze data, and communicate results to technical forums.
• Perform film characterization using SEM, TEM, XPS, SIMS, AFM and relate results to outcomes.
• Support process transfer and pilot line, maintaining maturity/capability of processes.
• Collaborate with Process Integration, Metrology, Failure Analysis, Yield, Manufacturing, and vendors.

Skills

Thin film deposition

Film characterization

DOE/SPC basics

Cross-functional collaboration

Structured problem solving

Education

PhD or Master’s in Electrical Eng./Materials Science/Chemical Eng./Physics

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Job / Role Summary

The Senior Engineer supports Thin Films (CVD/Diffusion) process development for advanced NAND technology by executing experiments, characterizing films, troubleshooting process and tool issues, and supporting process transfer into manufacturing. Success in this role requires strong fundamentals in thin film deposition and characterization, disciplined experimental execution (DOE/SPC), and effective collaboration across integration, metrology, failure analysis, yield, and equipment partners.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop,optimize, and characterize thin film processes (CVD/Diffusion) to meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability targets.

• Design and execute experiments, analyze data, and communicate results inappropriate technicalforums.

• Perform film characterization usingappropriate techniques(examples referenced: SEM, TEM, XPS, SIMS, AFM) and correlate results to process outcomes.

• Support process transfer and pilot line execution, including sustaining process maturity/capability for processes under ownership.

• Collaborate with multi-functional partners (Process Integration, Metrology, Surface/Characterization labs, Electrical Failure Analysis, Yield, Manufacturing, and equipment vendors/suppliers) to ensure robust processes that meet physical/electrical requirements.

Other Responsibilities

• Maintainaccuratedocumentation of experiments, process settings, and learnings; produce technical reports and summaries.

• Integrates AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment andcomplying withorganizational standards and legal requirements.

• Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement byidentifying, testing, and sharing AI-enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work.

Candidate Profile

Minimum Required Qualifications / Experience

• PhD, or Master’s ≥3 yrs, or Bachelor’s ≥5 yrsof relevant experience in
  Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field

• Demonstrated foundation in thin film deposition and characterization; R&D/PD environment readiness is important for this role.

Must-Have Technical Skills

• Fundamentals of thin film deposition (CVD/Diffusion) and film characterization.

• DOE/SPC basics; ability to analyze experimental data and draw conclusions.

• Understanding ofplasma/vacuum systems and process-chemistry relationships (where applicable).

Must-Have Soft Skills

• Structured problem-solving and learning agility in an R&D environment.

• Clear communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Highly Desirable / Preferred

• Exposure to dielectric / carbon-based films and NAND structural/electrical requirements.

• Experience working with equipment suppliers or tool qualification/transfer activities.

Embody Micron’s core values:

• People–Respect, develop and empower others

• Innovation–Drive continuous improvement and breakthrough thinking

• Tenacity–Show grit and determination

• Collaboration–Build trust and foster teamwork

• Customer Focus–Deliver excellence and value