Senior Engineer, Process Development, Wet, NTI

1100 Micron SemiAsiaOP Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

1100 Micron SemiAsiaOP Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks a candidate skilled in developing and optimizing unit processes for advanced NAND parts. The ideal applicant will have a strong educational background in materials science or engineering and experience in semiconductor development. You'll work both locally and internationally in a fast-paced environment to drive innovations in processing.

This role emphasizes collaboration and communication skills, with opportunities for travel and involvement in cutting-edge technology projects.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in semiconductor equipment/process development preferred.
• Understanding of memory processing, especially NAND memory.
• Proven ability to collaborate with local and overseas teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize unit processes for advanced NAND parts.
• Participate in technology choices and translate requirements for future needs.
• Initiate and manage experiments to widen process margins.

Skills

Deep understanding of chemistry

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work in dynamic environment

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Materials Science, Chemical/Microelectronic Engineering, or Chemistry

Tools

Data analysis systems (e.g., Y3)

Design of Experiments (DoE)

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize unit processes to meet the yield and quality requirements of advanced NAND part type.
• Quantify benefits of innovative process and/or equipment solutions to enable early experimentation and adoption for process margin improvement.
• Prioritize within Singapore based manufacturing Wet Etch team on the key technology issues that need TD breakthroughs.
• Integrate and troubleshoot processes as part of cross‑functional teams driving yield and quality improvement.
• Participate with Boise TD peers on technology choices for the upcoming nodes and translate future technology device needs into clear process requirements.
• Identify disruptive processes early on and work with manufacturing and Boise TD to identify viable path forward.
• Process development will include performing fundamental research, hardware evaluations, as well as testing processes for novel applications and generating intellectual property relevant to Micron.
• Initiate and manage experiments to widen process margins and test manufacturability of next node solutions.
• Identify process simplification opportunities and drive cross‑functional teams in implementation.
• Incorporate best known manufacturing methods into early development phase of upcoming nodes.
• Design and implement advanced process monitoring and control methodologies.
• Serve as a technical expert within Micron contributing to technical projects for improvements to processes, procedures and equipment.
• Lead teams or sites or suppliers on complex, multi‑disciplinary projects in quality focused meetings, process and yield improvement meetings, cost and productivity improvement meetings.
• Provide advice and counsel to management on significant technical issues.
• Lead and initiate innovation projects through patents and technical papers.
• This position requires communications and collaboration with partners both locally and globally.
• Strict adherence to Micron Intellectual Property protection policy is a must.
• Be part of the continuous worldwide TD engagement with suppliers pushing for breakthrough solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD graduates in Materials Science, Chemical/Microelectronic Engineering, or Chemistry and related fields.
• A deep understanding of chemistry, chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, and mass transport.
• Opportunity to travel overseas for an extended period of time for collaborative R&D work assignment.
• 2‑3 years of experience in semiconductor equipment/process development is preferable.
• An understanding of the general process steps and process flow for memory processing, planar and vertical NAND memory in particular.
• Working knowledge of data analysis systems such as Y3 to facilitate analysis of experimental data.
• Working knowledge of Design of Experiments (DoE).
• Proven ability to collaborate with local and overseas teams on projects.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to convey the message in concise and effective manner both locally and remotely.
• Ability to be a self‑motivated individual and be adaptable.
• Proven ability to work in a demanding and dynamic environment and to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Display Micron values: innovation, tenacity, collaboration, and customer focus.

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 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 the 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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Micron prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards. Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.