Senior Engineer, Real-Time Defect Analysis (RDA)

MICRON SEMICONDUCTOR ASIA OPERATIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Singapore is seeking a Realtime Defect Analysis Technology Development Engineer. This role involves using advanced defect detection equipment and data analysis to improve processes. Candidates should have over 5 years of semiconductor manufacturing experience and technical expertise in Focused Ion Beam operations. The ideal applicant will collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage in problem-solving, while also managing multiple projects efficiently. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of semiconductor manufacturing experience in RDA/inspection.
• Deep technical expertise in FIB operations.
• Proven experience in training and mentoring engineers.

Responsibilities

• Provide manual and automated FIB cuts.
• Analyze tool/process data for performance improvements.
• Collaborate with Engineering teams for tool issues.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Materials Science & Engineering

Tools

Focused Ion Beam (FIB)

Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)

Job description

As a Realtime Defect Analysis (RDA) Technology Development Engineer at Micron, you will learn how to use pioneering defect detection equipment and processes to fix and solve issues. The goal of this position is to accelerate cycles of learning and technology transfer in Technology Development. We need engineers who are passionate about detecting problems and eager to make changes for the better.
You will have the opportunity to learn defect detection equipment applications and also use data analysis skills to identify and solve process issues. This position will provide the opportunity for you to collaborate with engineers in process integration, process development, data science, and yield analysis within and outside Technology Development. As a Technology Development RDA engineer, your ideas will have the ability to impact the team globally. You will be responsible to support experimentation, data analysis, baseline health metrics, and systematic and random defect improvement through partnering with others in Research and Development and High Volume Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Technical Expertise: Capable to provide manual cuts along with building skills for future automated FIB cuts
• Analytical Skills: Strong data analysis and problem-solving abilities.
• Equipment Management: Set up equipment, monitor stability, improve capability, and interact with vendor representatives for advanced functionality and application work.
• Recipe Management: Write or modify equipment recipes to support the needs of the RDA area.
• Tool Recovery: Perform basic and advanced recoveries of down tools for assigned workstations.Software Upgrades: Drive software upgrades and improvements, working with internal and external vendors for implementation.
• Tool Monitoring: Monitor tool qualification SPC charts for deviations, initiate tool repairs, and adjust limits as necessary.
• Data Science skills: Apply scripting, coding, or programming for monitoring performance and capabilities of the inspection data
• Data Analysis: Collect and analyze tool/process data to suggest ways to improve performance and efficiency.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with vendors for escalation results on application issues and with Equipment Owners to identify long-term solutions to tool issues.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective vendor and team interactions.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.

Job Requirements

Application Expertise

• Deep technical expertise in Focused Ion Beam(FIB) operations, including advanced cross‑sectioning, milling optimization, and defect characterization
• Strong proficiency in SEM imaging and interpretation for systematic/random defect identification

Training and Mentoring

• Proven experience in training and mentoring engineers and technicians

Vendor Relations

• Experience working with vendors for FIB/SEM equipment setup, troubleshooting, and upgrades >3years

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or related field accepted

Experience

• More than 5 years semiconductor manufacturing experience in RDA/inspection recipe setup for defect analysis