Senior Manager - Process Development CMP/BTG, NAND

Micron; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron in Singapore seeks a senior CMP/BTG Process Lead to mentor engineers, drive process module development, and coordinate cross-functional teams for 3D NAND production. You will guide DOE experiments, implement data-driven optimization, and ensure manufacturability and cost efficiency.

You will collaborate with Process Integration, Equipment Engineering, and global TD groups to meet milestones, transfer to high-volume manufacturing, and drive continuous improvement in yield and stability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant engineering field.
• Minimum 8 years of semiconductor process development experience with CMP/BTG expertise.
• Minimum 3 years of engineering-team leadership and talent development.
• Demonstrated mentoring, team-building, and technical leadership abilities.
• Thorough knowledge of CMP processes and related integration constraints.
• Experience with supplier engagement, process transfer to manufacturing, and DOE/data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead, hire, mentor, and develop CMP & BTG engineers; provide regular feedback and career development.
• Own and drive CMP/BTG process module development and manufacturability for 3D NAND nodes.
• Drive process development activities aligned with TD roadmap for robust solutions.
• Collaborate with Process Integration, Manufacturing Development, Equipment Engineering, and global TD teams.
• Lead transfer of processes to high-volume manufacturing and support ramp and yield improvements.
• Lead DOE-based experiments and data-driven optimization to expand process window and reduce cost.
• Implement advanced process monitoring, control strategies, and data analytics.
• Identify process simplification, cost reduction, and productivity improvements across teams.
• Engage suppliers, qualify consumables, and align with procurement and operations on strategy.

Skills

CMP expertise

BTG processes

Team leadership

Data analytics

DOE techniques

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science/Chemical Engineering/Physics

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.

In this role, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead, hire, mentor, and develop a team of CMP & BTG engineers, providing regular feedback, career development, and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence.
• Own and drive CMP and BTG process module development, including process characterization, Integration, process margin improvement, and manufacturability for 3D NAND nodes.
• Drive execution of process development activities aligned with TD roadmap, ensuring timely delivery of robust, scalable, and high-performance solutions.
• Collaborate closely with Process Integration, Manufacturing Development, Equipment Engineering, and global TD teams to meet integration requirements and technology breakthroughs.
• Lead transfer of processes to high-volume manufacturing, supporting pilot ramp, yield improvement, and long-term process stability.
• Drive DOE-based experiments and data-driven methodologies to optimize process performance, expand process window, and improve cost effectiveness.
• Implement advanced process monitoring and control strategies to ensure stable, repeatable, and manufacturable performance.
• Identify and lead process simplification, cost reduction, and productivity improvement initiatives across multi-functional teams.
• Partner with equipment and materials suppliers to co-develop next-generation solutions, including early engagement, technology evaluation, and consumable qualification.
• Drive supplier execution and alignment, including performance targets, development timelines, and joint problem-solving to resolve process gaps and tool issues.
• Influence supplier roadmaps through regular technical engagement while partnering with Procurement and Operations on supplier strategy, selection, and deployment.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure alignment to Micron safety and IP protection policies.
• Drive adoption of sophisticated data analytics and AI or Machine Learning techniques to improve process understanding, enable predictive modeling, and accelerate process optimization and development.

Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related engineering field.
• Minimum 8 years of semiconductor process development experience, with strong expertise in CMP and/or BTG processes.
• Minimum 3 years of experience leading or supervising engineering teams with demonstrated ability to develop talent and drive execution.
• Must be seen by current reports as an excellent mentor, team builder, motivator and technical expert with proven ability to solicit feedback, accept input, and analyze success/failure.
• Must possess thorough technical knowledge of CMP processes. Understanding of various integration/structural impacts and constraints related to CMP processes. BTG experience is highly preferred.
• Experience working with suppliers and vendors on process development, qualification, and problem-solving.
• Experience transferring processes to manufacturing and supporting ramp and yield improvement.
• Working knowledge of DOE, data analysis, and statistical methodologies.
• Strong collaboration skills with global and multi-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence internal and external collaborators.
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to take calculated risks and drive innovative solutions.
• Must be based in Singapore.

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.

To learn more, please visit micron.com/careers