Senior Member of Technical Staff (SMTS), Process Development – Cell Film

MICRON SEMICONDUCTOR ASIA OPERATIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company is seeking a technical authority in 3D NAND cell film development. The role involves defining technical strategies, leading multi-functional projects, and mentoring engineers to promote innovation and technical excellence. Candidates should hold a PhD and have 15 to 20 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will possess advanced expertise in thin film processing and a proven track record in problem-solving and mentoring within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 15 to 20 years of experience in Thin Film R&D for NAND process.
• Demonstrated leadership in multi-functional development.
• Proven track record in mentoring engineers.

Responsibilities

• Define technical strategy and lead projects in cell film development.
• Architect solutions and promote innovative technologies.
• Mentor engineers and foster technical growth.

Skills

Thin film processing

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Hardware optimization

Process-device correlation

Education

PhD or equivalent in a relevant field

Tools

SIMS

XPS

TEM

Job description

Position Overview

Acts as a technical authority in 3D NAND cell film development, setting strategic direction and leading multi-functional initiatives. Drives department-wide impact by architecting solutions, accelerating innovation adoption, and influencing technical standards. Engages in global projects and mentors engineers to elevate technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Define technical strategy and lead multi-functional projects in cell film development.
• Architect solutions and promote innovative technologies across teams.
• Influence technical standards and drive process improvements.
• Lead advanced process development, fixing, and integration.
• Mentor engineers and foster technical growth.
• Participate in global collaborations aligned with Micron’s engineering expectations.
• Integrate unit processes into full cell packages and validate device/process linkages via wafer-level electricals.
• Drive complex problem solving across process/hardware/device interactions—root cause analysis, FMEA, SPC, and corrective actions that recover window with no yield trade-off.
• Utilize advanced characterization (SIMS, XPS, TEM, EDX/EELS, electrical stress testing, TDS) to correlate process parameters to device performance; author correlation models that predict reliability and scaling behavior.
• Lead multi-functional teams and vendor engagements to push hardware/process capability, set achievements, and secure resources.
• Mentor engineers via structured training, case studies, and hands-on development; contribute to Micron’s mentoring programs and help build SME pipelines for Cell Films.
• Publish internal papers, BKMs, and present to senior leadership; uphold Micron’s TLP tenets: Innovate, Focus, Impact, Influence, Lead, Mentor.

Technical Expertise

• Advanced proficiency in thin film processing (ALD, CVD), multi-layer stack design, and device integration.
• Thin-film processing: ALD/CVD nitride/oxide systems, inhibitor chemistries, multi-layer ONO stack design, barrier/protection layers; batch furnace/RTP integration and densification strategies.
• Hands-on experience with cell film hardware and equipment optimization.
• Hardware optimization: Precursor delivery & temperature control, chamber matching/segregation, batch vs single wafer trade-offs, metrology hooks.
• Strong understanding of process-device interactions, reliability modeling, and 3D NAND scaling.
• Skilled in advanced characterization techniques (SIMS, XPS, TEM, electrical stress testing) and correlating process parameters to device performance.
• Proven ability to lead technical problem-solving and support engineers developing their skills.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 15 to 20 years of experience in Thin Film research and development for NAND process specifically Diffusion, CVD, Cell Films.
• Demonstrated leadership in multi-functional development and vendor collaboration.
• Proven track record in architecting solutions, process-device correlation, and mentoring engineers—aligned to Micron’s SMTS leadership expectations.