Senior Principal Lithography Engineer (Process Development)

Micron Technology, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Singapore seeks a Senior/Distinguished Member of Technical Staff to lead advanced photolithography development for NAND devices. You will direct pathfinding projects, set long-term vision, and drive cross‑site initiatives across R&D, integration, and manufacturing.

You will influence technology decisions, mentor engineers, and partner with suppliers to advance next‑generation lithography tools and materials. A Ph.D. or MS with 15+ years’ experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. (preferred) or MS in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or related field with at least 15 years of experience in semiconductor photolithography advanced process development.
• Recognized expertise in advanced imaging physics, including immersion lithography, polarized illumination, low‑k1 imaging, and pattern fidelity challenges.
• Proven record of defining and leading high‑impact technology programs from concept through development and transfer.
• Strong command of lithography simulation, materials characterization, and statistical analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to influence technical direction at the organizational or enterprise level.
• Exceptional problem‑solving, communication, and technical leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead pathfinding photolithography projects for future technology nodes and novel memory architectures.
• Establish long-term photolithography technology vision and roadmaps, aligned with device scaling, yield, cost, and manufacturability goals.
• Drive early development and de-risking of disruptive lithography solutions, including materials, processes, equipment, and patterning schemes.
• Serve as a recognized technical authority, influencing technology decisions across R&D, integration, and manufacturing organizations.
• Lead cross-functional and cross-site initiatives, ensuring alignment and execution of high-impact technology programs.
• Partner with suppliers to co-innovate next-generation tools, materials, and metrology capabilities.
• Oversee advanced process development including imaging, overlay, OPC, process window optimization, and advanced process control.
• Generate and steward intellectual property, including patents, publications, and internal technical standards.
• Mentor and develop engineers as part of Micron’s Technical Leadership Program (TLP), shaping the next generation of technical leaders.

Skills

Imaging physics

Immersion lithography

Pattern fidelity

Statistical analysis

Technical leadership

Communication

Education

Ph.D. or MS in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Lithography simulation

Materials characterization

Job description

Micron Technology, Inc. in Singapore seeks a Senior/Distinguished Member of Technical Staff to lead advanced photolithography development for NAND devices. You will direct pathfinding projects, set long-term vision, and drive cross‑site initiatives across R&D, integration, and manufacturing.

You will influence technology decisions, mentor engineers, and partner with suppliers to advance next‑generation lithography tools and materials. A Ph.D. or MS with 15+ years’ experience is preferred.