Senior Process Development Engineer, 3D NAND

Micron Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Singapore seeks a Process Engineer to start up, develop, and optimize CMP/TD processes for 3D NAND. You will lead cross-functional teams across Singapore and Boise, drive yield improvements, and engage with suppliers to meet cost and quality goals.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, AI-enabled workflow enhancements, and hands-on process optimization in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with focus on advancing next-generation technology nodes.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s ≥3 yrs, or Bachelor’s ≥5 yrs in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or Physics or in a related field.
• Experience in CMP polishing equipment such as AMAT or EBARA.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and critical decision making.
• Working knowledge of data analysis systems e.g.: 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 in local as well as remote communications.
• Proven ability to work in a demanding & dynamic environment and able to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Process module ownership involving CMP process characterization and advanced development for 3D NAND and beyond.
• Work with process development engineers in Singapore and Boise, US TD site and vendors to develop processes that meet integration requirements for next-generation 3-D NAND nodes.
• Transfer CMP processes to high volume manufacturing (Fab10N), and work on continuous improvements to manufacturability.
• Address process issues with Fab10N team and key business partners on tool choices for manufacturing, evaluations etc.
• Focus on understanding and improving the process margins required for meeting the mature yield goal for 3D NAND parts.
• Advanced 3D NAND CMP process development will include performing fundamental research, consumables development, and hardware evaluation, as well as testing processes for novel applications.
• Initiate and manage experiments to widen process margins as well as to test out manufacturability of next node solutions.
• Identify process simplification opportunities and drive multi-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.
• Define and leads complex, multi-functional projects of critical importance to Micron, helps to define strategic direction.
• Lead team 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. Leads and initiate innovation projects through patents/technical papers.
• This position requires communications and collaboration with partners both locally and globally. Strict alignment to Micron Intellectual Property protection policy is a must.
• Be part of the continuous worldwide TD engagement with suppliers pushing for breakthrough solutions.
• Using, applying, and leveraging AI, identify opportunities to streamline workflows, optimize processes, and support innovation by incorporating AI-driven solutions and enabling data-driven decision-making across projects and teams.
• Integrates AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment and complying with organizational standards and legal requirements.
• Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI-enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Data analysis

DoE

Team collaboration

Multi-project management

Education

PhD

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AMAT

EBARA

Job description

Micron Technology, Inc. in Singapore seeks a Process Engineer to start up, develop, and optimize CMP/TD processes for 3D NAND. You will lead cross-functional teams across Singapore and Boise, drive yield improvements, and engage with suppliers to meet cost and quality goals.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, AI-enabled workflow enhancements, and hands-on process optimization in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with focus on advancing next-generation technology nodes.