SR ENGINEER CVD ADV. NAND PD

MICRON SEMICONDUCTOR ASIA OPERATIONS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Singapore is seeking a Process Development Engineer to advance NAND thin film processes, drive DOE/SPC-based experiments, and transfer tech to manufacturing.

The role demands strong fundamentals in CVD/Diffusion and close collaboration with integration, metrology, yield, and equipment partners. The ideal candidate has a PhD or Master’s with several years in thin film R&D, and experience with AI-enabled productivity improvements will be valued.

Qualifications

• PhD, or Master’s ≥3 yrs, or Bachelor’s ≥5 yrs of relevant experience in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Demonstrated foundation in thin film deposition and characterization; R&D/PD environment readiness is important for this role.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and characterize thin film processes (CVD/Diffusion) to meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability targets.
• Design and execute experiments, analyze data, and communicate results through technical forums.
• Perform film characterization using techniques (SEM, TEM, XPS, SIMS, AFM) and correlate results to process outcomes.
• Support process transfer and pilot line execution, including sustaining process maturity/capability for processes under ownership.
• Collaborate with multi-functional partners to ensure robust processes meeting physical/electrical requirements.

Skills

Thin film deposition

Film characterization

DOE/SPC basics

Plasma and vacuum systems

Clear communication

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Master’s in relevant field

Bachelor’s in relevant field with experience

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.

Micron’s Singapore Technology Development (TD) team is seeking a passionate and driven Process Development Engineer to support the rapid deployment of advanced NAND technology nodes. This role is critical in enhancing process margins, integrating new technologies into manufacturing, and collaborating globally to shape the future of memory technology.

The Senior Engineer supports Thin Films (CVD/Diffusion) process development for advanced NAND technology by executing experiments, characterizing films, troubleshooting process and tool issues, and supporting process transfer into manufacturing. Success in this role requires strong fundamentals in thin film deposition and characterization, disciplined experimental execution (DOE/SPC), and effective collaboration across integration, metrology, failure analysis, yield, and equipment partners.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop,optimize, and characterize thin film processes (CVD/Diffusion) to meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability targets.
• Design and execute experiments, analyze data, and communicate results inappropriate technicalforums.
• Perform film characterization usingappropriate techniques(examples referenced: SEM, TEM, XPS, SIMS, AFM) and correlate results to process outcomes.
• Support process transfer and pilot line execution, including sustaining process maturity/capability for processes under ownership.
• Collaborate with multi-functional partners (Process Integration, Metrology, Surface/Characterization labs, Electrical Failure Analysis, Yield, Manufacturing, and equipment vendors/suppliers) to ensure robust processes that meet physical/electrical requirements.

Other Responsibilities

• Maintainaccuratedocumentation of experiments, process settings, and learnings; produce technical reports and summaries.
• Integrates AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment andcomplying withorganizational standards and legal requirements.
• Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement byidentifying, testing, and sharing AI-enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work.

AI Responsibilities:

• 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.

Candidate Profile

Minimum Required Qualifications / Experience

• PhD, or Master’s ≥3 yrs, or Bachelor’s ≥5 yrsof relevant experience inElectrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field
• Demonstrated foundation in thin film deposition and characterization; R&D/PD environment readiness is important for this role.

Must-Have Technical Skills

• Fundamentals of thin film deposition (CVD/Diffusion) and film characterization.
• DOE/SPC basics; ability to analyze experimental data and draw conclusions.
• Understanding ofplasma/vacuum systems and process chemistry relationships (where applicable).

Must-Have Soft Skills

• Structured problem-solving and learning agility in an R&D environment.
• Clear communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Highly Desirable / Preferred

• Exposure to dielectric / carbon-based films and NAND structural/electrical requirements.
• Experience working with equipment suppliers or tool qualification/transfer activities.

AI Requirements

• Ability to apply baseline digital fluency and role appropriate AI literacy to use AI enabled tools responsibly and effectively for research, analysis, content creation, problem solving, operational tasks, and achieving business outcomes.

Embody Micron’s core values:

• People–Respect, develop and empower others
• Innovation–Drive continuous improvement and breakthrough thinking
• Tenacity–Show grit and determination
• Collaboration–Build trust and foster teamwork
• Customer Focus–Deliver excellence and value

About Micron Technology, Inc.

We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich lifefor 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.

Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.

Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.