Staff Engineer - CMP Advanced NAND

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

Job summary

Micron is seeking a CMP Process Development Engineer to develop and optimize chemical mechanical planarization procedures for memory devices, focusing on process margins to meet mature yield goals for 3D NAND parts.

You'll perform fundamental R&D, consumables development, and hardware evaluation, lead experiments, and collaborate with global partners to integrate best manufacturing practices. Strong mentoring and strategic vision for future NAND nodes are essential.

Qualifications

• Masters/PhD or Bachelor’s with 7–12 years in semiconductor CMP.
• Hands-on CMP equipment operation including AMAT/LKP and EBARA-300X.
• Experience in dielectrics/metals CMP for 3D NAND memory technology.
• Understanding of integration constraints in film deposition and upstream/downstream processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize CMP procedures to improve yield and reliability for Micron memory parts.
• Initiate experiments to widen process margins and evaluate manufacturability of next-node solutions.
• Collaborate with vendors to meet integration requirements for 3D NAND nodes.
• Design and implement advanced process monitoring and control methodologies.
• Provide strategic roadmap for N+, N++ and future NAND nodes.
• Mentor new hires on CMP fundamentals and Micron systems.

Skills

CMP process development

Planarization optimization

Experiment design

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Master’s or PhD in engineering

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

AMAT (LKP)

EBARA-300X

Next-gen CMP equipment

Optical metrology

Profilometry

Job description

Main Responsibilities

As a CMP Process Development Engineer, you will develop and optimize chemical mechanical planarization procedures. These procedures aim to improve product quality and reliability for the next generation of Micron's memory parts. 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 evaluate manufacturability of next node solutions

Extensively collaborate with vendors to develop processes that meet integration requirements for current and next-generation 3-D NAND nodes

Incorporate best known manufacturing methods into early development phase of upcoming nodes

Design and implement advanced process monitoring and control methodologies

Provide strategic roadmap for N+, N++ and future NAND Nodes

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

Provide advice and counsel to management on significant technical issues. Leads and initiate innovation projects through patents/technical papers

This position requires communication and collaboration with partners both locally and globally. Strict adherence to Micron Intellectual Property Protection policy is necessary

Other Responsibilities

Mentor new hires and less experienced team members on CMP fundamentals, process development, and Micron systems

Engage with Procurement & Operations Central Teams and other partners both locally and globally pushing for breakthrough solutions

As a technical expert, lead or drive team or sites on complex, multi-disciplinary projects in quality focused meetings, process and yield improvement meetings, cost, and productivity improvement meetings

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.

Education/Job requirements

Masters /PhD with 5-10 years or Bachelors degree with 7-12 years of relevant working experience in the semiconductor industry with a background in Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) Process in 300mm wafer fabrication

Must Have Technical Skills Hands-on experience CMP equipment operation such as AMAT (LKP), EBARA-300X and next generation CMP equipment, optical metrology, profilometry, polishing slurries, conditioners, and polishing pads

Experience in dielectrics/metals CMP process development on 3D NAND or other memory technology

Understanding of various integration and structural impacts and constraints related to film deposition and other upstream/downstream processes

Must Have Soft Skills

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. Strong collaboration and communication skills (verbal and written). Self-driven, adaptable, and able to manage multiple projects. Proven ability to take calculated risks and execute novel solutions. Recognized as a mentor, team player and technical expert with the ability to solicit feedback, accept input, and analyze success/failure.

Highly Desirable/Preferred skills or experience

An understanding of the general process steps and process flow for memory processing planar and vertical NAND memory. Strong interest in Data science, modelling, and drive to use/adopt AI to optimize workflows.

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 – Diversity of thought to propel technology leadership - Ideas can come from anywhere Innovation – Challenge and disrupt the status quo – fail fast and learn faster, optimize with Artificial Intelligence solutions Tenacity – Own the problem to closure through a first principles approach Collaboration – Partner with Product and Manufacturing to deliver end-to-end technology solutions Customer Focus – Powering Micron’s Storage products through industry-leading technology Speed – Moving fast on what matters, without compromising quality

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. To learn more, please visit micron.com/careers

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