Staff Engineer ,CVD ADV. NAND PD

Micron Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. Singapore seeks a research engineer to develop, optimize, and characterize thin film deposition (CVD) processes for high-performance memory applications. You will design experiments, analyze data, and communicate results in technical forums.

Collaborating with Process Integration, Metrology, and Manufacturing, you will support process transfer to pilot lines and drive AI-enabled improvements in daily work while maintaining rigorous documentation and compliance.

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.
• Fundamentals of thin film deposition and characterization; DOE/SPC basics; understanding plasma/vacuum systems and process chemistry relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and characterize thin film processes (CVD) to meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability targets.
• Design and execute experiments, analyze data, and communicate results in appropriate technical forums.
• Perform film characterization using SEM, TEM, XPS, SIMS, AFM and correlate results to process outcomes.
• Collaborate with multi-functional partners to ensure robust processes that meet physical/electrical requirements.

Skills

Thin film deposition

DOE/SPC basics

Plasma/vacuum systems

CVD

Education

PhD

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SEM

TEM

XPS

SIMS

AFM

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.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and characterize thin film processes (CVD) to meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability targets.
• Design and execute experiments, analyze data, and communicate results in appropriate technical forums.
• Perform film characterization using appropriate 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

• Maintain accurate documentation 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 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.

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 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.

Must-Have Technical Skills

• Fundamentals of thin film deposition (CVD) and film characterization.
• DOE/SPC basics; ability to analyze experimental data and draw conclusions.
• Understanding of plasma/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 – 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.

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.