Staff Engineer, PD Adv NAND Photolithography

Micron Technology, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Singapore is seeking a photolithography expert to lead development, optimization, and troubleshooting of complex lithography processes.

You will translate device requirements into robust flow, specs, and control strategies, and drive advanced process control using SPC, DOE, and lithography simulations. You will collaborate with global R&D and manufacturing teams to ensure successful technology transfer, while integrating AI-assisted tools to improve efficiency,

Qualifications

• PhD 3 yrs, or Master’s 5 yrs, or Bachelor’s 7 yrs of relevant experience in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field, with demonstrated experience in semiconductor photolithography process development.
• Proven track record in contributing and accomplishing photolithography process & equipment roadmaps.
• Deep knowledge in optics, immersion lithography, polarized illumination, and low k1 imaging.
• Proficiency in lithography simulation tools, material characterization, DOE, SPC, and basic statistical data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, optimization, and troubleshooting of photolithography processes to meet yield, quality, and performance requirements.
• Translate device and integration requirements into robust process flows, specifications, and control strategies.
• Design and implement advanced process control methodologies using SPC, DOE, and lithography simulation tools.
• Own delivery of defined photolithography process milestones from development through transfer readiness.
• Partner with global R&D and manufacturing teams to ensure effective technology transfer.

Skills

Photolithography

Optics & immersion lithography

Lithography simulation tools

DOE

SPC

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical ownership

Education

PhD in Electrical/Materials/Chemical Engineering/Physics

Master's in related field

Bachelor's in related field

Tools

Immersion lithography equipment

Optical metrology tools

DOE software

Statistical analysis tools

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 ResponsibilitiesLead development, optimization, and troubleshooting of photolithography processes to meet yield, quality, and performance requirements.Translate device and integration requirements into robust process flows, specifications, and control strategies.Perform and own material evaluations, OPC/layout development, process window analysis, and overlay optimization.Design and implement advanced process control methodologies using SPC, DOE, and lithography simulation tools.Own delivery of defined photolithography process milestones from development through transfer readiness.Partner with global R&D and manufacturing teams to ensure effective technology transfer.Other ResponsibilitiesWork with equipment and materials suppliers to evaluate new capabilities and improvements.Contribute to invention disclosures and technical documentation.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 ProfileMinimum Qualifications / ExperiencePhD 3 yrs, or Master’s 5 yrs, or Bachelor’s 7 yrs of relevant experience inElectrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field, with demonstrated experience in semiconductor photolithography process development.Must‑Have Technical SkillsProven track record in contributing and accomplishing photolithography process & equipment roadmapsDeep knowledge in optics, immersion lithography, polarized illumination, and low k1 imagingProficiency in lithography simulation tools, material characterization, DOE, SPC, and basic statistical data analysisMust‑Have Soft SkillsTechnical ownership & accountabilityStructured problem-solvingCross-functional collaborationHighly Desirable / PreferredExperience with advanced DUV and exposure to EUVSupplier interaction and early technology adoption experienceAI RequirementsAbility 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 anywhereInnovation – Challenge and disrupt the status quo – fail fast and learn faster, optimize with Artificial Intelligence solutionsTenacity – Own the problem to closure through a first principles approachCollaboration – Partner with Product and Manufacturing to deliver end-to-end technology solutionsCustomer Focus – Powering Micron’s Storage products through industry-leading technologySpeed – Moving fast on what matters, without compromising qualityAbout 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/careersAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact [e-mail] 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.AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. 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