STAFF ENGINEER/PRINCIPAL ENGINEER - PD SG WET PROCESS

Micron Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. invites applications for a senior role focusing on developing and optimizing wet etch processes for advanced NAND products in Singapore.

You will lead cross-functional teams, drive process margin improvements, and translate future technology needs into robust process requirements. The role requires strong chemistry expertise, DoE experience, and collaboration with global partners to push for breakthroughs in memory processing.

Qualifications

• PhD/masters/bachelor in relevant field with 3+ years hands-on wet-etch experience.
• Deep understanding of chemistry, kinetics, thermodynamics, mass transport.
• Understanding of films and interfaces and analysis techniques (SIMS, XPS, EDX, SEM/TEM).
• Knowledge of memory processing and NAND memory process steps.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize unit processes to meet yield and quality for NAND products.
• Quantify benefits of process/equipment for margin improvements.
• Prioritize Singapore Wet Etch team on key tech issues for R&D breakthroughs.
• Integrate and troubleshoot processes in cross-functional teams across sites.
• Lead cross-functional meetings on quality, process and yield improvements.
• Incorporate AI-enabled enhancements to improve efficiency and quality.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

DoE knowledge

Data analysis

Education

PhD/Masters/Bachelor in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical/Microelectronic Engineering

Tools

SIMS

XPS

EDX

SEM/TEM

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize unit processes to meet the yield and quality requirements of advanced NAND products.
• Quantify benefits of innovative process and/or equipment solutions to enable early experimentation and adoption for process margin improvement
• Prioritize within Singapore based manufacturing Wet Etch team on the key technology issues that need R&D breakthroughs.
• Integrate and troubleshoot processes as part of cross-functional teams driving yield and quality improvement
• Participate with Advanced Node peers on technology choices for the upcoming nodes and able to translate future technology device needs into clear process requirements
• Identify disruptive processes early on and work with manufacturing to identify viable path forward
• Process development will include performing fundamental research, hardware evaluations, as well as testing processes for novel applications and generating intellectual property relevant to Micron.
• 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 cross 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.
• 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 adherence to Micron Intellectual Property protection policy is a must.
• Be part of the continuous worldwide R&D engagement with suppliers pushing for breakthrough solutions.
• 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.

Requirements

• PhD/Masters/Bachelor degree or higher in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical/Microelectronic Engineering with minimum 3 years hands‑on experience in leading edge wet etch technology work.
• A deep understanding of chemistry, chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, mass transport, physical phenomena.
• Deep understanding of films and interface engineering and analysis techniques thereof – SIMS, XPS, EDX, SEM/TEM.
• Understanding of various integration and structural impacts and constraints related to wet etch processes.
• An understanding of the general process steps and process flow for memory processing, planar and vertical NAND memory in particular.
• 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.
• Ability to be a self‑motivated individual and be adaptable to Micron’s changing needs in terms of working extended hours, if required
• Proven ability to work in a demanding & dynamic environment and able to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously

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.

To learn more, please visit micron.com/careers

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.

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