Staff Engineer – Process Development, Photolithography, NAND

Micron Technology, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co in Singapore is seeking a Staff Engineer to lead module-level photolithography process development for advanced NAND technology nodes. This role requires strong technical expertise to ensure the robustness and manufacturability of processes, translating device requirements into scalable solutions.

The ideal candidate will possess a PhD or equivalent experience in relevant fields and demonstrate significant skills in optics and lithography process development. The position emphasizes innovation and continuous improvement within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• PhD (≥3 years), Master's (≥5 years), or Bachelor's (≥7 years) of relevant experience in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics.
• Demonstrated experience in semiconductor photolithography process development.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and optimization of photolithography processes to meet yield and performance.
• Translate device requirements into robust specifications and control strategies.
• Design and implement advanced process control methodologies.

Skills

Photolithography process development

Optics and immersion lithography

Lithography simulation tools

Structured problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PhD (≥3 years), Master's (≥5 years), or Bachelor's (≥7 years) in relevant fields

Tools

SPC

DOE

Job description

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Job / Role Summary

The Staff Engineer leads module‑level photolithography process development for advanced NAND technology nodes. This role owns process robustness, manufacturability, and readiness for technology transfer. Success requires strong technical depth, execution leadership, and the ability to translate device requirements into reliable, scalable processsolutions.

Main 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.
• 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.
• Partnerwith global R&D and manufacturing teams to ensure effective technology transfer.

Other Responsibilities

• Work with equipment and materials suppliers to evaluate new capabilities and improvements.
• Contribute toinventiondisclosures 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.

Candidate Profile

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

• PhD≥3yrs, or Master’s ≥5yrs, or Bachelor’s ≥7yrs of relevant experience in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field, with demonstrated experience in semiconductor photolithography process development.

Must ‑ Have Technical Skills

• Proventrack 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

Must ‑ Have Soft Skills

• Technical ownership & accountability
• Structured problem-solving
• Cross-functional collaboration

Highly Desirable / Preferred

• Experience with advanced DUV and exposure to EUV
• Supplier interaction and early technology adoption experience

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

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.