Staff Engineer, Process Development SG, Advanced NAND

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

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking a Staff/Senior engineer to join the next generation NAND dry etch research and development team. You will drive critical modules, optimize processes, and collaborate with process integration to scale innovations in NAND technology.

The role emphasizes experimental design, data analysis, and applying AI-enabled insights to improve efficiency and product quality. Global manufacturing and travel opportunities may be involved.

Qualifications

• MS + 3-4 years of relevant dry etch in semiconductor industry
• PhD +1-2 years in relevant field is acceptable
• BS +5 years of relevant dry etch experience

Responsibilities

• Develop dry etch processes to meet physical and electrical requirements.
• Optimize dry etch processes to reduce cost, variability and improve capability.
• Collaborate with process integration and other development teams to innovate.
• Conduct root cause and failure mode analysis; drive solutions with vendors.
• Perform fundamental research to advance next‑generation products.
• Maintain a technology development pilot manufacturing line.
• Support process transfer to production facilities; travel may be required.

Skills

R&D aptitude

Experimental design

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Root-cause analysis

Statistics / SPC

Independence

Multi-tasking

Dry etch knowledge

Python / GenAI basics

Education

MS with relevant dry-etch experience

PhD with experience

BS with 5+ years dry-etch

Job description

As a Staff/Senior engineer, you will be a part of revolutionary next generation NANDresearch & development dry etch team driving critical modules listed below. The position promises ample opportunities for innovation, collaboration and testing a new dimension and scaling with next generation NAND.

Job Responsibilities

• Developing dry etch processes to meet the physical & electrical requirements of Micron’s products.
• Optimizing dry etch processes to reduce cost, process variability, and improve process capability.
• Collaborating with process integration and other process development teams to develop innovativenew solutions.
• Conducting root cause and failure mode analysis to understand the limitations of current hardware and driving vendors for solutions.
• Performing fundamental research to drive innovative solutions for next-generation products.
• Maintaining a technology development pilot manufacturing line.
• Support process transfer to production facilities (some domestic and/or international travel may berequired).

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.

Qualifications & Skills (for experienced candidates: preference is in semiconductors)

• Demonstrate research and development aptitude in science and engineering fields.
• Examples of experimental design and data analysis.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use extensive technical knowledge to guide strategic directions.
• Ability to resolve complex issues through root-cause or model-based problem solving.
• Proficiencyin statistics (preferred) and in statistical process control.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal direction, anda focuson meeting commitments.
• Ability to multi-task and managenumerousprojects simultaneously.
• Fundamental knowledgeofatleast one of the following: transport phenomena, dry etch processing, kinetic theory, statistical thermodynamics, or plasma physics.
• Data science basics / Python coding / GenAI programming is desirable.

Education

• MS + 3-4years of relevant experience involving dry etch in semiconductor industry/ PhD +1-2 years (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Material Science, Physics, Chemical physics, Chemistry, Semiconductor engineering or relevant majors). Internships could be considered as a part of job experience.
• BS (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Material Science, Physics, Chemical physics, Chemistry, Semiconductor engineering or relevant majors) + 5 years of relevant experience in dry etch

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