Staff Engineer, Process Development SG, Advanced NAND

MICRON SEMICONDUCTOR ASIA OPERATIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Semiconductor Asia Operations Pte. Ltd. seeks a Staff Engineer to drive unit process development and module execution for advanced NAND dry etch, owning defined process levels and delivering robust solutions that meet program, yield, and manufacturability targets.

The role requires deep process fundamentals, disciplined DOE/SPC execution, and strong cross-functional influence to solve complex structural challenges and enable process transfer across sites in Singapore.

Qualifications

• PhD or MS/BS with years of relevant experience in EE, materials or physics.
• Experience in dry etch process development and experimental design/data analysis.
• DOE/SPC and statistical analysis skills.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop/optimize dry etch processes to meet physical/structural and electrical requirements for advanced NAND products.
• Improve process capability by reducing variability and driving cost/process margin improvements.
• Lead root cause / failure mode analysis for process/hardware limitations and engage vendors for solutions.
• Collaborate with Process Integration and adjacent areas to integrate solutions and resolve cross-module interactions.
• Support pilot-line sustainment and process transfer to manufacturing sites.

Skills

PhD required

Dry etch experience

DOE/SPC

Cross-functional mgmt

Education

PhD in EE/Materials/Physics

Master’s in relevant field

Bachelor’s in relevant field

Tools

Python basics

GenAI analytics

Job description

The Staff Engineer drivesunit process development and module executionfor advanced NAND dry etch, owning defined process levels and delivering robust process solutions that meet program, yield, and manufacturability targets. Success requires deep process fundamentals, disciplined DOE/SPC execution, and strong cross-functional influence to solve complex structural challenges and enable process transfer.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop/optimize dry etch processes to meetphysical/structural and electrical requirementsfor advanced NAND products.

• Improve process capability by reducing variability and driving cost/process margin improvements.

• Lead root cause / failure mode analysis for process/hardware limitations and drive vendor/supplier engagement for solutions.

• Collaborate with Process Integration and adjacent process areas (Wet Etch, CVD/Diffusion, Metals, Lithography, CMP) to integrate solutions and resolve cross-module interactions.

• Support pilot-line sustainment and process transfer to manufacturing sites asrequired.

Other Responsibilities

• Contribute to fundamental research / innovation efforts that improve next-generation NAND scaling.

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing within the dry etch team.

• Integrates AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment andcomplying withorganizational standards and legal requirements.

• Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement byidentifying, testing, and sharing AI-enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work.

Candidate Profile

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

• PhD≥3 yrs, or Master’s ≥5yrs, or Bachelor’s ≥7yrsof relevant experience in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field,

• Demonstrated experience in dry etch process development and experimental design/data analysis.

Must-have technical skills

• Dry etch fundamentals; understanding of plasma physics/chemistry and reactor behavior.

• DOE/SPC and statistical analysis skills.

Must-have soft skills

• Strong analytical problem-solving; ability to manage multiple technical priorities and deliver on commitments.

• Cross-functional stakeholder management and communication.

Highly desirable / preferred

• Python / data science basics or GenAI-enabled analysis/automation 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