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 Technology, Inc. in Singapore is seeking a Staff Engineer to lead unit process development and module execution for advanced NAND dry etch.

You will own defined process levels, deliver robust solutions, and influence cross-functional teams to meet program, yield, and manufacturability targets. The role requires deep process fundamentals, DOE/SPC execution, and a track record of driving process transfer.

Qualifications

• PhD with ≥3 years, MS with ≥5 years, or BS with ≥7 years in EE/Materials/Chemical Eng/Physics.
• Experience in dry etch process development and experimental design/data analysis.
• Strong fundamentals in plasma physics/chemistry and reactor behavior.

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 drive vendor engagement for solutions.
• Collaborate with Process Integration and adjacent process areas to integrate solutions and resolve cross-module interactions.
• Support pilot-line sustainment and process transfer to manufacturing sites as required.

Skills

Dry etch fundamentals

DOE/SPC and statistical analysis

Analytical problem-solving

Cross-functional stakeholder mgmt

GenAI-enabled analysis/automation

Education

PhD ≥3 yrs / MS ≥5 yrs / BS ≥7 yrs in relevant field

Tools

Python

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.

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

About 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.

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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