Staff Engineer, Process Development SG, Advanced NAND

Micron-Technology,-Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Staff Engineer to drive dry etch process development for advanced NAND products, owning defined process levels and delivering robust solutions. You will lead root cause analyses and collaborate with Process Integration to resolve complex cross-module interactions.

The role emphasizes mentoring, AI-assisted tooling, and a culture of continuous improvement while aligning with Micron’s values of People, Innovation, Tenacity, Collaboration, and Customer Focus.

Qualifications

• Dry etch fundamentals and plasma chemistry knowledge.
• DOE/SPC and statistical data analysis experience.
• Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration.
• GenAI-enabled analysis/automation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop/optimize dry etch processes for NAND products.
• Lead root cause and failure mode analysis; drive vendor engagement.
• Collaborate with Process Integration and adjacent areas to resolve cross-module issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge within the dry etch team.

Skills

Dry etch fundamentals

Plasma physics

DOE/SPC

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional management

Python / data science basics

GenAI-enabled analysis/automation

Analytical problem-solving

Education

PhD

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job IDJR87519Our 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 drives unit process development and module execution for 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 ResponsibilitiesDevelop/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/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 as required.Other ResponsibilitiesContribute 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 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 ProfileMinimum Qualifications / ExperiencePhD 3 yrs, or Master’s 5 yrs, or Bachelor’s 7 yrs of relevant experience inElectrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field,Demonstrated experience in dry etch process development and experimental design/data analysis.Must-have technical skillsDry etch fundamentals; understanding of plasma physics/chemistry and reactor behavior.DOE/SPC and statistical analysis skills.Must-have soft skillsStrong analytical problem-solving; ability to manage multiple technical priorities and deliver on commitments.Cross-functional stakeholder management and communication.Highly desirable / preferredPython / data science basics or GenAI-enabled analysis/automation experience.Embody Micron’s core values:People – Respect, develop and empower othersInnovation – Drive continuous improvement and breakthrough thinkingTenacity – Show grit and determinationCollaboration – Build trust and foster teamworkCustomer Focus – Deliver excellence and valueAbout 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. 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