Staff Engineer – Process Development, Thin Film (CVD/Diffusion), NAND

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

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. seeks a Staff Engineer to own portions of NAND thin film processes (CVD/Diffusion) and drive robust, scalable improvements. You will supervise experiments, analyze data, and coordinate with device teams to ensure electrical and structural performance.

The role requires hands-on deposition and characterization skills, plus strong cross-functional execution and data-driven decision making to advance integration readiness.

Qualifications

• PhD ≥3 yrs, or Master’s ≥5yrs, or Bachelor’s ≥7yrs in relevant field.
• Experience linking process conditions to material properties and device behavior.
• Hands-on R&D and PD in thin film deposition plus data-driven optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and characterize thin film processes (CVD/Diffusion) to targets.
• Design experiments, analyze data, and translate results into improvements.
• Support scaling of dielectric/carbon film processes across nodes.
• Own defined portions of a process module and track risks and margins.
• Collaborate with integration/device teams to ensure performance.

Skills

Thin film deposition fundamentals

Fab metrology & film characterization

Plasma processes & vacuum systems

Structured troubleshooting

Education

PhD or Master’s or Bachelor’s with extensive relevant experience

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.

Job / Role Summary

The Staff Engineer delivers module/sub-module ownership in NAND Advanced Thin Films process development, owning defined portions of the process space (dielectric/carbon film processes via CVD/Diffusion) and driving robustness, capability, and integration readiness. Success requires strong hands-on deposition/characterization skills, cross-functional execution discipline, and the ability to translate experimental results into scalable process improvements.

Main Responsibilities

Process Development & Optimization

• Develop,optimize, and characterize thin film processes (CVD/Diffusion) to meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability targets.
• Execute well-designed experiments, analyze data, and translate results into process improvements.
• Support scaling of dielectric and carbon film processes across nodes and platforms.

Module Ownership (Growing Scope)

• Own defined portions of a process module or sub-module under guidance from senior engineers; track margins, sensitivities, and integration risks.
• Drive issue resolution for process and tool-related problems within assigned scope.

Process Integration & Correlation

• Work closely with integration and device teams to ensure compatibility and structural/electrical performance.
• Correlate material, structural, and electrical data to guide process optimization; support failure analysis and root-cause investigations.

Tool & Hardware Engagement

• Build strong hands-on knowledge of dielectric/carbon film equipment behavior; support tool qualifications, upgrades, and transfers; partner with suppliers to improve stability/capability.

Other Responsibilities

• Communicate results clearly through reports, reviews, and data summaries; elevate risks with data-driven recommendations.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
• 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≥3 yrs, or Master’s ≥5yrs, or Bachelor’s ≥7yrsof relevant experience in
  Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field,
• Demonstrated thin film R&D / PD experience and ability to link process conditions to material properties/device behavior.

Must-Have Technical Skills

• Thin film deposition fundamentals (CVD/Diffusion) and materials/chemistry/process physics.
• Familiarity withfabmetrology and film characterization methods (structural/mechanical/optical/electrical as applicable).
• Working knowledge of plasma processes, vacuum systems, and chemical reactions.

Must-Have Soft Skills

• Strongexecutionownership and structured troubleshooting.
• Cross-functional collaboration and concise technical communication.

Highly Desirable / Preferred

• Understanding NAND thin film structure and electrical needs.

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 lifefor 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.

To learn more, please visit micron.com/careers

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.

Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.

Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.

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