Staff Engineer – Process Development, Wet, NAND

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

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Senior Engineer to advance wet process development for next‑node NAND technologies. You will design and optimize unit wet processes, run DOE studies, and work with Process Integration to improve margins and manufacturability.

Strong problem‑solving and cross‑functional collaboration are essential as you troubleshoot yield and quality issues. You will contribute to IP development, supplier engagements, and implement robust process monitoring while maintaining

Qualifications

• PhD, or Master’s ≥3 yrs, or Bachelor’s ≥5 yrs of relevant experience in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Strong foundation in chemistry, chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, and mass transport.

Responsibilities

• Process Development & Margin Improvement: Develop and optimize unit wet processes to meet yield and quality requirements for advanced NAND types; quantify benefits of solutions; initiate experiments to widen margins.
• Cross-functional Integration & Troubleshooting: Integrate and troubleshoot processes with cross-functional teams; translate device needs into process requirements; identify viable paths forward.
• Innovation / IP / Supplier Engagement: Support process development including research, hardware evaluations, testing; contribute to IP generation; engage with suppliers on breakthrough solutions.
• Monitoring, Control & Documentation (Governance): Implement process monitoring and control; maintain experiment records and reporting; ensure IP protection policy adherence.
• Other Responsibilities: Integrate AI-assisted tools to improve efficiency and quality; share AI-enabled enhancements.

Skills

DOE / SPC data analysis

Data analysis tools (Y3)

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PhD / MS ≥3 yrs or BS ≥5 yrs in EE, materials science, chemical engineering, physics

Tools

Memory process flow (planar+vertical NAND)

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.

Role Summary

The Senior Engineer in Wet Process Development supports the rapid deployment of advanced NAND technology nodes by developing and optimizing wet processes, improving process margins, and troubleshooting yield and quality issues in close partnership with Process Integration and other process areas. Responsible for defined workstreams within a wet process module and deliver experiment execution and analysis with increasing independence. Also contributes to margin improvement and manufacturability readiness through structured DOE/SPC and cross‑functional problem solving.

Main Responsibilities

• Process Development & Margin Improvement

  Develop and optimize unit wet processes to meet yield and quality requirements of advanced NAND part types. Quantify benefits of innovative process and/or equipment solutions to enable early experimentation and adoption for process margin improvement. Initiate and manage experiments to widen process margins and validate manufacturability of next‑node solutions.

• Cross‑functional Integration & Troubleshooting

  Integrate and troubleshoot processes as part of cross‑functional teams driving yield and quality improvement. Participate with Boise TD peers on technology choices for upcoming nodes and translate future device needs into clear process requirements. Identify disruptive processes early and work with manufacturing and TD partners to identify viable paths forward.

• Innovation / IP / Supplier Engagement

  Support process development activities including fundamental research, hardware evaluations, and testing for novel applications; contribute to IP generation where applicable. Participate in supplier engagement workstreams supporting breakthrough solutions.

• Monitoring, Control & Documentation (Governance)

  Identify process simplification opportunities and support cross‑functional implementation. Incorporate best‑known manufacturing methods into early development of upcoming nodes. Design and implement process monitoring and control methodologies within assigned scope; maintain clear experiment records and technical reporting. Communicate and collaborate locally and globally; strict adherence to Micron IP protection policy is required.

• Other 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.

Candidate Profile

Minimum Required Qualifications / Experience

PhD, or Master’s ≥3 yrs, or Bachelor’s ≥5 yrs of relevant experience in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field Strong foundation in chemistry, chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, and mass transport.

Must‑have Technical Skills

DOE / SPC and data analysis systems (e.g., Y3) to analyze experimental outcomes. Working knowledge of memory process flow (planar + vertical NAND context).

Must‑have Soft Skills

Cross‑functional collaboration, concise communication, and ability to prioritize in a dynamic environment.

Embodies 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.

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.