Staff/Principal Engineer, NAND TD, RDA

Micron-Technology,-Inc.; Singapore; In loco; SGD 150.000 - 210.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Micron Technology, Inc. seeks a Staff Engineer to own the Real-Time Defect Analysis scope within NAND Technology Development, developing advanced defect detection and inspection strategies that accelerate learning and improve yield.

You will lead defect analysis, sampling optimization, and 8D-style containment while collaborating across engineering disciplines. You will mentor engineers, partner with Process Integration, Yield, and Data Science teams, and help align inspection capability with

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 7 years, or Master’s degree or PhD with at least 5 years in semiconductor engineering.
• At least 3 years of hands-on Realtime Defect Analysis experience in semiconductor manufacturing or equipment engineering.
• Experience with defect inspection, process monitoring, and yield learning.

Mansioni

• Own the site-level RDA strategy and annual roadmap aligned with NAND Technology Development nodes.
• Lead analysis of experimental and production flows to detect, classify, and trend defects.
• Establish, track, and report program health metrics and drive corrective actions.
• Develop inspection recipes and sampling strategies balancing sensitivity, throughput, and cost of ownership.
• Collaborate with Process Integration, Yield, and Data Science teams to correlate inspection signals with device performance and yield.
• Evaluate and qualify next-generation inspection capabilities and support supplier roadmap alignment.

Conoscenze

Realtime Defect Analysis

Statistical data analysis

Root-cause analysis

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Inspection technology understanding

Data interpretation

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree or PhD

Strumenti

Optical inspection technologies

Electron-beam inspection

Inspection recipe development

DMAIC / 8D problem solving

Descrizione del lavoro

Job IDJR99217Our 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 SummaryThe Staff Engineer owns defined Realtime Defect Analysis (RDA) scope within NAND Technology Development, developing and sustaining advanced defect detection and inspection strategies that accelerate learning, improve yield, and support technology transfer to manufacturing. This role leads defect analysis, inspection recipe and sampling optimization, excursion containment, and cross-functional issue resolution. The position collaborates with Process Integration, Yield, Data Science, Global Manufacturing, and equipment suppliers to strengthen process monitoring, standardize Best Known Methods, and align inspection capability with future NAND technology nodes.Main ResponsibilitiesOwn the site-level RDA strategy and annual roadmap aligned with NAND Technology Development nodes.Lead analysis of experimental and production flows to detect, classify, and trend systematic and random defects.Establish, track, and report program health metrics, including baseline health, detection rates, false positives, and mean time to resolution.Lead rapid containment for defect excursions by initiating tool quarantine actions, defining hold criteria, and driving 8D corrective actions.Develop inspection recipes and sampling strategies that balance sensitivity, throughput, and cost of ownership.Partner with Process Integration, Yield, and Data Science teams to correlate inspection signals with device performance and yield.Evaluate and qualify next-generation optical and e-beam inspection capabilities and support supplier roadmap alignment.Other ResponsibilitiesStandardize and share Best Known Methods across global Technology Development and manufacturing sites.Mentor and coach engineers to strengthen technical capability within the RDA domain.Drive safety, continuous improvement, and lean initiatives that improve cycle time and learning velocity.Communicate inspection strategy, program health, risks, and technical recommendations to engineering and leadership stakeholders.AI ResponsibilitiesIntegrates 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 / ExperienceBachelor’s degree with at least 7 years, or Master’s degree or PhD with at least 5 years, of relevant semiconductor experience in an engineering or related technical field.At least 3 years of hands-on Realtime Defect Analysis experience in semiconductor manufacturing or equipment engineering.Demonstrated experience in defect inspection, process monitoring, and yield learning.Must-Have Technical SkillsProficiency in Realtime Defect Analysis systems and workflows, including defect detection, classification, trending, and monitoring.Experience with optical and e-beam inspection technologies, inspection recipe development, and sampling optimization.Strong statistical data analysis, correlation development, and large dataset interpretation capability.Working knowledge of semiconductor process integration, technology development, and yield learning.Proficiency in structured root-cause analysis and corrective action methods, including 8D or DMAIC.Must-Have Soft SkillsTechnical leadership and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority.Mentoring and coaching capability that strengthens engineering skill depth.Clear and concise communication across technical and leadership audiences.Ownership-driven execution and structured decision-making in ambiguous technical situations.Highly Desirable / PreferredExperience supporting technology transfer from NAND Technology Development to manufacturing.Experience engaging inspection or metrology equipment suppliers on capability evaluation and qualification.Embody Micron’s Core ValuesPeople - Respect, develop and empower othersInnovation - Drive continuous improvement and breakthrough thinkingTenacity - Show grit and determinationCollaboration - Build trust and foster teamworkCustomer Focus - Deliver excellence and valueSpeed - Act with purpose and set the paceAbout 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. 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