Senior Engineer, Process Development, Diffusion, NTI

This role involves developing and optimizing unit processes for advanced NAND devices, evaluating innovative process and equipment solutions, and collaborating with manufacturing and global TD teams. The engineer will integrate and troubleshoot processes, identify disruptive technologies, conduct fundamental research, and lead cross-functional initiatives to improve quality, yield, cost, and productivity, ultimately shaping the future of memory technology.

Must Have

• Develop and optimize unit processes for advanced NAND devices.
• Evaluate innovative process and equipment solutions for early experimentation.
• Collaborate with Singapore-based Diffusion manufacturing teams.
• Integrate and troubleshoot processes within cross-functional teams.
• Partner with Boise TD Films teams to align future device requirements.
• Identify disruptive process technologies early and define implementation paths.
• Conduct fundamental research, hardware evaluations, and novel process testing.
• Design and execute experiments to expand process margins.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to simplify processes and implement improvements.
• Embed best-known manufacturing practices into early-stage development.
• Develop and apply advanced process monitoring and control methodologies.
• Serve as a technical expert for process, equipment, and procedural improvements.
• Lead multidisciplinary projects across teams, sites, and suppliers.
• Advise management on significant technical issues and drive innovation.
• Maintain strict adherence to Micron’s Intellectual Property protection policies.
• Engage continuously with global TD partners and suppliers.
• Own and manage module-level business processes.
• Bachelor’s in Materials Science, Chemical/Microelectronic Engineering, or Physics with minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Master’s or PhD in Materials Science, Chemical/Microelectronic Engineering, or Physics with minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of flow dynamics, thermodynamics, and physical phenomena in deposition.
• Knowledge of precursor depletion effects in 3D structures and mitigation strategies.
• Understanding of interface characterization techniques (SIMS, XPS, EDX, SEM/TEM).
• Knowledge of integration and structural constraints in film deposition processes.
• Strong understanding of memory process flows, especially for planar and vertical NAND.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Y3) and Design of Experiments (DoE).

Perks & Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Continuous Learning
• Wellness Programs
• Stock Purchase Program
• Health Insurance
• Recognition

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.

About the Role

Micron’s Singapore Technology Development (TD) team is seeking a passionate and driven Process Development Engineer to support the rapid deployment of advanced NAND technology nodes. This role is critical in enhancing process margins, integrating new technologies into manufacturing, and collaborating globally to shape the future of memory technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize unit processes to meet yield and quality targets for advanced NAND devices
• Evaluate innovative process and equipment solutions for early experimentation and process margin improvement
• Collaborate with Singapore-based Diffusion manufacturing teams to identify and prioritize key technology challenges
• Integrate and troubleshoot processes within cross-functional teams focused on yield and quality enhancement
• Partner with Boise TD Films teams to align future device requirements with process capabilities
• Identify disruptive process technologies early and define viable implementation paths with global TD and manufacturing teams
• Conduct fundamental research, hardware evaluations, and novel process testing to support intellectual property generation
• Design and execute experiments to expand process margins and validate manufacturability of next-node solutions
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to simplify processes and implement improvements
• Embed best-known manufacturing practices into early-stage development of new nodes
• Develop and apply advanced process monitoring and control methodologies.
• Serve as a technical expert, contributing to process, equipment, and procedural improvements
• Lead multidisciplinary projects across teams, sites, and suppliers focused on quality, yield, cost, and productivity
• Advise management on significant technical issues and drive innovation through patents and technical publications
• Maintain strict adherence to Micron’s Intellectual Property protection policies
• Engage continuously with global TD partners and suppliers to push for breakthrough solutions
• Own and manage module-level business processes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Materials Science, Chemical/Microelectronic Engineering, or Physics with minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• Master’s, or PhD in Materials Science, Chemical/Microelectronic Engineering, or Physics with minimum 2 years of relevant experience
• Strong understanding of:
• Flow dynamics, thermodynamics, and physical phenomena in deposition
• Precursor depletion effects in 3D structures and mitigation strategies
• Interface characterization techniques (e.g., SIMS, XPS, EDX, SEM/TEM)
• Integration and structural constraints in film deposition processes
• Memory process flows, especially for planar and vertical NAND
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Y3) and Design of Experiments (DoE)
• Proven collaboration skills with local and global teams
• Excellent communication skills for both in-person and remote interactions
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple projects in a dynamic environment
• Willingness to travel and stay at Boise TD for extended periods (2–4 months) to support technology development

Company and benefits

Job ID

JR83822

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.

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