SG PD Photolithography Process Development Engineer

About the role

Micron is hiring a Photolithography Process Development Engineer in its Singapore manufacturing site (Fab 10N/X). You will develop and optimize lithography processes for advanced Replacement Gate 3D NAND parts, applying artificial intelligence to process development and working with cross-functional teams to improve yield and quality.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and optimize lithography processes to meet yield and quality requirements of advanced Replacement Gate 3D NAND parts.
• Apply artificial intelligence to develop and deploy algorithms for photolithography process development.
• Quantify the benefits of new process and equipment solutions to enable early experimentation and adoption for process margin improvement.
• Prioritize key technology issues needing R&D breakthroughs within the Singapore-based photolithography team.
• Integrate and troubleshoot processes in cross-functional teams driving yield and quality improvement.
• Collaborate with R&D peers on technology adaptation and cost optimization toward upcoming nodes, translating device needs into clear process requirements.
• Identify disruptive processes early and find viable paths forward, including fundamental research, hardware evaluation and testing of novel applications.
• Generate intellectual property, simplify processes, incorporate best-known manufacturing methods into early development, and design advanced process monitoring and control methodologies.
• Advise management on major technical issues, lead projects through patents and technical papers, and communicate with local and global partners.
• Engage continuously with suppliers worldwide and strictly follow Micron's intellectual property protection policy.

Required profile

• PhD in Electrical & Electronics, Chemical, Mechanical, Materials Engineering or a related field.
• Strong aptitude for research and development and ability to create production-worthy technologies.
• Ability to build relationships with multi-functional teams and vendors, and strong written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
• Highly motivated and adaptable to a demanding, dynamic and rapidly changing environment.
• Opportunity to travel for a few months for collaborative R&D work.