Staff/Principal Engineer, CMOS Process Integration, NTI

Job Title

Staff/Principal Engineer, CMOS Process Integration, NTI

Role Summary

Senior engineering role in Micron's Singapore R&D group responsible for designing, developing, integrating, and implementing process solutions to improve next-generation 3D NAND product yield, quality, cost, and performance.

The role leads cross-functional efforts spanning R&D, product engineering, and manufacturing to close technology gaps, qualify new integration schemes, and support technology transfer and ramp-up at manufacturing sites.

Experience Level

Senior-level. The posting indicates a minimum of 3 years of semiconductor industry experience in process integration and yield enhancement.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include technical leadership across R&D and manufacturing, process integration development, and communication of status and decisions to stakeholders.

• Identify and quantify module deficiencies and technology gaps; lead cross-functional teams to resolve them and improve manufacturability.
• Develop or redefine CSPEC criteria to ensure optimal product performance and manufacturing capability.
• Coordinate with manufacturing to secure funding for experiments and conversions; communicate decisions to R&D, Product Engineering, and Manufacturing partners.
• Plan and execute development projects to evaluate and implement new integration schemes and establish proof of concept for future tech nodes.
• Lead quarterly yield summits and monthly program reviews to summarize issues, actions, and align teams and management.
• Support transfer of new technology from R&D to manufacturing, including documentation, training, ramp-up, and qualification.
• Integrate AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency and quality, and contribute to sharing AI-enabled improvements within scope of work.

Requirements

Concise list of required and preferred qualifications (education moved to Education Requirements below).

• Must-have: Passion for semiconductor technology and innovation; strong data analysis and problem-solving skills; proven ability in process integration optimization.
• Must-have: Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Must-have: Self-motivated and capable of working in a demanding, dynamic environment; ability to travel to the United States for extended collaborative R&D work.
• Must-have: Minimum of 3 years' experience in the semiconductor industry in process integration and yield enhancement; ability to develop a holistic end-to-end understanding of PI modules and related failure mechanisms.
• Nice-to-have: Proficiency with scripting/programming and analytics/BI tools (examples: Python, SolidWorks, Tableau, Power BI).
• Nice-to-have: Direct experience with non-volatile memories (NAND), NAND process flow, process-device interactions, yield and reliability issues.
• Nice-to-have: Exposure to R&D topics such as HKMG.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's (BS) or advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.

About the Company

Company: Micron Technology

Headquarters: Boise, Idaho, USA

Micron Technology is a global leader in memory and storage solutions, dedicated to transforming how the world uses information. The company offers a diverse portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory products under the Micron and Crucial brands. With a commitment to customer focus and technological innovation, Micron drives advancements in artificial intelligence, 5G, and other data-centric applications, empowering users to learn, communicate, and progress.