Senior Manager - Process Development CMP/BTG, NAND

In this role, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead, hire, mentor, and develop a team of CMP & BTG engineers, providing regular feedback, career development, and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence.

• Own and drive CMP and BTG process module development, including process characterization, Integration, process margin improvement, and manufacturability for 3D NAND nodes.

• Drive execution of process development activities aligned with TD roadmap, ensuring timely delivery of robust, scalable, and high-performance solutions.

• Collaborate closely with Process Integration, Manufacturing Development, Equipment Engineering, and global TD teams to meet integration requirements and technology breakthroughs.

• Lead transfer of processes to high-volume manufacturing, supporting pilot ramp, yield improvement, and long-term process stability.

• Drive DOE-based experiments and data-driven methodologies to optimize process performance, expand process window, and improve cost effectiveness.

• Implement advanced process monitoring and control strategies to ensure stable, repeatable, and manufacturable performance.

• Identify and lead process simplification, cost reduction, and productivity improvement initiatives across multi-functional teams.

• Partner with equipment and materials suppliers to co-develop next-generation solutions, including early engagement, technology evaluation, and consumable qualification.

• Drive supplier execution and alignment, including performance targets, development timelines, and joint problem-solving to resolve process gaps and tool issues.

• Influence supplier roadmaps through regular technical engagement while partnering with Procurement and Operations on supplier strategy, selection, and deployment.

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure alignment to Micron safety and IP protection policies.

• Drive adoption of sophisticated data analytics and AI or Machine Learning techniques to improve process understanding, enable predictive modeling, and accelerate process optimization and development.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related engineering field.

• Minimum 8 years of semiconductor process development experience, with strong expertise in CMP and/or BTG processes.

• Minimum 3 years of experience leading or supervising engineering teams with demonstrated ability to develop talent and drive execution.

• Must be seen by current reports as an excellent mentor, team builder, motivator and technical expert with proven ability to solicit feedback, accept input, and analyze success/failure.

• Must possess thorough technical knowledge of CMP processes. Understanding of various integration/structural impacts and constraints related to CMP processes. BTG experience is highly preferred.

• Experience working with suppliers and vendors on process development, qualification, and problem-solving.

• Experience transferring processes to manufacturing and supporting ramp and yield improvement.

• Working knowledge of DOE, data analysis, and statistical methodologies.

• Strong collaboration skills with global and multi-functional teams.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence internal and external collaborators.

• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Demonstrated ability to take calculated risks and drive innovative solutions.

• Must be based in Singapore.