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Principal TEM Automation Engineer
Micron's vision is to accelerate intelligence to enrich life for all. As a global leader in memory and storage solutions, we are at the forefront of innovation, driving technological advancements that accelerate progress across industries. Our mission is to lead with integrity, innovation, and excellence, empowering our team members to craft the future of memory technology.
Are you passionate about Focused Ion Beam (FIB) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)? Micron has an outstanding Yield Enhancement (YE) lab under Technology Development (TD) at its Singapore site. We have the most sophisticated TEMs available in the electron microscope field and state-of-art FIB tools for the preparation of TEM specimens. YE lab is crafting novel workflow and specialized AI-Driven automation solutions to achieve next-level efficiency, accuracy and precision of sampling and data quality. This candidate will be assigned to advanced FIB and TEM techniques to build automated process and support next generation NAND in TD. In addition, your growth opportunities include developing your knowledge of semiconductor device physics and processing and various characterization techniques. Come join a work environment where you will work with bleeding-edge Technology Development groups to develop new processes and novel methods to expedite new part type development and improve yield. Successful candidates for this position will be placed at corresponding engineer level based on previous experience and education.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform daily FIB/TEM operation and demonstration to support new technology development at Micron from wafer receiving, wafer management, maintaining systems ready for operation to sample-to-data completion.
- Develop templates and recipes to automate TEM sample preparation and TEM analysis of various nodes in NAND technology.
- Transfer newly developed solutions to other teams in TD and global manufacturing sites.
- Develop, validate, and implement in-house architectural scripts for automatic TEM data collection, data processing and reporting to reduce time to data and improve cycle of learning.
- Apply data science on tool parameters and images/TEM data to optimize recipes and provide feedback to process teams.
- Drive automation roadmap through collaboration with instrument vendors and internal teams.
- Use approved AI-enabled tools to optimize the existing Lab procedures and maintain the lab environment within the scope of safety requirement.
- Follow responsible AI, data-security, and quality-control expectations when handling technical information, images, tool logs, and internal communications.
- Mentor team members to develop their technical skills related to TEM and sample preparation automation.
Qualifications:
- PhD or equivalent experience in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field.
- Extensive experience in FIB and TEM automation using machine learning and pattern recognition, as well as scripting skills in Python and DigitalMicrograph.
- Extensive experience in TEM materials characterization including EDS and EELS applications.
- Creative and proactive to solve problems in fast-pacing dynamic work environment.
- Self-motivated, ability to work independently and hardworking in learning new technology and knowledge.
- Be a phenomenal teammate to work with other FIB & TEM engineers and processing groups to advance technology development.
- Positive and ambitious demeanor with effective oral and written communications.
- Excellent knowledge of thermodynamics, kinetics, crystallography, ion and electron diffraction, chemical analysis.
At Micron, your personal well-being and professional growth are our priorities. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, provide peace of mind, and help you plan for the future. Our benefits include:• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.• Income protection through disability and paid family leave programs.• Generous paid time off and holidays.• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.
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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Skills Required
- PhD or equivalent experience in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field.
- Extensive experience in FIB and TEM automation using machine learning and pattern recognition.
- Scripting skills in Python and DigitalMicrograph.
- Extensive experience in TEM materials characterization including EDS and EELS.
- Experience developing and validating scripts for automated TEM data collection, processing, and reporting.
- Ability to apply data science to tool parameters and TEM images to optimize recipes and provide process feedback.
- Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, kinetics, crystallography, ion and electron diffraction, and chemical analysis.
- Effective oral and written communication, ability to mentor team members, and work collaboratively across teams.
Micron Technology Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 5% of pay, with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options, and access to retirement planning tools underpin long-term savings. Recent materials also note student-loan match integration counted toward the same 5% cap.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan offers a 15% discount on Micron shares, and eligible roles may receive RSUs at management discretion alongside performance bonuses. Stock and incentive components can materially lift total compensation in stronger business cycles.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options are paired with onsite or near-site health centers at many U.S. locations, an EAP with free counseling sessions, and employer HSA seed-and-match contributions. 2026 options include Blue Cross and Cigna (plus Kaiser HMO in select sites), and Boise’s onsite clinic lists about a $10 copay for covered members.
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We are a world leader in innovative memory solutions that transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. For over 45 years, our company has been instrumental to the world’s most significant technology advancements, delivering optimal memory and storage systems for a broad range of applications.
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Global opportunities, team member development, and career advancement—Micron invests in you and celebrates your skills, a growth mindset, and the tenacity to strive. At Micron, everyone innovates.
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