Principal Engineer – Process Development, Cell Film, NAND, Singapore

The Principal Engineer provides technical leadership for Cell Film process development, defining technical direction, fostering innovation, and ensuring successful integration of new processes into manufacturing to enable next‑generation NAND device scaling. The role defines and implements technical strategy, leads cross‑functional teams, owns end‑to‑end module development with manufacturability and scalability readiness, resolves complex technical challenges with business impact, and drives transfer and ramp readiness into high‑volume manufacturing.

• Define and implement technical strategy for cell film process development aligned to business and technology objectives; identify emerging trends, risks and opportunities, and recommend future investments.
• Lead multi‑functional development, integration and scaling of thin film processes tailored for advanced NAND devices; ensure manufacturability, scalability and readiness for integration.
• Drive technology transfer and ramp‑up activities to ensure seamless transition from R&D to high‑volume manufacturing.
• Resolve complex technical challenges, including root‑cause analysis and mitigation of process and device failures; lead cost‑reduction, yield‑improvement and reliability‑enhancement programs through innovative process and material utilization.

• PhD with ≥5 years experience, or Master’s with ≥7 years, or Bachelor’s with ≥10 years of relevant experience in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics or a related field.
• Experience in thin‑film R&D for microelectronic devices and a proven track record of leading complex technology development.

• Deep hands‑on expertise in ALD/CVD thin‑film processes for 3D NAND cell applications, including process development, optimization and sustainment in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of process‑device interactions, scaling challenges and reliability behavior, with the ability to diagnose film‑related performance and yield issues.
• Proficient in DOE, SPC and data analytics to optimize processes and resolve complex issues, while serving as a technical lead and mentor across process, integration and manufacturing teams.

• Structured problem‑solving and learning agility in an R&D environment.
• Clear communication and cross‑functional collaboration.

• Contributions to technology benchmarking, roadmap inputs and clear technical documentation or IP generation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact .