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Senior Member of Technical Staff (SMTS), Process Development – Cell Film

Micron Technology
Integrated Device ManufacturingSingapore, SingaporeFull-time4 months ago
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About the role

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Senior Member of Technical Staff (SMTS) for 3D NAND cell film development at Micron, a leading semiconductor memory company. The role involves defining technical strategy, leading multi-functional projects, architecting solutions, and mentoring engineers in thin film processing (ALD, CVD) and device integration. Requires 15-20 years of experience in NAND process development and advanced characterization techniques.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Define technical strategy and lead multi-functional projects in cell film development.
  • Architect solutions and promote innovative technologies across teams.
  • Influence technical standards and drive process improvements.
  • Lead advanced process development, fixing, and integration.
  • Mentor engineers and foster technical growth.
  • Participate in global collaborations aligned with Micron's engineering expectations.
  • Integrate unit processes into full cell packages and validate device/process linkages via wafer-level electricals.
  • Drive complex problem solving across process/hardware/device interactions—root cause analysis, FMEA, SPC, and corrective actions that recover window with no yield trade-off.
  • Utilize advanced characterization (SIMS, XPS, TEM, EDX/EELS, electrical stress testing, TDS) to correlate process parameters to device performance; author correlation models that predict reliability and scaling behavior.
  • Lead multi-functional teams and vendor engagements to push hardware/process capability, set achievements, and secure resources.
  • Mentor engineers via structured training, case studies, and hands-on development; contribute to Micron's mentoring programs and help build SME pipelines for Cell Films.
  • Publish internal papers, BKMs, and present to senior leadership; uphold Micron's TLP tenets: Innovate, Focus, Impact, Influence, Lead, Mentor.

Requirements

  • PhD or equivalent in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • 15 to 20 years of experience in Thin Film research and development for NAND process specifically Diffusion, CVD, Cell Films.
  • Demonstrated leadership in multi-functional development and vendor collaboration.
  • Proven track record in architecting solutions, process-device correlation, and mentoring engineers—aligned to Micron's SMTS leadership expectations.
  • Advanced proficiency in thin film processing (ALD, CVD), multi-layer stack design, and device integration.
  • Thin-film processing: ALD/CVD nitride/oxide systems, inhibitor chemistries, multi-layer ONO stack design, barrier/protection layers; batch furnace/RTP integration and densification strategies.
  • Hands-on experience with cell film hardware and equipment optimization.
  • Hardware optimization: Precursor delivery & temperature control, chamber matching/segregation, batch vs single wafer trade-offs, metrology hooks.
  • Strong understanding of process-device interactions, reliability modeling, and 3D NAND scaling.
  • Skilled in advanced characterization techniques (SIMS, XPS, TEM, electrical stress testing) and correlating process parameters to device performance.
  • Proven ability to lead technical problem-solving and support engineers developing their skills.