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Micron Technology

Distinguished Member of Technical Staff, NAND Advanced Thin Films Process Development

Micron Technology
Integrated Device ManufacturingSingapore, SingaporeFull-time3 weeks ago
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About the role

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This is a senior technical leadership role in NAND advanced thin film process development at Micron Technology, a leading semiconductor memory company. The Distinguished Member of Technical Staff (DMTS) will shape the technical vision for structural and electrical film processes, lead breakthrough innovations, mentor senior leaders, and represent Micron externally. The role requires deep expertise in ALD/CVD, dielectric and carbon-based films, and advanced characterization techniques.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Shape the technical vision for structural and electric film processes, ensuring significant impact across top-level organizational boundaries.
  • Lead programs that span the entire engineering group, advancing innovative breakthroughs in process development.
  • Influence industry and cross-disciplinary teams through active external collaborations and strong technical leadership.
  • Mentor senior technical leaders and chip in to roadmap decisions that fundamentally differentiate Micron's products.
  • Address and solve the most challenging technical problems, guiding teams in comprehensive root cause analysis and resolution.
  • Represent Micron at industry consortia, technical conferences, and through participation in collaborative research initiatives.
  • Develop and advocate for strategies focused on cost savings, process efficiency, and large-scale yield enhancement.
  • Own and update the structural and electric film process technology roadmap, aligning with business objectives and competitive benchmarks.
  • Initiate and lead strategic collaborations with external partners, universities, and research institutes.
  • Prepare and deliver high-impact technical presentations, white papers, and patent filings.
  • Assess technical risks and make informed decisions on process development priorities and technology investments.

Requirements

  • PhD or equivalent in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Over 20 years of experience in Thin Film research and development for NAND process specifically Diffusion, CVD, dielectric and carbon-based Films.
  • Industry recognition: patents, publications, invited talks, and leadership roles in technical committees or consortia.
  • Mastery of ALD/CVD (plasma and thermal) processes: Pioneering new deposition methods, materials, and integration strategies for innovative NAND scaling.
  • Deep expertise in reliability modeling, process-device correlation frameworks, and advanced failure analysis across multiple technology generations.
  • Advanced electrical evaluation: leakage, breakdown, capacitance, impedance; metrology techniques including atom probe tomography, in-line defect mapping, and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
  • Authority in breakthrough innovation, cross-disciplinary leadership, and external technology benchmarking; influential in shaping industry standards.
  • Guides strategic technology decisions, mentors senior technical leaders, and directs the long-term progression of structural and electric film process development (dielectric, including low K and high K, and carbon-based films).
  • Expert in advanced characterization: SIMS, XPS, TEM, EELS, APT, ML-assisted image analysis for HAR structures and defect mapping.
  • Leads the conception, development, and implementation of disruptive chemistries, materials, and hardware solutions for next-generation NAND.