About the role
AI summarisedAs a Member of Technical Staff (MTS) in Micron's Next Generation NAND R&D Dry Etch team, you will lead the development of advanced dry etch processes for critical NAND modules such as HAR, tier-by-tier etches, WL contacts, and staircase. You will collaborate with process integration, hardware, and multi-functional teams to drive technology roadmaps, solve complex structural problems, and mentor junior engineers. The role requires deep expertise in plasma etch fundamentals, process control, and scalability challenges, with a strong preference for candidates skilled in data science, Python, and AI-assisted development.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead development of Dry Etch technology and essential modules
- Develop/innovate dry etch processes to meet structural and electrical specifications
- Work closely with hardware teams to develop the equipment roadmap for current and upcoming NAND products
- Collaborate and lead multi-functional teams to solve complex structural problems
- Present process and technology development plans for current and upcoming technology nodes
- Stay proactive in predicting when and how future issues could arise and build mitigation plans
- Contribute towards Technical Leadership Program
- Work on critical modules such as HAR, tier-by-tier etches, WL contacts & staircase
- Find opportunities & drive towards collaborative solutions
Requirements
- Demonstrated interest in research and development environment
- 6-10 years’ experience in dry etch process development in R&D moving into manufacturing
- 4-5 years of pertinent experience in NAND, DRAM, or Logic module development, such as projects and deliveries involving multi-functional groups
- Knowledge of plasma physics, plasma chemistry, transport or surface phenomena gained through experience and/or coursework
- Demonstrated leadership in problem-solving. Experience in managing technical projects
- Understanding various types of plasma dry etch reactors (e.g., RF sources, chemistries)
- Expertise in statistical process control and analysis
- Experience in solving scalability problems of deep high aspect ratio silicon/dielectric etches with a fundamental understanding of advanced conventional and unconventional (tailored) pulsing schemes
- Lead supplier head-to-heads
- Data science basics / Python coding / AI coders shall be preferred over candidates without this experience
- Strong computer skills, including MS Office, and SAS software like JmP and similar
- PhD or equivalent experience in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Material Science, Physics, Chemical Physics, Chemistry, Semiconductor Engineering, or related fields with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in dry etch process development
- Bachelors/Masters (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Material Science, Physics, Chemical physics, Chemistry, Semiconductor engineering or related fields) with a minimum of 12 years of applicable dry etch process development experience