About the role
AI summarisedThe Distinguished Member of Technical Staff (DMTS) for NAND Cell Film Process is a principal-level technical leader responsible for shaping the technical vision and roadmap for cell film processes at Micron. This role drives breakthrough innovations in thin film deposition, leads cross-functional and external collaborations, mentors senior technical leaders, and influences industry-wide standards through expertise in ALD/CVD, reliability modeling, and advanced characterization. The position requires deep expertise in NAND process development, over 20 years of experience in thin film R&D, and a strong record of patents, publications, and technical leadership.
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Key Responsibilities
- Shape the technical vision for cell film processes, ensuring significant impact across top-level organizational boundaries.
- Lead programs that span the entire engineering group, advancing innovative breakthroughs in process development.
- Mentor senior technical leaders and contribute 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 cell 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, Cell Films.
- Industry recognition: patents, publications, invited talks, and leadership roles in technical committees or consortia.
- Mastery of ALD/CVD 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.
- 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 cell film process development.
- 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.