About the role
AI summarisedAs a Distinguished or Senior Member of Technical Staff (DMTS/SMTS) in Advanced NAND Process Development, you will lead innovation in wet process technology for next-generation memory products. You will drive process chemistry pathfinding, collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners, own critical initiatives, and mentor engineers to advance NAND roadmap goals. Your work will directly impact yield ramp-up, device performance, and long-term technology strategy for Micron’s memory portfolio.
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Key Responsibilities
- Drive process and chemistry pathfinding portion of Process Technology Roadmap for NAND memory technologies
- Interact with equipment and material (e.g. chemistry) suppliers to drive innovative technology development, ensure alignment and timely progress to pathfinding work, as well as develop a productive relationship
- Vision of the future potential of new materials and methods being explored as part of academic and consortium projects to guide potential for roadmap solution and selection of internal projects
- Collaborate with partner organizations, engineering teams, and TD fabs to coordinate process technology pathfinding activities related to established roadmaps
- Own critical taskforce, take ownership of critical initiatives, and lead multi-functional technical team to drive new tech node yield & device roadmap
- Collaborate closely with process integration, technology development, and local yield teams to improve new technology
- Identify, define and drive SOW agreements and related work where appropriate to increase level and scope of Micron exclusivity of equipment, chemistry, and process solutions
- Guide and mentor team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and career development
Requirements
- Good understanding and experience with process technology development business processes and strategy
- Deep understanding of memory technologies, semiconductor processing and devices, surface science and analytic methods related materials properties
- Ability to work on multiple projects and work through cross-disciplinary and cross-organizational logistical issues
- Expertise in semiconductor process technology assessment to achieve rational risk assessment
- Demonstrated ability to form collaborations (internal and external) and internal customers
- Strong Presentation skills and experience
- Strong partnership and matrix management skills
- Proven ability to solicit feedback, accept input, and analyze success/failure of self and team
- Leading innovation efforts across large and small teams and meeting critical deliverables
- Must have minimum of 10 years experience in WET Process development
- PhD in Materials Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or similar field is preferred. Exceptional candidates with MS or BS will be considered