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

Req. ID: JR88052 Distinguished Member of Technical Staff, NAND Advanced Thin Films Process Development (Evergreen) Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever. Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever. Position Summary The Distinguished Member of Technical Staff (DMTS) in Process Development for Advanced Thin Film serves as a recognized expert both within and outside of Micron. This position is pivotal in shaping the technical vision for NAND structural and electrical film processes, with influence that spans top-level organizational boundaries. The DMTS leads programs that impact the entire engineering group, drives breakthrough innovations, and plays a key role in influencing industry-wide and cross-disciplinary teams. Additionally, the DMTS mentors senior technical leaders and guides critical roadmap decisions that set Micron’s products apart in the marketplace. Main 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. Technical Expertise * 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 lowK and highK, 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. Required Qualifications 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. Job Profile(s): Semiconductor Process Eng DMTS Relocation level: (TBD) Before Getting Started Please review Micron’s Internal Job Application Policy on your regional PeopleNow Career Opportunities page before searching and applying for jobs. Note in particular that: * Hiring managers may view your performance appraisals, original resume, transcripts or other performance-related documentation in your personal file. 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