Senior Member Of Technical Staff (Smts) – Process Development, Thin Films (Cvd/Diffusion), Nand

Job / Role Summary The SMTS acts as a technical authority in NAND Advanced Thin Films, setting strategic direction, architecting solutions, and leading multi-functional initiatives with department-wide impact. The role drives innovation adoption, influences technical standards, leads advanced development/fixing/integration, and develops engineering capability through mentorship and knowledge building. Main Responsibilities Define technical strategy and lead multi-functional projects in structural and electrical film development. Architect solutions and promote innovative technologies across teams; influence standards and drive process improvements. Lead advanced process development, fixing, and integration; validate within and cross-module interactions and device/process linkages via wafer-level electricals. Drive complex problem solving across process/structure/hardware/device interactions (RCA, FMEA, SPC, corrective actions that recover window without yield trade-off). Lead vendor engagements to push hardware/process capability; secure resources and set achievements. Other Responsibilities Mentor engineers through structured development; build SME pipelines; publish internal papers/BKMs and present to senior leadership; uphold Micron’s technical leadership expectations Integrates AI assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment and complying with organizational standards and legal requirements. Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work. Candidate Profile Minimum Qualifications / Experience PhD ≥12 yrs, or Master’s ≥15 yrs, of relevant experience in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field, With extensive thin films R&D/PD experience Must-Have Technical Skills Advanced thin film processing proficiency (PECVD / thermal CVD / ALD) and hands-on equipment optimization for dielectric + carbon films. Advanced characterization and correlation modeling linking process parameters to reliability/scaling behavior. Strong understanding of process-mechanical-device interactions and NAND scaling. Must-Have Soft Skills Recognized technical authority; high-impact influence; strong mentorship capability. Clear executive communication; cross-site leadership mindset. Highly Desirable / Preferred Demonstrated leadership in multi-functional development and vendor collaboration. Embody Micron’s core values: People – Respect, develop and empower others Innovation – Drive continuous improvement and breakthrough thinking Tenacity – Show grit and determination Collaboration – Build trust and foster teamwork Customer Focus – Deliver excellence and value