Senior Member Of Technical Staff (Smts) – Process Development, Photolithography, Nand

Job / Role Summary As a Technical Leadership Program (TLP) member, the SMTS defines and leads pathfinding photolithography technologies beyond current roadmaps, shaping Micron’s future technical capability. This role leads & influences development & integration strategy, mentors senior engineers, and drives innovation across development teams. Main Responsibilities Lead pathfinding initiatives for future nodes and architectures Establish long-term technology vision, defining long‑term photolithography process and equipment technology roadmaps. De‑risk novel lithography concepts and platforms. Serve as a technical authority across R&D and manufacturing. Other Responsibilities Mentor next-generation technical leaders Steward intellectual property and standards 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 demonstrated experience in semiconductor photolithography process development. Recognized advanced imaging authority Must ‑ Have Technical Skills Advanced proficiency in photolithography process & equipment roadmaps; cutting edge photolithography equipment & metrology tools experience Advanced knowledge in optics, immersion lithography, polarized illumination, and low k1 imaging Advanced understanding of semiconductor process flows and memory architecture Multi-node, Multi-site program leadership Advanced proficiency in lithography simulation tools, material characterization, DOE, SPC, and basic statistical data analysis Must ‑ Have Soft Skills Technical leadership & influence Strategic thinking Effective mentorship 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