Member Of Technical Staff (Mts) – Process Development, Dry Etch, Nand

Job / Role Summary The MTS is a senior technical contributor who leads critical dry etch modules and advances next-generation NAND scaling by owning key processes, driving equipment roadmaps with hardware teams, and leading multi-functional problem solving for yield, defectivity, and manufacturability. The role requires deep dry etch fundamentals, strong predictive/mitigation thinking, and mentorship contributions aligned to technical leadership expectations. Main Responsibilities Lead development of dry etch technology and essential modules; serve as a dry etch area expert. Develop/innovate dry etch processes to meet structural and electrical specifications; demonstrate mechanistic understanding of parameter-to-outcome relationships. Work closely with hardware teams to develop the equipment roadmap for current and upcoming NAND products. Lead multi-functional teams to solve complex structural problems; present technology development plans for current/upcoming nodes and build mitigation plans for future issues. Lead supplier head-to-heads; drive RCA, SPC, and corrective actions to close gaps. Other Responsibilities Mentor less-experienced engineers and contribute toward technical leadership development expectations. Strengthen cross-area collaboration by identifying opportunities and driving toward collaborative solutions. 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 ≥8 yrs, or Master’s ≥11 yrs, or Bachelor’s ≥13 yrs of relevant experience in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field, Advanced dry etch PD experience Must-have technical skills Deep plasma etch fundamentals; reactor knowledge; high aspect ratio etch scalability experience. DOE/SPC/statistics and model-based problem solving. Must-have soft skills Cross-functional leadership, mentorship mindset, and strong stakeholder communication. Highly desirable / preferred Data science basics / Python coding / AI-assisted analysis. 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