Distinguished Member of Technical Staff (DMTS) – Process Development, Cell Film, NAND

Job Title

Distinguished Member of Technical Staff (DMTS) – Process Development, Cell Film, NAND

Role Summary

Senior technical leader responsible for shaping the cell film process technology roadmap for 3D NAND. Leads enterprise-wide R&D programs, drives external collaborations and benchmarking, produces high-impact technical deliverables, and mentors senior technical staff to guide roadmap and investment decisions.

Experience Level

Senior — this role requires extensive senior-level experience and technical leadership. See Education Requirements for specific years-of-experience guidance.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include defining technical direction for cell film, leading cross-functional programs, and delivering measurable improvements to yield, reliability, and cost.

• Define and maintain the cell film process technology roadmap and prioritize investments.
• Lead enterprise-wide programs to develop, industrialize, and scale thin-film and cell-film solutions for 3D NAND.
• Drive external collaborations, benchmarking, and represent the organization in consortia and conferences.
• Perform comprehensive root cause analyses for complex technical failures and define strategies for yield, reliability, and cost improvement.
• Prepare high-impact technical presentations, white papers, and patent filings.
• Mentor senior technical leaders and influence cross-functional and cross-disciplinary teams.
• Integrate AI-assisted tools and insights to improve efficiency, quality, and effectiveness where appropriate.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and professional capabilities. Degree and field expectations are listed under Education Requirements.

• Deep expertise and recognized authority in ALD/CVD thin film deposition technologies; experience inventing and deploying new deposition methods, materials, and integration strategies for 3D NAND.
• Experience in thin film R&D for NAND, including diffusion, CVD, and cell film technologies.
• Proven ability in process–device correlation frameworks, reliability modeling, and advanced failure analysis.
• Mastery of advanced characterization and electrical evaluation techniques (SIMS, XPS, TEM, EELS, APT, electrical stress testing, ML-assisted image analysis).
• Track record of publications and patents and demonstrated technical leadership influencing technology direction and industry standards.
• Structured problem-solving, learning agility, clear communication, and strong cross-functional collaboration skills.

Education Requirements

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field with at least 15 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree in those fields with at least 17 years of relevant experience. Equivalent practical experience in relevant technical roles may be considered. No specific certifications were listed.

About the Company

Company: Micron Technology

Headquarters: Boise, Idaho, USA

Micron Technology is a global leader in memory and storage solutions, dedicated to transforming how the world uses information. The company offers a diverse portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory products under the Micron and Crucial brands. With a commitment to customer focus and technological innovation, Micron drives advancements in artificial intelligence, 5G, and other data-centric applications, empowering users to learn, communicate, and progress.