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

Job Title

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

Role Summary

Senior technical leader responsible for defining and driving CMP (chemical-mechanical planarization) technology strategy for NAND products. The role sets the cell film process roadmap, leads cross-functional programs, drives hardware and supplier decisions, and produces high-impact technical deliverables.

Works across Technology Development, Process Integration, Manufacturing, and Equipment teams; represents CMP externally and mentors senior engineers.

Experience Level

Senior — requires extensive experience. Typical experience guidance: PhD with at least 15 years relevant experience, or Master’s with at least 17 years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Primary duties include technical leadership, process innovation, cross-functional execution, and mentoring.

• Serve as CMP technical authority for NAND technology development and define long-term technology and equipment strategies.
• Architect and drive next-generation CMP process innovation, including first-of-a-kind developments, recipe architecture, and integration alignment.
• Lead resolution of complex yield, defectivity, and integration challenges using deep CMP process, materials, and layout expertise.
• Define and execute CMP hardware and supplier roadmaps; translate industry benchmarking and external insights into internal advantage.
• Provide forward-looking technical leadership to identify scaling risks and drive proactive mitigation strategies.
• Drive cross-functional execution across Technology Development, Process Integration, Manufacturing, and Equipment teams.
• Mentor senior engineers and strengthen CMP technical capability across the organization.
• Prepare technical presentations, white papers, and patent filings; initiate strategic external collaborations.
• Integrate AI-assisted tools where appropriate to improve efficiency and quality, following organizational standards.

Requirements

Must-have technical expertise and leadership skills for CMP process development and transfer to manufacturing. Degrees and formal education expectations are listed separately below.

• Deep expertise in CMP fundamentals: pad–slurry–wafer interactions, mechanistic slurry chemistry, and pattern density/layout effects.
• Broad understanding of multiple CMP process types: metal, dielectric, barrier/hardmask, and poly-Si/Si CMP.
• Extensive hands-on experience with advanced 300 mm CMP OEM platforms and driving hardware roadmap decisions to improve capability, throughput, and cost.
• Proven CMP process development experience in an R&D environment with demonstrated transfer to manufacturing (NAND, DRAM, or Logic).
• Strong command of statistical process control (SPC), data analysis, and process qualification methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead supplier technical reviews and head-to-head evaluations to advance CMP capability.
• Demonstrated technical leadership in complex problem solving and experience leading high-impact technical programs or projects.
• Ability to independently drive execution and influence cross-functional teams across process, integration, equipment, and manufacturing.
• Strong analytical, structured thinking and disciplined, data-driven decision making; clear technical communication, including executive-level updates.
• Record of technical contributions such as publications and patents.

Education Requirements

PhD with ≥15 years relevant experience, or Master’s with ≥17 years relevant experience in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field. Publications and patent activity are expected. (Equivalent practical experience not specified explicitly.)

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.