Distinguished Member of Technical Staff (DMTS) – Process Development, Thin Films (CVD/Diffusion), NAND

Job Title

Distinguished Member of Technical Staff (DMTS) – Process Development, Thin Films (CVD/Diffusion), NAND

Role Summary

Senior technical leader responsible for shaping the enterprise technical vision and roadmap for structural and electrical thin-film processes used in NAND products. Lead multi-team programs to deliver breakthrough process technology, guide problem resolution, and represent the organization in external collaborations and industry forums.

Experience Level

Senior. Role expects extensive industry experience and leadership in NAND thin-film process development (see Education Requirements for specific years-of-experience guidance).

Responsibilities

The role leads technical strategy and large, cross-functional programs to advance thin-film deposition and diffusion technologies for NAND.

• Define and maintain process technology roadmap for structural and electrical films aligned to business objectives and competitive benchmarks.
• Lead and deliver cross-disciplinary programs that solve high-impact technical challenges and drive breakthrough innovations.
• Drive root-cause analysis and resolution for the most complex process and reliability issues.
• Evaluate technical risks, prioritize investments, and identify strategies for cost, yield, and efficiency improvements at scale.
• Mentor senior technical leaders and influence roadmap and product-differentiating decisions.
• Prepare technical presentations, white papers, and patent filings; establish strategic external collaborations with research institutions and consortia.
• Integrate AI-assisted tools and insights to improve process development efficiency and quality, adhering to legal and organizational standards.

Requirements

Core technical and leadership qualifications required for success in this role.

• Extensive R&D/process-development experience in NAND thin films, including diffusion, CVD dielectric, and carbon-based films.
• Mastery of ALD and CVD (plasma and thermal) processes and the ability to pioneer new deposition methods, materials, and integration strategies.
• Deep expertise in reliability modeling, process-device correlation frameworks, and advanced failure analysis across generations.
• Advanced electrical evaluation and metrology strategy experience; ability to set technical standards.
• Proven record of innovation (patents, publications, invited talks) and recognized leadership in technical committees or consortia.
• Strong enterprise influence, executive-level communication, and experience mentoring senior engineers.
• Track record initiating strategic collaborations and delivering organization-wide capability shifts is highly desirable.

Education Requirements

PhD with ≥15 years of relevant experience, or Master’s with ≥17 years of relevant experience, in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience as described above). Certifications not specified.

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.