NAND Cell Device Engineer

Job Title

NAND Cell Device Engineer

Role Summary

As a NAND Cell Device Engineer at Micron you will drive characterization, understanding, and optimization of advanced 3D NAND memory cells. You will work cross-functionally with device, process integration, design, product, reliability, and manufacturing teams to solve device-level technical challenges and enable future technology nodes.

The role emphasizes device physics expertise, large-scale electrical test analysis, and application of AI-assisted workflows to accelerate characterization and generate actionable engineering insights.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Scope and level of responsibility will be aligned with candidate experience; no explicit years-of-experience requirement provided.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Characterize advanced NAND memory cells and arrays to identify performance, reliability, and scaling improvements.
• Develop deep expertise in NAND device physics, array operation, and failure mechanisms to guide technology development.
• Analyze large-scale electrical test data to uncover device behaviors, qualification gaps, and screening opportunities.
• Apply AI-assisted and agentic AI workflows to accelerate data analysis, automate characterization tasks, and produce engineering insights.
• Contribute device solutions to NAND cell architecture and process development.
• Collaborate with process integration, design, product engineering, reliability, and manufacturing teams to overcome technical challenges.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience:

• Strong foundation in semiconductor device physics and semiconductor fabrication processes.
• Experience with statistical analysis and numerical computing tools (MATLAB, Octave, JMP).
• Hands-on experience using AI-powered tools (LLMs, generative AI assistants, AI code-assist platforms) to improve engineering productivity and data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to influence cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience in NAND Flash or other non-volatile memory technologies, including device physics, reliability, and characterization.

Education Requirements

M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related technical field.

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.