Senior Member of Technical Staff (SMTS) – Process Development, Wet, NAND

Job Title

Senior Member of Technical Staff (SMTS) – Process Development, Wet, NAND

Role Summary

Senior technical lead responsible for wet process technology development for NAND. Owns major portions of the wet process roadmap, coordinates cross-site pathfinding, and leads multi‑functional taskforces to improve yield and device roadmaps.

Works with partner organizations and fabs to align pathfinding activities and PD resources; mentors engineers and builds subject-matter expertise within the team.

Experience Level

Senior. Role expects very experienced candidates — typically PhD with ≥12 years relevant experience or Master’s with ≥15 years (or equivalent industry experience).

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include owning wet process pathfinding and leading cross-functional initiatives to improve NAND yield and device roadmaps.

• Drive process and chemistry pathfinding as part of the NAND Process Technology Roadmap.
• Coordinate pathfinding activities and align PD resource allocation with partner organizations and TD fabs.
• Lead critical taskforces and multi-functional teams to drive new-node yield and device roadmap improvements.
• Mentor and develop engineers; build SME pipelines and promote continuous learning.
• Publish internal technical reports/BKMs and present findings to senior leadership.
• Integrate AI-assisted tools and identify process improvements to increase efficiency and quality.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills, domain experience, and soft skills.

• Deep understanding of wet process technologies (e.g., vapor etch, wet strip, dry strip, selective chemical etching).
• Familiarity with electrical evaluation methods and fab metrology tools (CD-SEM, thickness measurement, particle counters).
• Experience with DOE/SPC and data analysis systems (e.g., Y3) to analyze experimental outcomes.
• Working knowledge of memory process flow (planar and vertical NAND).
• Proven technical contributions such as publications or patents in relevant domains.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration, concise communication, and the ability to prioritize in a dynamic environment.

Education Requirements

PhD with ≥12 years of relevant experience, or Master’s with ≥15 years, in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field. Equivalent practical industry experience is acceptable where noted by the hiring organization.

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.