Staff Engineer - Process Development, Wet, NAND

Job Title

Staff Engineer - Process Development, Wet, NAND

Role Summary

The Staff Engineer owns and delivers wet-process module execution for advanced NAND technologies. This role translates device and integration requirements into robust process windows and control strategies, drives experiments, and leads cross-functional actions to close yield, reliability, and cost gaps.

The position leads module-level technical work, coordinates with global teams and suppliers, and supports adoption of manufacturable, high-margin process solutions.

Experience Level

Senior. Typical experience guidance: PhD with ≥3 years, Master's with ≥5 years, or Bachelor's with ≥7 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities focus on process development, integration, supplier engagement, and governance for wet processes in advanced NAND.

• Own process characterization and recipe/process optimization to meet yield and quality targets for advanced NAND.
• Design and lead experiments (DOE) to widen process windows and validate next-node solutions.
• Quantify benefits of new chemistries, process sequences, or equipment changes and drive early adoption to improve margin and manufacturability.
• Lead cross-functional troubleshooting and integration activities; translate device needs into process requirements and drive closure of issues.
• Coordinate with global technology-development peers on node choices and transfer/readiness across sites.
• Drive research and hardware evaluations, represent wet process in supplier discussions, and contribute to IP and technical publications where applicable.
• Identify and implement process simplification, monitoring, and advanced control methodologies; ensure clear technical documentation and compliance with IP policy.
• Integrate AI-assisted tools and insights to improve efficiency and quality, following organizational standards and legal requirements.

Requirements

Key technical and interpersonal requirements for successful performance in this role.

• Strong foundation in chemistry, chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, and mass transport.
• Experience with DOE/SPC and data analysis systems (example: Y3) to analyze experimental outcomes.
• Working knowledge of memory process flow, including planar and vertical NAND contexts.
• Proven ability to lead complex experiments and drive cross-functional teams, sites, and suppliers to resolution.
• Experience in supplier engagement, hardware evaluations, and translating evaluations into manufacturing-ready solutions.
• Soft skills: concise cross-functional communication, prioritization in dynamic environments, and collaboration.

Education Requirements

PhD with ≥3 years, or Master’s with ≥5 years, or Bachelor’s with ≥7 years of relevant experience in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, 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.