Distinguished Member of Technical Staff - Process Development, Wet, NAND

About the role

Micron is looking for a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff (DMTS) for its Process Development, Wet, NAND team. This is a top technical authority who shapes long-term wet process and chemistry strategy, brings external technical insight into roadmap decisions, and strengthens Micron's competitive position through supplier exclusivity mechanisms and ecosystem collaboration. The role sets direction across organizational boundaries and influences long-term technical investment priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Provide a vision of the future potential of new materials and methods from academic and consortium projects to guide roadmap solution selection.
• Work with equipment and materials suppliers to drive innovative technology development, ensure alignment and progress, and build strategic relationships.
• Identify, define and drive Statement of Work (SOW) agreements to increase Micron's exclusivity of equipment, chemistry and process solutions.
• Align process technology roadmaps across PD teams and resolve cross-organizational logistical issues.
• Guide and mentor senior technical contributors and promote a culture of continuous learning.
• Prepare technical presentations, white papers and patent filings, and initiate collaborations with universities and research institutes.
• Use AI-assisted tools to improve efficiency and quality, and share AI-enabled improvements within scope.

Required profile

• PhD with at least 15 years, or Master's degree with at least 17 years, of relevant experience in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics or a related field.
• Extensive wet process development experience.
• Deep understanding of memory technologies, semiconductor processing and devices, and strong ability to collaborate internally and externally.
• Strong record of technical contributions, publications or patents.

Required skills

• Process technology development strategy, surface science and analytic methods, and rational risk assessment.
• Knowledge of vapor etch, wet/dry strip, selective chemical etching and similar processes.
• Familiarity with electrical evaluation methods and fab metrology tools (CD-SEM, thickness measurement, particle counters).
• DOE/SPC and data analysis systems (e.g. Y3) to analyse experimental results.
• Working knowledge of memory process flows (planar and vertical NAND).