Principal Engineer / MTS - NAND Thin Film Process Development

About the role

Micron's Advanced NAND Process Pathfinding team develops the next generation of memory technology. As a Principal Engineer / Member of Technical Staff (MTS) in Thin Films, you will lead initiatives that design and deploy next-generation thin film fabrication methods for NAND cells, working with the toughest challenges in materials, deposition and device integration.

Key responsibilities

• Advance thin film process development to meet structural, electrical and reliability targets across the NAND roadmap.
• Lead the creation of thin films for next-generation NAND cells, including dielectric, conductive, interface and charge-storage layers.
• Explore new materials, precursor chemistries and deposition techniques to enable future scaling and architectural breakthroughs.
• Partner with Device Engineering, Process Integration and Yield teams to improve cell performance, reliability and manufacturability.
• Lead technical task forces, mentor engineers and establish best-practice guidelines.
• Use AI-enabled engineering tools, advanced analytics and digital workflows to speed up process development and R&D productivity.

Required profile

• Hands-on expertise across CVD, LPCVD, PECVD, ALD, PEALD and MOCVD processes.
• Deep understanding of thin film reactors, material properties and their impact on device performance and reliability.
• Strong foundation in plasma physics, transport phenomena or surface chemistry.
• Demonstrated success developing new thin film materials and deposition methods from concept to integration.
• Proven leadership in technical programs and engagement with equipment and materials vendors.
• Preferred: PhD/MS with 7-10+ years of experience in thin films or semiconductor process development.

Required skills

• CVD, LPCVD, PECVD, ALD, PEALD, MOCVD
• Statistical process control (SPC) and advanced data analysis (preferred)
• AI, generative AI or advanced data science applied to semiconductor process development (preferred)