Staff Engineer, Process Development - Cell Film

About the role

Micron is hiring a Staff Engineer for Process Development in its Cell Film group. The role develops, optimizes and characterizes thin-film processes (ALD/CVD) to meet performance, reliability and manufacturability targets, and supports the scaling of cell film processes across nodes and platforms.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, optimize and characterize thin-film processes (ALD/CVD) and run well-designed experiments to drive process improvements.
• Own defined parts of a process module or sub-module, track margins, sensitivities and integration risks, and resolve process and tool-related issues.
• Work with integration and device teams to ensure process compatibility and electrical performance, correlate material, structural and electrical data, and support failure analysis.
• Build hands-on knowledge of cell film equipment, partner with equipment engineers and suppliers, and support tool qualifications, upgrades and platform transfers.
• Communicate results through technical reports and reviews, take part in cross-functional forums, and escalate risks with data-driven recommendations.
• Deepen knowledge of thin-film materials, chemistry and process physics, mentor junior engineers and share team knowledge.

Required profile

• PhD or equivalent experience in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of thin-film R&D for microelectronic devices, with a track record of leading complex technology development.
• Demonstrated ability to influence technology direction, mentor teams and deliver solutions for advanced memory nodes.

Required skills

• Strong fundamentals in thin-film deposition (ALD/CVD) and materials characterization.
• Working knowledge of plasma processes, vacuum systems and chemical reactions.
• Ability to link process conditions to material properties and device behavior.
• Familiarity with electrical test methods and fab metrology tools.
• Understanding of NAND cell structures and basic device physics.