Senior Member of Technical Staff (SMTS) – Process Development, Dry Etch, NAND
Job Summary
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Job / Role Summary
The SMTS is a senior technical leader who defines develops and transfers advanced dry etch processes for NAND technologies owning key process levels/modules and translating scaling challenges into executable roadmaps across N / N1 / N2. The role includes FOAK development leadership robustness/control strategy multi-functional execution and technical mentorship across the dry etch organization.
Main Responsibilities
Own key dry etch process levels/modules and translate technology challenges into executable roadmaps across multiple nodes.
Lead FOAK dry etch development including recipe architecture EPD strategy control plans and integration alignment.
Establish tool robustness mechanisms (e.g. redundancy/controls/monitors as described in the posting) to improve manufacturability and maturity criteria.
Drive multi-functional execution across Technology Development Process Integration and Manufacturing; provide clear technical status and risk updates.
Collaborate with equipment/supplier teams to define and implement process-level hardware roadmaps; resolve complex yield/defectivity/integration issues using data/model-based methods.
Other Responsibilities
Act as recognized technical expert; mentor MTS interns and early-career engineers onplasmaetch fundamentals and data-driven problem solving.
Contribute to patents/technical knowledge sharing forums as part of technical leadership expectations described in the posting.
Integrates AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency quality or effectiveness exercising sound judgment andcomplying withorganizational standards and legal requirements.
Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement byidentifying testing and sharing AI-enabled enhancements within ones scope of work.
Candidate Profile
Minimum Qualifications / Experience
PhD12yrs or Masters 15yrsof relevant experience in
Electrical Engineering Materials Science Chemical Engineering Physics or related fieldin Dry Etch
With extensive dry etch PD experience
Evidence of external/industry recognition and ability torepresentthe organization technically
innovation leader:patents publications invited talks leadership roles in technical committees/consortia.
Must-have technical skills
Advanced dry etch process development FOAK execution and strong mechanistic understanding of plasma etch physics/chemistry.
Strong DOE/SPC/controlstrategycompetency.
Must-have soft skills
High-influence leadership across teams/sites; strong mentoring and executive-ready communication.
Highly desirable / preferred
AI-enabled analysis / automation capability aligned to process robustness and monitoring improvements (where applicable).
Embody Microns core values:
PeopleRespect develop and empower others
InnovationDrive continuous improvement and breakthrough thinking
TenacityShow grit and determination
CollaborationBuild trust and foster teamwork
Customer FocusDeliver excellence and value
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