About this Staff Engineer – Process Development, Wet, NAND role at Micron Technology
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Role Summary
The Staff Engineer owns and delivers wet process module execution for advanced NAND, translating device and integration requirements into robust process windows and control strategies, and driving cross‑functional actions to close yield, reliability, and cost gaps. Holds strong module ownership, leading complex experiments and driving cross‑functional closure of process issues. Acts as a technical contributor who can lead teams/sites/suppliers on complex projects within their module scope.
Main Responsibilities
Process Development & Margin Improvement
Own process characterization and recipe/process optimization to meet yield/quality requirements for advanced NAND technologies.
Quantify benefits of new chemistries, process sequences, or equipment changes and drive early adoption to improve margin and manufacturability.
Independently lead experiments to widen process windows and validate next‑node solutions.
Cross‑functional Integration & Troubleshooting
Lead cross‑functional troubleshooting and integration activities to improve yield and quality; translate future device needs into process requirements.
Coordinate with global TD peers (including Boise) on node choices and portability/transfer readiness.
Innovation / IP / Supplier Engagement
Drive portions of research, hardware evaluations, and novel application testing; contribute to patents/technical papers where applicable.
Lead or represent wet process in supplier discussions supporting breakthrough solutions.
Monitoring, Control & Documentation (Governance)
Identify and drive process simplification opportunities; integrate best‑known manufacturing methods into early development.
Design and implement advanced monitoring and control methodologies within module scope.
Lead teams/sites/suppliers in quality/yield improvement meetings and ensure clear technical documentation and compliance with IP policy.
Other Responsibilities
Integrates AI‑assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment and complying with organizational standards and legal requirements.
Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI‑enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work
Candidate Profile
Minimum Qualifications / Experience
PhD ≥3 yrs, or Master’s ≥5 yrs, or Bachelor’s ≥7 yrs of relevant experience in
Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field,
Strong foundation in chemistry, chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, and mass transport.
Must‑have Technical Skills
DOE / SPC and data analysis systems (e.g., Y3) to analyze experimental outcomes.
Working knowledge of memory process flow (planar + vertical NAND context).
Must‑have Soft Skills
Cross‑functional collaboration, concise communication, and ability to prioritize in a dynamic environment.
Embody Micron’s core values:
People – Respect, develop and empower others
Innovation – Drive continuous improvement and breakthrough thinking
Tenacity – Show grit and determination
Collaboration – Build trust and foster teamwork
Customer Focus – Deliver excellence and value
About Micron Technology, Inc.
We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all. With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications that unleash opportunities — from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience.
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