Sobre este puesto de Senior Member of Technical Staff (SMTS) – Process Development, Dry Etch, NAND en Micron Technology
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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 / N+1 / N+2. 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 on plasma etch 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 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 ≥12 yrs, or Master’s ≥15 yrs, of relevant experience in
Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field, in Dry Etch
With extensive dry etch PD experience
Evidence of external/industry recognition and ability to represent the 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/control strategy competency.
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 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
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