Distinguished Member of Technical Staff (DMTS) Process Development, Wet, NAND

Role Summary

The DMTS is a top technical authority who shapes long‑term wet process and chemistry strategy, drives external‑facing technical insight into roadmap decisions, and expands Micron's competitive advantage through supplier exclusivity mechanisms and ecosystem collaboration. Expected to set direction across organizational boundaries, influence long‑term technical investment priorities, and establish external perspectives into internal roadmaps.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide vision of future potential of new materials and methods from academic/consortium projects to guide roadmap solution selection.

• Interact with equipment and materials suppliers to drive innovative technology development, ensure alignment/progress, and build productive strategic relationships.

• Identify, define, and drive SOW agreements to increase Micron exclusivity of equipment/chemistry/process solutions.

• Align process technology roadmaps across PD teams and resolve cross‑organizational logistical issues.

• Guide and mentor senior technical contributors sustain a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.

Other Responsibilities

• Prepare high-impact technical presentations, white papers, and patent filings initiate strategic collaborations with external partners (universities/research institutes).

• 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 ≥15 yrs, or Master's ≥17 yrs, of relevant experience in
  Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field,

• With extensive wet process development experience

• Deep understanding of memory technologies, semiconductor processing/devices, and strong ability to form internal/external collaborations.

• Strong record of technical contributions, publications, or patents in relevant domains

Must‑have Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of process technology development business processes/strategy, surface science and analytic methods related to material properties, and rational risk assessment.

• Possess a deep understanding of the process technologies such as Vapor etch, wet strip, dry strip, selective chemical etching, etc.

• Familiarity with electrical evaluation methods and fab metrology tools (e.g., CD‑SEM, thickness measurement, particle counters).

• 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