Senior Member of Technical Staff (SMTS) - Process Development, CMP, NAND

pOur vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever. /ph3Role Summary /h3pAs a Senior Member of Technical Staff (SMTS), you are a module‑level CMP technical authority, responsible for defining CMP technical direction, leading FOAK developments, and driving cross‑functional execution across NAND nodes.

As a SMTS (Senior Member of Technical Staff), you will be a part of revolutionary Next Generation NAND research development CMP team driving Advanced NAND and CMP technology forward. The position promises ample opportunities for innovation, collaboration and testing a new dimension and scaling with Next Generation NAND.

A SMTS CMP Engineer is a senior individual contributor responsible for defining, developing, and transferring advanced CMP processes for Micron NAND technologies. You will work directly with process integration and other process areas such as Wet Etch, CVD, Diffusion, Metals, Lithography Dry Etch.

You will work on state of the art and best in class CMP chambers own the process roadmap to meet program and yield goals. /ph3Main Responsibilities /h3ulliOwn and lead key NAND CMP process modules, translating technology challenges into executable roadmaps across current and future nodes /liliDrive cross‑functional execution across Technology Development, Process Integration, Manufacturing, and Equipment teams /liliLead FOAK CMP process development, including recipe architecture, control strategies, and integration alignment /liliEnsure process robustness and manufacturability through run‑to‑run controls, SPC, qualification execution, and risk mitigation /liliResolve complex yield, defectivity, and integration issues using model‑based and data‑driven problem solving /liliDefine and execute process‑level hardware strategies in collaboration with equipment suppliers /liliAct as a CMP technical leader, mentoring engineers, influencing adjacent process roadmaps, and communicating technology status and plans to senior stakeholders /li /ulh3Other Responsibilities /h3ulliMentor engineers through structured development; build SME pipelines; publish internal papers/BKMs and present to senior leadership; uphold Micron's technical leadership expectations /liliIntegrates 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. /liliContributes to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI enabled enhancements within one's scope of work. /li /ulh3Candidate Profile /h3h3Minimum Qualifications / Experience /h3ulliPhD ≥12 yrs, or Master's ≥15 yrs, of relevant experience in /liliElectrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field, /liliExperience in CMP Process Development /liliDeep expertise in CMP chemistry, physics, and integration /liliPublications/patents and strong record of technical contributions. /li /ulh3Must-Have Technical Skills /h3ulliIn‑depth expertise in CMP fundamentals, including pad-slurry-wafer interactions, slurry chemistry at a mechanistic level, and pattern density/layout effects /liliStrong understanding of multiple CMP process types (e.g., metal, dielectric, barrier/hardmask, poly‑Si/Si CMP) /liliExtensive hands‑on experience with advanced 300 mm CMP OEM platforms, including driving hardware capability, throughput, and cost improvements /liliProven expertise in statistical process control (SPC), data analysis, and qualification methodologies /liliAbility to independently drive complex technical execution, resolve yield and defectivity issues, and influence cross‑functional teams /li /ulh3Must-Have Soft Skills /h3ulliDemonstrated technical leadership in problem solving, with experience leading complex or multi‑disciplinary technical projects /liliStrong ability to influence without authority across process integration, equipment, and manufacturing teams /liliClear and structured technical communication skills, including written documentation and stakeholder updates /liliStrong analytical mindset with disciplined, data‑driven decision making /li /ulh3Embody Micron's core values: /h3ulliPeople - Respect, develop and empower others /liliInnovation - Drive continuous improvement and breakthrough thinking /liliTenacity - Show grit and determination /liliCollaboration - Build trust and foster teamwork /li /ul

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