Member of Technical Staff (MTS) – Process Development, WET, NAND

Summary

Senior engineer developing wet process technologies for memory chips, running experiments, mentoring junior staff, and driving process improvements in a semiconductor fab.

Role Summary

The MTS is a senior technical contributor who drives wet process development through complex experimentation, material/chemical characterization, and integration fixing, while helping establish process technology roadmaps and delivering silicon‑based solutions for future memory needs. Acts as a key contributor expected to deliver measurable results and mentor early‑career engineers aligned to technical leadership expectations.

Main Responsibilities

  • Lead project‑level initiatives focused on development of wet processes.

  • Carry out complex experiments and support process integration under guidance of senior staff members.

  • Facilitate technology transfer and assist in ramp‑up; maintain accurate records and prepare technical reports.

  • Mentor early‑career staff; participate in multi‑functional problem solving; drive continuous improvement and optimization.

  • Contribute to documentation of guidelines/SOPs and knowledge management; stay current on emerging technologies and wet processing advancements.

Other Responsibilities

  • Mentor early-career engineers and provide leadership aligned with senior technical expectations.

  • Support continuous improvement and optimization of existing processes.

  • 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 ≥8 yrs, or Master’s ≥11 yrs, or Bachelor’s ≥13 yrs of relevant experience in
    Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field,

  • Deep understanding of vapor etch, wet strip, dry strip, selective chemical etching; experience fixing process issues and supporting transfer R&D → manufacturing.

Musthave Technical Skills

  • 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).

Musthave Soft Skills

  • Cross‑functional collaboration, concise communication, and ability to prioritize in a dynamic environment.

Highly Preferable

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

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