Staff Engineer, Process Development - Cell Film

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Responsibilities
Process Development & Optimization

• Develop, optimize, and characterize thin film processes (ALD/CVD) to meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability targets.
• Execute well - designed experiments, analyze data, and translate results into process improvements.
• Support scaling of cell film processes across nodes and platforms.

Module Ownership (Growing Scope)

• Own defined portions of a process module or sub - module under guidance from senior engineers.
• Track process margins, key sensitivities, and integration risks.
• Drive issue resolution for process and tool - related problems within assigned scope.

Process Integration & Correlation

• Work closely with integration and device teams to ensure process compatibility and electrical performance.
• Correlate material, structural, and electrical data to guide process optimization.
• Support failure analysis and root - cause investigations for yield and reliability issues.

Tool & Hardware Engagement

• Develop strong hands - on knowledge of cell film equipment and hardware behavior.
• Partner with equipment engineers and suppliers to improve process stability and capability.
• Support tool qualifications, upgrades, and platform transfers.

Collaboration & Communication

• Communicate results clearly through technical reports, reviews, and data summaries.
• Participate actively in cross - functional forums and project teams.
• Escalate risks and gaps with clear data - driven recommendations.

Technical Growth & Leadership

• Continuously build depth in thin film materials, chemistry, and process physics.
• Learn to independently frame problems and propose technically sound solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent experience in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in thin film R&D for microelectronic devices, with a proven track record of leading complex technology development.
• Demonstrated ability to influence technology direction, mentor teams, and deliver innovative solutions for advanced memory nodes.
• Strong fundamentals in thin film deposition (ALD/CVD) and materials characterization.
• Working knowledge of plasma processes, vacuum systems, and chemical reactions.
• Ability to link process conditions to material properties and device behavior.
• Familiarity with electrical test methods and fab metrology tools.
• Understanding of NAND cell structures and basic device physics.

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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