Micron Technology · San Francisco
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Job / Role Summary
The MTS is a senior technical contributor who leads critical dry etch modules and advances next-generation NAND scaling by owning key processes, driving equipment roadmaps with hardware teams, and leading multi-functional problem solving for yield, defectivity, and manufacturability. The role requires deep dry etch fundamentals, strong predictive/mitigation thinking, and mentorship contributions aligned to technical leadership expectations.
Main Responsibilities
Lead development of dry etch technology and essential modules; serve as a dry etch area expert.
Develop/innovate dry etch processes to meet structural and electrical specifications; demonstrate mechanistic understanding of parameter-to-outcome relationships.
Work closely with hardware teams to develop the equipment roadmap for current and upcoming NAND products.
Lead multi-functional teams to solve complex structural problems; present technology development plans for current/upcoming nodes and build mitigation plans for future issues.
Lead supplier head-to-heads; drive RCA, SPC, and corrective actions to close gaps.
Other Responsibilities
Mentor less-experienced engineers and contribute toward technical leadership development expectations.
Strengthen cross-area collaboration by identifying opportunities and driving toward collaborative solutions.
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,
Advanced dry etch PD experience
Must-have technical skills
Deep plasma etch fundamentals; reactor knowledge; high aspect ratio etch scalability experience.
DOE/SPC/statistics and model-based problem solving.
Must-have soft skills
Cross-functional leadership, mentorship mindset, and strong stakeholder communication.
Highly desirable / preferred
Data science basics / Python coding / AI-assisted analysis.
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
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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