Distinguished Member of Technical Staff (DMTS) – Process Development, CMP, NAND Singapore, Sing[...]

Micron Memory Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Singapore seeks a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff (DMTS) for CMP process development in NAND technology.

The role leads the cell film CMP roadmap, drives innovation, and mentors senior engineers while coordinating with Technology Development, Process Integration, Manufacturing and Equipment teams. Ideal candidates bring deep CMP expertise, leadership in complex programs, and a track record of publications or patents.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master with extensive CMP process development experience in NAND/DRAM/Logic
• Publications/patents and strong technical contributions.
• Experience transferring CMP technology to manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the CMP technical authority for NAND technology development and strategy.
• Architect and drive next-generation CMP process innovation and recipe architecture.
• Lead resolution of yield, defectivity, and integration challenges with CMP expertise.
• Define and execute CMP hardware and supplier roadmaps with industry benchmarking insights.
• Provide forward-looking technical leadership and mitigate scaling risks early.
• Drive cross-functional execution across Technology Development, Process Integration, Manufacturing and Equipment teams.
• Mentor senior engineers and strengthen CMP capability.
• Represent Micron CMP in cross-site and external forums and communicate roadmaps.

Skills

CMP fundamentals

Pad-slurry-wafer interactions

Slurry chemistry

Pattern density/layout effects

CMP OEM platforms

SPC & data analysis

Process qualification

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Education

PhD ≥15 yrs OR Master’s ≥17 yrs

Electrical Engineering / Materials Science / Chemical Engineering / Physics

Tools

Advanced 300 mm CMP OEM platforms

Hardware roadmapping

Job description

## Distinguished Member of Technical Staff (DMTS) – Process Development, CMP, NANDSingapore, SingaporeApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobJob IDJR101124**Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.**Join an inclusive team passionate about one thing: using their expertise in the relentless pursuit of innovation for customers and partners. The solutions we build help make everything from virtual reality experiences to breakthroughs in neural networks possible. We do it all while committing to integrity, sustainability, and giving back to our communities. Because doing so can fuel the very innovation we are pursuing.**Role Summary**The DMTS is a recognized expert inside and outside Micron, shaping the technical vision for cell film processes with influence across top-level organizational boundaries, leading programs spanning the engineering group, driving breakthroughs, influencing industry/cross-disciplinary teams, and mentoring senior technical leaders to guide critical roadmap decisions. Owns and updates the cell film process technology roadmap; drives external collaborations and benchmarking; prepares high-impact technical deliverables (presentations/white papers/patent filings); guides investment and prioritization decisions.**Main Responsibilities*** Serve as the CMP technical authority for NAND technology development, defining long‐term technology and equipment strategies* Architect and drive next‐generation CMP process innovation, including FOAK developments, recipe architecture, and integration alignment* Lead resolution of the most complex yield, defectivity, and integration challenges through deep CMP process, materials, and layout expertise* Define and execute CMP hardware and supplier roadmaps, translating industry benchmarking and external insights into internal advantage* Provide forward‐looking technical leadership, identifying scaling risks early and driving proactive mitigation strategies* Drive cross‐functional execution across Technology Development, Process Integration, Manufacturing, and Equipment teams* Mentor senior engineers and strengthen CMP technical capability across the organization* Represent Micron CMP in cross‐site and external technical forums, and communicate technology roadmaps to senior leadership<>·**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,* Experience in CMP process development within an R&D environment (NAND, DRAM, or Logic), including proven transfer to manufacturing* Publications/patents and strong record of technical contributions.**Must-Have Technical Skills*** Deep expertise in CMP fundamentals, including pad–slurry–wafer interactions, mechanistic slurry chemistry, and pattern density/layout effects* Broad understanding of multiple CMP process types, including metal, dielectric, barrier/hardmask, and poly‐Si/Si CMP* Extensive hands‐on experience with advanced 300 mm CMP OEM platforms, including driving hardware roadmap decisions to improve capability, throughput, and cost efficiency* Strong command of statistical process control (SPC), data analysis, and process qualification methodologies* Proven ability to lead supplier technical reviews and head‐to‐head evaluations to advance CMP capability**Must-Have Soft Skills*** Demonstrated technical leadership in complex problem solving, including experience leading high‐impact technical programs or projects* Ability to independently drive execution and influence cross‐functional teams across process, integration, equipment, and manufacturing organizations* Strong analytical and structured thinking, with disciplined, data‐driven decision making* Clear and effective technical communication skills, including executive‐level updates and stakeholder engagement**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. To learn more, please visit micron.com/careers All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. 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