Distinguished Member of Technical Staff (DMTS) – Process Development, Thin Films (CVD/Diffusion[...]

1100 Micron SemiAsiaOP Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

1100 Micron SemiAsiaOP Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a DMTS to shape technical vision for NAND structural and electrical film processes, leading impactful programs across engineering. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD or Master’s with extensive experience in Thin Films R&D for NAND.

This role involves cross-disciplinary collaboration and mentoring senior technical leaders, advocating innovative solutions to enhance process efficiency and yield. Join a company committed to transforming how information enriches lives through innovation.

Qualifications

• Extensive Thin Films R&D/PD experience in NAND.
• Industry recognized innovation leader with patents and publications.
• Demonstrated record of initiating strategic collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Shape the technical vision for NAND processes impacting the enterprise.
• Lead breakthrough engineering programs to solve challenging problems.
• Mentor senior technical leaders to differentiate Micron products.

Skills

ALD/CVD processes mastery

Reliability modeling expertise

Advanced electrical evaluation

Enterprise influence

Executive communication

Education

PhD in relevant field with ≥15 yrs of experience

Master’s in relevant field with ≥17 yrs of experience

Job description

Our Vision

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.

Job / Role Summary

The DMTS is a recognized expert (internally and externally) shaping the technical vision for NAND structural and electrical film processes, with influence spanning top-level organizational boundaries. This role leads breakthrough programs impacting the broader engineering group, guides critical roadmap decisions, mentors senior technical leaders, and represents Micron through strategic external collaborations and industry engagement.

Main Responsibilities

• Shape the technical vision for structural and electrical film processes with enterprise-level impact; own and update the process technology roadmap aligned to business objectives and competitive benchmarks.
• Lead programs spanning the engineering group to deliver innovative breakthroughs; solve the most challenging technical problems and guide comprehensive RCA/resolution.
• Influence cross-disciplinary and industry teams through external collaborations; represent Micron in consortia, conferences, and collaborative research initiatives.
• Develop/advocate strategies for cost savings, process efficiency, and large-scale yield enhancement; assess technical risks and investment priorities.
• Mentor senior technical leaders and contribute to roadmap decisions that differentiate Micron products.

Other Responsibilities

• Prepare high-impact technical presentations, white papers, and patent filings; initiate strategic collaborations with external partners (universities/research institutes).
• Integrate 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.
• Contribute 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, with extensive Thin Films R&D/PD experience in NAND including Diffusion/CVD dielectric and carbon-based films.
• Industry recognized innovation leader: patents, publications, invited talks, leadership roles in technical committees/consortia.

Must‑Have Technical Skills

• Mastery of ALD/CVD (plasma and thermal) processes; pioneering new deposition methods/materials/integration strategies for NAND scaling.
• Deep expertise in reliability modeling, process‑device correlation frameworks, and advanced failure analysis across technology generations.
• Advanced electrical evaluation and metrology strategy; ability to set technical standards and shape industry direction.

Must‑Have Soft Skills

• Enterprise influence; ability to lead through technical authority and mentorship.
• Strong external engagement and executive communication presence.

Highly Desirable / Preferred

• Demonstrated track record initiating strategic collaborations and delivering organization‑wide technical capability shifts.
• Embodies 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. Learn more.

EEO Statement

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. To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact [e-mail]. Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards. Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.