Distinguished Member of Technical Staff, NAND Advanced Thin Films Process Development

Micron Technology, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Singapore seeks a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff in Process Development for Advanced Thin Film to shape NAND structure and electrical film processes.

You will lead programs across the engineering group, mentor senior leaders, and influence roadmaps and industry standards. The role centers on driving breakthrough innovations, guiding critical project decisions, and collaborating with external partners, universities, and research institutes to advance

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in a relevant field and deep expertise in thin film research for NAND process.
• 20+ years of experience in diffusion, CVD, dielectric and carbon-based film development.
• Industry recognition through patents, publications, talks, and leadership roles in technical groups.

Responsibilities

• Shape the technical vision for structural and electric film processes across organizational boundaries.
• Lead cross‑functional programs spanning the engineering group to drive breakthroughs.
• Influence industry and external collaborations with strong technical leadership.
• Mentor senior technical leaders and contribute to critical roadmap decisions.
• Address challenging problems with root cause analysis and robust solutions.
• Represent Micron at industry consortia and technical conferences; publish white papers and patents.

Skills

ALD/CVD processes

Reliability modeling

Electrical evaluation

Cross-disciplinary leadership

Failure analysis

Education

PhD or equivalent in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

SIMS

XPS

TEM

EELS

APT

ML-assisted image analysis

Job description

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. Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

Position Summary

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever. The Distinguished Member of Technical Staff (DMTS) in Process Development for Advanced Thin Film serves as a recognized expert both within and outside of Micron. This position is pivotal in shaping the technical vision for NAND structural and electrical film processes, with influence that spans top-level organizational boundaries. The DMTS leads programs that impact the entire engineering group, drives breakthrough innovations, and plays a key role in influencing industry-wide and cross-disciplinary teams. Additionally, the DMTS mentors senior technical leaders and guides critical roadmap decisions that set Micron’s products apart in the marketplace.

Main Responsibilities

• Shape the technical vision for structural and electric film processes, ensuring significant impact across top-level organizational boundaries.
• Lead programs that span the entire engineering group, advancing innovative breakthroughs in process development.
• Influence industry and cross-disciplinary teams through active external collaborations and strong technical leadership.
• Mentor senior technical leaders and chip in to roadmap decisions that fundamentally differentiate Micron’s products.
• Address and solve the most challenging technical problems, guiding teams in comprehensive root cause analysis and resolution.
• Represent Micron at industry consortia, technical conferences, and through participation in collaborative research initiatives.
• Develop and advocate for strategies focused on cost savings, process efficiency, and large-scale yield enhancement.
• Own and update the structural and electric film process technology roadmap, aligning with business objectives and competitive benchmarks.
• Initiate and lead strategic collaborations with external partners, universities, and research institutes.
• Prepare and deliver high-impact technical presentations, white papers, and patent filings.
• Assess technical risks and make informed decisions on process development priorities and technology investments.

Technical Expertise

• Mastery of ALD/CVD (plasma and thermal) processes: Pioneering new deposition methods, materials, and integration strategies for innovative NAND scaling.
• Deep expertise in reliability modeling, process-device correlation frameworks, and advanced failure analysis across multiple technology generations.
• Advanced electrical evaluation: leakage, breakdown, capacitance, impedance; metrology techniques including atom probe tomography, in-line defect mapping, and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Authority in breakthrough innovation, cross-disciplinary leadership, and external technology benchmarking; influential in shaping industry standards.
• Guides strategic technology decisions, mentors senior technical leaders, and directs the long-term progression of structural and electric film process development (dielectric, including lowK and highK, and carbon-based films).
• Expert in advanced characterization: SIMS, XPS, TEM, EELS, APT, ML-assisted image analysis for HAR structures and defect mapping.
• Leads the conception, development, and implementation of disruptive chemistries, materials, and hardware solutions for next-generation NAND.

Required Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Over 20 years of experience in Thin Film research and development for NAND process specifically Diffusion, CVD, dielectric and carbon-based Films.
• Industry recognition: patents, publications, invited talks, and leadership roles in technical committees or consortia.

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.

EEO and Diversity 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.

Compliance Statements

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.

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