Director, Materials Innovation & Pathfinding

Micron Technology, Inc.; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Albany, NY seeks a Director of Materials Development & Pathfinding to shape the materials strategy, technology roadmap, and organization.

You will lead a world‑class team advancing ALD, CVD, diffusion, epitaxy, and novel materials across DRAM, NAND, and advanced packaging. You will build partnerships with universities and suppliers, drive AI‑enabled discovery, and align exploratory research with future manufacturing needs.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in a technical field.
• 15+ years of semiconductor technology development experience.
• Deep expertise in ALD, CVD, Thin Films, Diffusion, Epitaxy, and related materials science.
• Proven leadership of technical organizations and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with process integration and semiconductor materials interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead Albany's materials strategy and roadmaps for DRAM, NAND, CMOS, BEOL, Photonics, and emerging tech.
• Provide leadership for ALD, CVD, Diffusion, Epitaxy, Thermal Processing, and Thin Films development.
• Drive materials exploration and pathfinding programs from concept to wafer demonstration.
• Build strategic ecosystem partnerships with suppliers, universities, and research institutions.
• Develop and mentor a high‑performance organization focused on radical materials and process innovation.

Skills

ALD

CVD

Thin Films

Diffusion

Epitaxy

Semiconductor Materials Science

AI-enabled tools

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Materials Science or related technical field

15+ years of semiconductor technology development experience

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Micron Technology, Inc. in Albany, NY seeks a Director of Materials Development & Pathfinding to shape the materials strategy, technology roadmap, and organization.

You will lead a world‑class team advancing ALD, CVD, diffusion, epitaxy, and novel materials across DRAM, NAND, and advanced packaging. You will build partnerships with universities and suppliers, drive AI‑enabled discovery, and align exploratory research with future manufacturing needs.