Senior Member of Technical Staff (SMTS) – Process Development, Cell Film, NAND
Core
Technical authority leading 3D NAND cell film development, defining strategy, architecting solutions, and driving process improvements to enable advanced memory scaling.
Role type
Senior IC process development engineer (3D NAND cell film)
Builds
Advanced 3D NAND cell packages and process integration solutions
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Memory / Thin film R&D
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
ALD/CVD thin film processing, multi-layer ONO stacks, cell film hardware optimization, process-device correlation, advanced characterization (SIMS, XPS, TEM, EDX/EELS), reliability modeling, root cause analysis, technical strategy, cross-functional leadership, vendor management, structured mentorship
Preferred skills
AI-assisted tool integration, internal paper/publication authorship, technical standard setting
Technologies
ALD, CVD, SIMS, XPS, TEM, EDX, EELS, TDS, precursor delivery systems, metrology hook integration
Responsibilities
Define technical strategy and architect solutions for 3D NAND integration; integrate unit processes into full cell packages and validate device/process linkages; lead complex problem solving across process/hardware/device interactions; use advanced characterization to correlate process parameters to device performance and develop predictive models; lead vendor engagements and mentor engineers to build SME pipelines
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence