Senior Member of Technical Staff (SMTS) – Process Development, CMP, NAND
Core
Module-level CMP technical authority defining technical direction, leading FOAK developments, and driving cross-functional execution across NAND nodes for advanced memory technology.
Role type
Senior IC process development engineer (CMP)
Builds
Advanced NAND and CMP technology, process roadmaps, and manufacturable processes for Next Generation NAND.
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Memory storage / Chemical Mechanical Polishing
Required skills
CMP process development, CMP chemistry and physics, 300mm CMP platform expertise, statistical process control (SPC), yield and defectivity resolution, cross-functional technical leadership
Preferred skills
AI tool integration for process efficiency, publication record, patent history
Technologies
300mm CMP OEM platforms, SPC tools, model-based problem solving
Responsibilities
Own and lead key NAND CMP process modules; Drive cross-functional execution across Technology Development, Process Integration, Manufacturing, and Equipment teams; Lead FOAK CMP process development including recipe architecture; Ensure process robustness through run-to-run controls and qualification; Resolve complex yield and defectivity issues; Define process-level hardware strategies; Mentor engineers and influence adjacent process roadmaps
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC