Senior Member of Technical Staff (SMTS) – Process Development, CMP, NAND
Core
Module-level CMP technical authority defining CMP technical direction, leading FOAK developments, and driving cross-functional execution across NAND nodes.
Role type
Senior individual contributor (SMTS) CMP process development engineer
Builds
Advanced NAND and CMP technology processes for Micron
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing (NAND flash) + Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP)
Required skills
CMP process development, CMP chemistry and physics, 300mm CMP OEM platforms, statistical process control (SPC), yield and defectivity resolution, cross-functional technical leadership
Preferred skills
AI-assisted tool integration, structured technical communication, mentoring engineers
Technologies
CMP chambers, 300mm platforms, SPC tools, AI-assisted analytics
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 and execute process-level hardware strategies; Mentor engineers and build SME pipelines
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC