Staff Engineer – Process Development, Cell Film, NAND

Role Summary

The Staff Engineer develops, optimizes, and characterizes cell film thin film processes (ALD/CVD) to meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability targets, and supports scaling of cell film processes across nodes and platforms. Owns defined portions of a module/sub-module under guidance tracks margins, sensitivities, and integration risks drives issue resolution within assigned scope. Operates as a cross-functional contributor who translates experiment outcomes into actionable process improvements.

Main Responsibilities

Process Development & Optimization

• Develop, optimize, and characterize thin film processes (ALD/CVD) design and execute well-planned experiments analyze data and translate results into process improvements.

• Support scaling of cell film processes across nodes and platforms.

Module Ownership & Issue Resolution

• Own defined portions of a process module/sub-module track process margins, key sensitivities, and integration risks.

• Drive resolution of process/tool-related issues within assigned scope.

Process Integration & Correlation

• Work closely with integration and device teams to ensure compatibility and electrical performance correlate material/structural/electrical data to guide optimization.

• Support failure analysis and root-cause investigations for yield and reliability issues.

Tool/Hardware Engagement

• Build strong hands-on knowledge of cell film equipment/hardware behavior support tool qualifications, upgrades, and platform transfers partner with suppliers to improve stability and capability.

Communication & Technical Growth

• Communicate results via technical reports/reviews/data summaries escalate risks with data-driven recommendations mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

Other Responsibilities

• Communicate results clearly through reports, reviews, and data summaries escalate risks with data-driven recommendations.

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

• Integrates AI‑assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment and complying with organizational standards and legal requirements.

• Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI‑enabled enhancements within one's scope of work

Candidate Profile

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

• PhD ≥3 yrs, or Master's ≥5 yrs, or Bachelor's ≥7 yrs of relevant experience in
  Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field,

• With experience in thin film R&D for microelectronic devise, with a proven track record of leading complex technology development

Must-Have Technical Skills

• Strong fundamentals in ALD/CVD and materials characterization

• Working knowledge of plasma processes, vacuum systems, and chemical reactions

• Ability to link process conditions to material properties and device behavior.

• Familiarity with electrical test methods and fab metrology tools

• Understanding of NAND cell structures and basic device physics

Must-Have Soft Skills

• Structured problem-solving and learning agility in an R&D environment.

• Clear communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Embody Micron's core values:

• People - Respect, develop and empower others

• Innovation - Drive continuous improvement and breakthrough thinking

• Tenacity - Show grit and determination

• Collaboration - Build trust and foster teamwork

• Customer Focus - Deliver excellence and value