Staff Engineer – Process Development, Wet, NAND

Role Summary 

The Senior Engineer in Wet Process Development supports the rapid deployment of advanced NAND technology nodes by developing and optimizing wet processes, improving process margins, and troubleshooting yield and quality issues in close partnership with Process Integration and other process areas. Responsible for defined workstreams within a wet process module and deliver experiment execution and analysis with increasing independence. Also contributes to margin improvement and manufacturability readiness through structured DOE/SPC and cross‑functional problem solving.  

Main Responsibilities 

Process Development & Margin Improvement 

• Develop and optimize unit wet processes to meet yield and quality requirements of advanced NAND part types.  

• Quantify benefits of innovative process and/or equipment solutions to enable early experimentation and adoption for process margin improvement.  

• Initiate and manage experiments to widen process margins and validate manufacturability of next‑node solutions.  

Cross‑functional Integration & Troubleshooting 

• Integrate and troubleshoot processes as part of cross‑functional teams driving yield and quality improvement.  

• Participate with Boise TD peers on technology choices for upcoming nodes and translate future device needs into clear process requirements.  

• Identify disruptive processes early and work with manufacturing and TD partners to identify viable paths forward.  

Innovation / IP / Supplier Engagement 

• Support process development activities including fundamental research, hardware evaluations, and testing for novel applications; contribute to IP generation where applicable.  

• Participate in supplier engagement workstreams supporting breakthrough solutions.  

Monitoring, Control & Documentation (Governance) 

• Identify process simplification opportunities and support cross‑functional implementation.  

• Incorporate best‑known manufacturing methods into early development of upcoming nodes.  

• Design and implement process monitoring and control methodologies within assigned scope; maintain clear experiment records and technical reporting.  

• Communicate and collaborate locally and globally; strict adherence to Micron IP protection policy is required.   

Other Responsibilities  

• Integrate AI‑assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, and analysis rigor, using sound judgment and complying with organizational standards and legal/IP requirements.  

• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI‑enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work.  

Candidate Profile 

Minimum Required Qualifications / Experience 

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

• Strong foundation in chemistry, chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, and mass transport.  

Must‑have Technical Skills 

• DOE / SPC and data analysis systems (e.g., Y3) to analyze experimental outcomes.  

• Working knowledge of memory process flow (planar + vertical NAND context).  

Must‑have Soft Skills 

• Cross‑functional collaboration, concise communication, and ability to prioritize in a dynamic environment.  

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