Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.
Job Description Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced and innovative Senior Technical Leader to drive the development and optimization of CMP processes for DRAM technology nodes. This role is critical to advancing our next-generation memory products and requires deep technical expertise, strategic vision, and leadership capabilities. You will play a pivotal role in driving innovation, leading technical projects, defining technical roadmap, and mentoring fellow engineers. Your expertise will be instrumental in developing cutting-edge DRAM process solutions to support yield ramp-up.
Job Description Summary
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish and optimize process conditions and technologies to enhance capability and reduce cost.
- Drive process management projects and introduce new technologies and Best Known Methods (BKM).
- Evaluate and introduce new equipment/ functionality through demo, H2H, and TOR evaluation processes.
- Lead problem-solving analysis and corrective actions in top-level task force to ensure rapid recovery for issues and root cause resolution.
- Collaborate with global peers (HVM/TD) to align strategies and technology roadmaps.
- Manage cross-functional resources to close technical gaps and drive project execution.
- Provide technical leadership and strategic direction to the team and cross-functional partners.
- Actively share knowledge and mentor team members to support their technical growth.
- Influence key decisions within the department and foster a culture of innovation & patent.
- Establish and optimize business processes to meet program expectations and standards.
- Track and analyze Fab performance metrics for benchmarking and improvement.
- Collaborate with TD and Global Procurement to drive supplier competitiveness and cost optimization.
Qualifications:
- Technical expertise: Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in CMP process development, preferably in DRAM or advanced memory technologies.
- Project leadership: Proven skills in leading complex technical projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results. Ability to drive cross-functional technical teams and successfully complete of complex projects.
- Communication skills: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including influencing and motivating. Ability to collaborate effectively with multi-functional, multi-cultural teams.
- Innovation: Track record of providing innovative solutions
- Mentoring: Actively share knowledge and mentor team members to support their technical growth.
- Education: Ph.D. or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field..
About Micron Technology, Inc.
We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all . With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications that unleash opportunities - from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience.
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Skills Required
- Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in CMP process development
- Education: Ph.D. or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field
- Proven skills in leading complex technical projects
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Track record of providing innovative solutions
Micron Technology Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 5% of pay, with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options, and access to retirement planning tools underpin long-term savings. Recent materials also note student-loan match integration counted toward the same 5% cap.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan offers a 15% discount on Micron shares, and eligible roles may receive RSUs at management discretion alongside performance bonuses. Stock and incentive components can materially lift total compensation in stronger business cycles.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options are paired with onsite or near-site health centers at many U.S. locations, an EAP with free counseling sessions, and employer HSA seed-and-match contributions. 2026 options include Blue Cross and Cigna (plus Kaiser HMO in select sites), and Boise’s onsite clinic lists about a $10 copay for covered members.
Micron Technology Insights
What We Do
We are a world leader in innovative memory solutions that transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. For over 45 years, our company has been instrumental to the world’s most significant technology advancements, delivering optimal memory and storage systems for a broad range of applications.
Why Work With Us
Global opportunities, team member development, and career advancement—Micron invests in you and celebrates your skills, a growth mindset, and the tenacity to strive. At Micron, everyone innovates.
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