Senior Member of Technical Staff (SMTS) –… at Micron · Vimercate…

Senior Member of Technical Staff (SMTS) – Process Development, CMP, NAND

Location: Vimercate (MB), Italy

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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.

Role Summary

As a Senior Member of Technical Staff (SMTS), you are a module‑level CMP technical authority, responsible for defining CMP technical direction, leading FOAK developments, and driving cross‑functional execution across NAND nodes. As a SMTS (Senior Member of Technical Staff), you will be a part of revolutionary Next Generation NAND research & development CMP team driving Advanced NAND and CMP technology forward. The position promises ample opportunities for innovation, collaboration and testing a new dimension and scaling with Next Generation NAND. A SMTS CMP Engineer is a senior individual contributor responsible for defining, developing, and transferring advanced CMP processes for Micron NAND technologies. You will work directly with process integration and other process areas such as Wet Etch, CVD, Diffusion, Metals, Lithography & Dry Etch. You will work on state of the art and best in class CMP chambers & own the process roadmap to meet program and yield goals.

Main Responsibilities

• Own and lead key NAND CMP process modules, translating technology challenges into executable roadmaps across current and future nodes
• Drive cross‑functional execution across Technology Development, Process Integration, Manufacturing, and Equipment teams
• Lead FOAK CMP process development, including recipe architecture, control strategies, and integration alignment
• Ensure process robustness and manufacturability through run‑to‑run controls, SPC, qualification execution, and risk mitigation
• Resolve complex yield, defectivity, and integration issues using model‑based and data‑driven problem solving
• Define and execute process‑level hardware strategies in collaboration with equipment suppliers
• Act as a CMP technical leader, mentoring engineers, influencing adjacent process roadmaps, and communicating technology status and plans to senior stakeholders

Other Responsibilities

• Mentor engineers through structured development; build SME pipelines; publish internal papers/BKMs and present to senior leadership; uphold Micron’s technical leadership expectations
• 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 ≥12 yrs, or Master’s ≥15 yrs, of relevant experience in
  Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field,
• Experience in CMP Process Development
• Deep expertise in CMP chemistry, physics, and integration

• Publications/patents and strong record of technical contributions.

Must-Have Technical Skills

• In‑depth expertise in CMP fundamentals, including pad–slurry–wafer interactions, slurry chemistry at a mechanistic level, and pattern density/layout effects
• Strong understanding of multiple CMP process types (e.g., metal, dielectric, barrier/hardmask, poly‑Si/Si CMP)
• Extensive hands‑on experience with advanced 300 mm CMP OEM platforms, including driving hardware capability, throughput, and cost improvements
• Proven expertise in statistical process control (SPC), data analysis, and qualification methodologies
• Ability to independently drive complex technical execution, resolve yield and defectivity issues, and influence cross‑functional teams

Must-Have Soft Skills

• Demonstrated technical leadership in problem solving, with experience leading complex or multi‑disciplinary technical projects
• Strong ability to influence without authority across process integration, equipment, and manufacturing teams
• Clear and structured technical communication skills, including written documentation and stakeholder updates
• Strong analytical mindset with disciplined, data‑driven decision making

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

This announcement is intended to build a talent pipeline of professionals based in Europe who may be interested in future international career opportunities within Micron Technology Inc. and its affiliated group companies worldwide. Opportunities associated with this talent pipeline may require international mobility or relocation. The specific work location and the Micron entity acting as the prospective employer will be clearly communicated to candidates during the first interview.

Employment, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment will be governed by the applicable laws, policies, and practices of the country in which the position is based.

The base salary range that Micron estimates it could pay in for this position full-time is:

€75,000.00 - €132,000.00 per year, with A1 CCNL Level.

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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® brand. 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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