NAND Process Development Cell / Metals Director

As a Director of the NAND Process Development Cell / Metals team, you will be responsible for continuously improving the capabilities of the NAND TD process organization with a focus on both Cell and Metals film applications. This team is responsible for developing new processes and equipment technology to support Micron's NAND projects. As the Director, you will be responsible for setting a strategy for future technology development and engaging with suppliers to develop the processes and equipment needed to meet Micron's technology roadmap. You will work closely with the other Process Development teams, Process Integration, Manufacturing Development, Equipment Engineering, and Planning to develop robust processes and prepare for pilot ramp and transfer. You will also work closely with Manufacturing and Procurement & Operation Central Teams to set overall company strategy for Films tools and processes. Additionally, you will be responsible for career development for the members of your team and maintaining a safe environment by ensuring safety policy is followed for new processes, equipment, and personnel.

In this role, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to :

• Maintain safe environment through proactive safety practices and by ensuring safety policies are followed at all times.
• Hire, develop, mentor, and manage a team of highly capable process engineers.
• Create a culture of innovation and tenacity within group to meet the needs of accelerated technology cadence.
• Provide regular feedback to your team members on performance, developing a career plan and mentoring the team members to support their professional development, through Micron's performance planning and appraisal process.
• Set strategy for future technology nodes and help define roadmap.
• Engage with suppliers to develop the process and equipment needed to meet Micron's technology roadmap.
• Collaborate with other process development, process integration, manufacturing development to align on project priorities and deliver robust, manufacturing friendly processes on time.
• Partner with Manufacturing fab for effective transfer, pilot ramp and ongoing development to achieve TECHNODE gate criteria.
• Engage with Procurement & Operations Central Teams and lead worldwide alignment efforts across technology to improve area effectiveness.
• This position requires communications and collaboration with partners both locally and globally. Strict adherence to Micron Intellectual Property protection policy is a must.
• Engage and drive department and / or organization level growth initiatives and programs.

Requirements :

Oversees the activities related to the technical support and process development engineering functions of a manufacturing area. Plans and implements the development of new and scale-up process formulas. Establishes operating equipment specifications and acts as a liaison with product design and development to ensure processes and designs are compatible. Leads efforts to achieve cost effectiveness and improved product quality. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.