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Located within the NY CREATES research environment, Albany serves as a strategic platform for enabling future DRAM, NAND, Advanced Packaging, Photonics, CMOS, and next-generation memory technologies through the integration of innovative process capabilities, advanced materials research, and industry-leading partnerships. Albany's mission includes advancing materials innovation, process development, supplier collaboration, and future technology exploration to accelerate Micron's technology leadership.\nPosition Summary\nAs Director of Materials Development & Pathfinding, you will lead Albany Nanotech's materials strategy, technology roadmap, and organizational development. You will build and lead a world-class team responsible for advanced materials research, thin films process development, and ground-breaking technology pathfinding initiatives that enable Micron's future product and technology roadmaps.\nThis organization will be responsible for developing and integrating materials technologies supporting future DRAM, NAND, Advanced Packaging, Photonics, and emerging device architectures. Areas of responsibility include Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD), Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), diffusion, epitaxy, thermal processing, selective deposition, advanced materials characterization, precursor evaluation, and novel materials exploration.\nYou will work across Micron's Technology Development organizations and with external research partners, universities, material suppliers, and equipment manufacturers to accelerate innovation and develop differentiated solutions for future memory technologies.\nThe successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strategic leadership and organizational development capabilities, creating an environment that advances radical materials and process innovation from concept through integrated technology demonstration and transfer readiness.\nResponsibilities\nLead Albany's Materials Strategy\nDefine and implement the long-term materials development and pathfinding roadmap aligned to future DRAM, NAND, CMOS, Advanced Packaging, BEOL, Photonics, and emerging technology requirements.\nIdentify and prioritize radical materials opportunities capable of enabling future scaling, performance, power, reliability, and cost objectives.\nEstablish strategic roadmaps for advanced dielectric, conductor, barrier, liner, thermal management, bonding, and emerging semiconductor materials.\nDrive alignment between exploratory research, technology development, and future manufacturing needs\nLead the adoption of AI-enabled tools and analytics to accelerate materials discovery, optimize process development, and improve engineering decision-making.\nLead Materials Development Organizations\nProvide organizational leadership and technical direction for:\nAtomic Layer Deposition (ALD)\nChemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)\nDiffusion\nEpitaxy\nThermal Processing and Annealing\nSelective Deposition Technologies\nThin Films Development\nMaterials Integration and Characterization\nDevelop robust process modules that support both pathfinding investigations and integrated technology demonstrations.\nDrive technology readiness and process capability improvements to enable future technology insertions.\nDrive Materials Exploration & Pathfinding\nEstablish advanced materials discovery programs supporting future memory and semiconductor technologies.\nDevelop workflows for evaluating novel materials from concept through 300 mm wafer demonstration.\nLead the assessment of new precursor chemistries, deposition approaches, and emerging materials systems.\nSponsor high-risk, high-reward research initiatives capable of creating long-term competitive advantage.\nAdvance foundational research efforts into practical technology development opportunities.\nBuild Strategic Ecosystem Partnerships\nDevelop strong technical relationships with leading equipment suppliers, material providers, research institutions, and universities.\nLead collaborative development programs focused on advanced materials, deposition technologies, and next-generation process solutions.\nInfluence external technology roadmaps to align with future Micron requirements.\nLeverage Albany's unique innovation ecosystem to accelerate learning cycles and technology development.\nDevelop and Lead a High-Performance Organization\nRecruit, develop, and retain top technical talent in materials science and semiconductor process development.\nBuild an inclusive, innovative, and execution-focused engineering culture.\nEstablish organizational capabilities that support both near-term work and long-term technology exploration.\nMentor technical leaders and develop the next generation of Micron technology experts.\nCollaborate Across Micron Technology Development\nPartner closely with organizations including:\nProcess Integration\nDevice Engineering\nLithography\nEtch\nCMP\nAdvanced Packaging\nMetrology and Characterization\nEquipment Development\nResearch and Pathfinding Teams\nManufacturing Technology Organizations\nto successfully identify, develop, and integrate new materials capabilities into future technology roadmaps.\nMinimum Qualifications\nMaster's degree or PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience. \n15+ years of semiconductor technology development experience.\nDeep technical expertise in one or more of the following areas:Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD)\nChemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)\nThin Films\nDiffusion\nEpitaxy\nSemiconductor Materials Science\n\nValidated experience leading technical organizations and multidisciplinary engineering teams.\nDemonstrated success developing advanced semiconductor process technologies from concept through implementation.\nStrong understanding of process integration and semiconductor materials interactions.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience supporting advanced DRAM, NAND, CMOS, BEOL, Advanced Packaging, Photonics, or emerging semiconductor technologies.\nExperience with advanced precursor development, materials screening, and materials characterization programs.\nExperience establishing and leading supplier co-development initiatives.\nDemonstrated success developing technologies within a pathfinding, research, or advanced development environment.\nFamiliarity with advanced patterning, EUV, and High-NA enablement challenges.\nStrong record of innovation, publications, patents, and technology leadership.\nExperience working within collaborative research ecosystems involving universities, consortia, suppliers, and research institutes.\nExperience applying AI or machine learning to materials research, semiconductor process development, or engineering workflows.\nThe US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:\n$0.00 - $0.00 a yearAdditional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.\nOur salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base pay for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. \nPlease note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.\nAs a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays.For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted onmicron.com/careers/benefits.\nMicron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status,disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.\nTo learn about yourright to work click here.\nTo learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers\nUS Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at  or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)\nMicron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.\nMicron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.\nAI alert : Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. 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