Advanced DRAM Process Technologist

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TL;DR · Advanced DRAM Process Technologist

The Advanced DRAM Process Technologist joins the IBM Research team to define and develop advanced process technologies for future generations of DRAM memory. This role focuses on technology pathfinding, unit process innovation, and materials engineering across critical semiconductor manufacturing modules. The technologist will translate device and product requirements into robust process solutions, identifying and maturing technologies critical to future DRAM roadmaps. Key responsibilities include driving development and optimization of process modules while collaborating with integration, patterning, metrology, reliability, and modeling teams. Required expertise includes semiconductor device physics, materials science, and experience in etch, deposition, CMP, implant, or thermal processing. The role involves solving complex technical challenges through root-cause analysis, modeling, and data-driven problem solving to enable next-generation memory products and manufacturing transfer.

What you'll do

  • Define and develop advanced process technologies for future generations of DRAM memory.
  • Lead technology pathfinding and unit process innovation for critical semiconductor manufacturing modules.
  • Translate device and product requirements into robust, scalable process solutions.
  • Identify, evaluate, and mature process technologies critical to future DRAM roadmaps.
  • Drive the development and optimization of advanced process modules and materials selection.
  • Solve complex technical challenges using root-cause analysis, modeling, and data-driven problem solving.
  • Influence technology direction across multiple disciplines including integration, patterning, metrology, and reliability.
  • Lead cross-functional projects and mentor engineers on complex technical programs.

What we're looking for

  • Doctorate Degree (preferred).
  • Minimum 8 years of DRAM technology development experience.
  • Minimum 8 years of semiconductor process development experience in unit process areas like etch, deposition, CMP, implant, or thermal processing.
  • Demonstrated expertise in advanced semiconductor process development, optimization, and device physics.
  • Experience solving complex technical challenges through root-cause analysis, modeling, and data-driven problem solving.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and communicate with technical and business stakeholders.
  • Experience with 3D memory, technology pathfinding, and manufacturing transfer (preferred).

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