Director - NAND Process Pathfinding

NAND Design Engineering San Jose, California Sacramento, California


Description

Job Title : Director – NAND Process Pathfinding
Location :  San Jose CA or Sacramento, CA
Job Type : Full-Time  
   
In the rapidly growing NAND Flash space amid the era of big data, this is an exciting time to be at SK Hynix NAND America. SK Hynix NAND America is looking for a talent that has a strong background and experience in Semiconductor Processes. The candidate will be working in the NAND pathfinding team to develop the next-generation NAND technology.  
  

Key Responsibilities:

  • Joining us as a Director of the NAND Process Pathfinding, you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation in the development of 3D NAND technology. Your responsibilities will include:
  • Planning, and directing activities to engineer next-node NAND technology for world-class density, power, and performance, all the way from the feasibility stage through the initial ramp-up of production and SSD integration while meeting schedules, standards, quality, and cost requirements.
  • Collaborating with diverse teams in process and integration, reliability, circuit & chip design, firmware, and modeling group to meet product requirements.
  • Architecting performance, power, and density optimization for next-generation NAND technology.
  • Responsible for identifying hurdles, finding solutions, and performing execution to meet new technology target specs and schedules.
  • Taking on a mentorship role by leading a pathfinding process group.
  
 
Minimum Qualifications: 
  • 20+ years of relevant experience
  • 5+ years of team management role
  • Strong expertise in the NAND process, and familiarity with 3D-NAND scaling, device physics, and reliability
  • High aspect ratio etch experience (preferred)
  • In-depth understanding of integrating 3D-NAND and peripheral components
  • Knowledge of different types of dry etch reactors, and plasma physics/chemistries
  • Strong understanding of mask alignment and overlap margin
  • Experience in managing vendor relationships and driving vendors for solutions.
  • Ability to explore/evaluate/develop new concept tools and new materials
  • Proficient in statistical data analysis and design of experiments
  • Effective communication skills and a collaborative mindset
  • Demonstrated innovation and creativity
  • Proven leadership in problem-solving
  
  

Benefits:

  • The base salary range for this full-time position is: $236,000 - 288,000.
    • Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
    • Additional compensation may include annual bonuses, discretionary bonuses and benefits.
  • The benefits include the following.
    • We provide top-class healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision, employee assistance plans for employees and their dependents.
    • We provide multiple leave types, including paid time off, 11 holidays, 12 Happy Fridays (additional days off), and family and medical leaves.
    • We provide market-competitive retirement programs (401(k) plans) for your future.
   
Equal Employment Opportunity:  
SKHYA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender identity, national origin, color, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.