Engineer CE PYE (Physical Failure Analysis)

Job Title

Engineer CE PYE (Physical Failure Analysis)

Role Summary

Member of Central Engineering — Product Yield Improvement (PYE) team responsible for electrical and physical failure analysis to identify root causes of device and process defects. Work closely with frontend/backend teams and Global Quality to drive corrective actions that improve yield and reliability.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Specific years of experience not specified.

Responsibilities

The role performs advanced failure analysis, fault isolation, and collaborates with cross-functional partners to resolve defectivity and improve processes.

• Perform electrical device characterization to identify electrical failure mechanisms.
• Operate fault isolation equipment to locate defects.
• Conduct physical failure analysis to determine physical defects and root causes.
• Formulate hypotheses linking electrical models and physical findings to possible failure mechanisms and process fixes.
• Coordinate with frontend, backend, and Global Quality teams to address defectivity issues.
• Prepare and deliver regular technical reports on failure mechanisms.
• Develop and improve fault isolation and physical failure analysis methods.
• Lead and coordinate CE PYE technicians and manage tools/resources as needed.

Requirements

Key technical and interpersonal qualifications. Degree requirements are listed separately under Education Requirements.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a results-driven mindset. (Must-have)
• Effective interpersonal and presentation skills for communicating in large meetings. (Must-have)
• Experience with fault isolation tools, methods, and physical failure examination. (Preferred)
• Knowledge of non-volatile NAND devices and semiconductor fabrication processes. (Preferred)
• Familiarity with or willingness to adopt AI-enabled methods in analysis workflows. (Preferred)

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent practical experience; Master's or PhD in Electrical/Electronic Engineering also acceptable. The posting explicitly allows equivalent experience in place of a degree.

About the Company

Company: Micron Technology

Headquarters: Boise, Idaho, USA

Micron Technology is a global leader in memory and storage solutions, dedicated to transforming how the world uses information. The company offers a diverse portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory products under the Micron and Crucial brands. With a commitment to customer focus and technological innovation, Micron drives advancements in artificial intelligence, 5G, and other data-centric applications, empowering users to learn, communicate, and progress.