Engineer CE PYE (Physical Failure Analysis / Fault Isolation)

Job Title

Engineer CE PYE (Physical Failure Analysis / Fault Isolation)

Role Summary

Perform fault isolation and physical failure analysis to root-cause device failures for qualifications, customer returns, new product introductions, and test failures. Work within Central Engineering — Product Yield Enhancement (PYE) to provide analysis that drives process and product improvements.

Experience Level

Mid-level. The posting does not state explicit years of experience; suitable for engineers with practical FA/fault isolation experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Perform electrical device characterization to determine electrical failure mechanisms.
• Operate fault isolation equipment to accurately localize failure defect locations.
• Conduct physical failure analysis to identify and classify physical defects.
• Develop hypotheses for electrical or process failure mechanisms based on electrical models and FA results.
• Collaborate with Product, Process Integration, Test, and Global Quality teams to resolve defectivity issues.
• Prepare and present electrical and physical failure findings regularly to drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement new fault isolation and physical failure analysis techniques.
• Coordinate maintenance and ensure high uptime of FA and fault isolation tools.
• Support shift rotations as required to meet operational needs.

Requirements

Must-have and preferred skills and experience:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proven team player.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for large-group technical reviews.
• Hands-on experience with fault isolation equipment and physical failure analysis is a strong advantage.
• Familiarity with NAND, DRAM, HBM device architectures and semiconductor fab processes is desirable.
• Experience or exposure to data analytics, AI/machine learning applied to engineering or manufacturing is beneficial.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Material Science, or equivalent practical experience.

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.