Engineer, MTB PQA Lab

Job Title

Engineer, MTB PQA Lab

Role Summary

Provide physical failure analysis (PFA) support for qualifications, customer returns, new device introductions and general test failures at Micron Taiwan (MTB). Act as the subject matter expert for PFA/EFA methods, identify defects from assembly, test and upstream wafer fabrication, and work with Process Integration, Assembly Product, Test and MRB teams to classify failures and implement root-cause fixes.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Prior hands-on experience in failure analysis or laboratory-based electrical/physical analysis is expected; no specific years of experience were listed.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include failure isolation and analysis, lab and equipment management, and communication with cross-functional teams.

• Perform electrical characterization and verification to confirm failures and isolate root cause.
• Apply and develop PFA/EFA de-processing techniques appropriate to package and die-level failures.
• Analyze test and qualification data, and extract relevant information from backend test flows.
• Document failure analysis methods and results; provide timely feedback to Product, Process Integration, Assembly and MRB teams.
• Train staff and certify FA methodologies; ensure the PFA lab is prepared for analysis of new designs.
• Manage laboratory operations: schedule/coordinate calibrations, procure parts, and coordinate vendor equipment repairs.
• Maintain lab compliance with IATF, ISO14001 and OHSAS standards.
• Work night shift as required and coordinate with technicians/operators across shifts.

Requirements

Concise list of required and preferred qualifications based on the posting.

• Must-have: Hands-on experience with physical failure analysis (PFA) / electrical failure analysis (EFA) and electrical characterization; familiarity with de-processing techniques and package assembly or wafer fabrication processes.
• Must-have: Ability to analyze backend test data and qualification methodologies to extract failure-relevant information.
• Must-have: Experience managing or maintaining laboratory equipment, coordinating calibrations and vendor repairs; able to maintain quality and safety compliance.
• Must-have: Able to work night shifts.
• Nice-to-have: Prior experience managing shift technicians/operators; die-level EFA/PFA experience, particularly for HBM products.
• Nice-to-have: Experience conducting training and FA certification.

Education Requirements

Not specified.

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.