Engineer - NAND Cell Reliability

Job Title

Engineer - NAND Cell Reliability

Role Summary

The Reliability Engineer will design and execute electrical characterization and high-volume experiments to identify and mitigate NAND cell reliability issues. The role works cross-functionally with process and product engineers to validate process/trim/test solutions, support JEDEC and internal qualification, and inform the NAND technology roadmap.

Experience Level

Mid-level engineer. The position expects prior experience with NAND device structures and reliability analysis; no specific years of experience were stated.

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities include:

• Perform electrical characterization of NAND cell arrays and test structures to identify reliability issues.
• Design and coordinate high-volume electrical experiments at wafer and component levels.
• Segment and identify limiting reliability mechanisms impacting NAND quality.
• Perform statistical data analysis to validate process/trims solutions and quantify impact on performance and yield.
• Assess reliability risks against JEDEC and internal qualification requirements and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Provide continuous feedback and status updates to process development and product engineering teams.
• Contribute to forward-looking NAND technology pathfinding and capability projections.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience:

• Proven experience with NAND device structures, operations, and algorithms.
• Knowledge of electrical properties of semiconductor and insulator materials; semiconductor device and solid-state physics.
• In-depth understanding of physics-based modeling of non-volatile memory failure mechanisms and reliability analysis.
• Experience with statistical analysis and numerical computing tools (Matlab, Octave, JMP).
• Ability to script in languages such as C, C++, Matlab, or Perl.
• Familiarity with big data tools and database queries.
• Knowledge of JEDEC standards.

Education Requirements

PhD or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Microelectronics, Materials Science/Engineering, or a related technical field — 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.