Engineer, Yield Enhancement Laboratory

Job Title

Engineer, Yield Enhancement Laboratory

Role Summary

Investigate and resolve complex yield and technology issues for Micron's advanced memory products using electrical and physical failure analysis. Work in a lab environment to convert analytical findings into actionable yield and process improvements and support new technology introduction and high-volume manufacturing.

Collaborate with product engineering, design, process, yield, and R&D teams to identify failure mechanisms, enable design/process improvements, and improve manufacturing performance.

Experience Level

Mid-level. No specific years of experience were stated.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include laboratory failure analysis, root-cause identification, and cross-functional collaboration to improve yield.

• Investigate and resolve complex yield, quality, and technology issues via electrical and physical failure analysis.
• Perform fault isolation and characterization using techniques such as EMMI, OBIRCH, thermal analysis, SEM, FIB, TEM, and nanoprobing.
• Apply semiconductor device physics and circuit/process knowledge to establish root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Partner with Product Engineering, Design, Yield, Process Engineering, and R&D to identify design marginalities and process interactions affecting performance.
• Develop new analytical methodologies and innovative solutions for emerging challenges in advanced memory technologies.
• Support new technology introduction, yield ramp, product qualification, and high-volume manufacturing with timely technical insights.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance analytical capability, cycle time, productivity, and engineering effectiveness.
• Integrate AI-assisted tools and insights responsibly to improve efficiency and quality within the scope of work.

Requirements

Must-have technical and professional attributes, followed by preferred qualifications.

• Must-have: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must-have: Effective verbal and written communicator able to collaborate across levels and functions.
• Must-have: Flexible to support shift-based operations in a manufacturing environment when required.
• Must-have: Baseline digital fluency and role-appropriate AI literacy to use AI-enabled tools responsibly.
• Nice-to-have: Internship or prior experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Nice-to-have: Demonstrated leadership and a track record of measurable impact.
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with semiconductor industry practices and Micron products.
• Adherence to company values such as collaboration, innovation, tenacity, customer focus, and speed.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering or Science is required (degree in engineering or a science discipline). The posting does not state an explicit allowance for equivalent experience in lieu 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.