Intern - YE Physical Failure Analysis Engineer

Job Title

Intern - YE Physical Failure Analysis Engineer

Role Summary

This is a summer internship within Technology Development Yield Enhancement (YE) focused on Physical Failure Analysis (PFA). The intern will be assigned a project to develop practical problem‑solving skills, learn failure analysis techniques, and support yield improvement activities in fabrication environments.

The role provides hands‑on exposure to semiconductor failure analysis tools and processes and aims to build understanding of device operation and process interactions.

Experience Level

Entry-level (Intern). Targeted at undergraduate students (first year to junior-level coursework) or students graduating by spring 2027.

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities expected during the internship:

• Perform electrical testing and physical failure analysis on DRAM, NAND, or emerging memory devices.
• Delayer failing devices using wet and dry techniques.
• Operate and support Focused Ion Beam (FIB), STEM/TEM for cross-section analysis, and SEM for top-down analysis.
• Generate slice-and-view images and provide process-improvement feedback.
• Recognize and document new failure mechanisms and escalate findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Apply AI-enabled tools or workflows where appropriate to support analysis and data processing.

Requirements

Must-have skills and attributes for successful performance:

• Hands-on laboratory experience and strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Basic understanding of electrical testing and semiconductor device behavior.
• Ability to work independently, a strong work ethic, and motivation to learn.

Nice-to-have:

• Familiarity with coding or basic computer program architecture.
• Interest in applying PFA techniques to software or automation tasks.

Education Requirements

Enrollment in a 4-year Bachelor's program (first year to junior-level coursework, or graduating by spring 2027). Preferred majors: Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering.

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.