New College Grad - Engineer, Surface Lab
Micron TechnologyJob Title
New College Grad - Engineer, Surface Lab
Role Summary
Engineers in the Surface Lab perform physical, mechanical, and thermal characterization of semiconductor materials, devices, and packages to support technology development, advanced packaging, and high-volume manufacturing.
This role executes laboratory characterization, maintains and troubleshoots instrumentation, analyzes data, authors technical reports, and provides day-to-day support to engineering and manufacturing teams with an emphasis on data quality, collaboration, and safety.
Experience Level
Entry-level. New college graduate; no specific years of experience required.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Perform routine physical and thermal characterization of semiconductor materials and products to support internal development and manufacturing customers.
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation to meet cycle-time and quality expectations.
- Analyze samples, interpret results, and author clear, accurate technical reports.
- Provide day-to-day customer support for engineering and manufacturing teams.
- Ensure compliance with lab SOPs, safety requirements, and information security policies.
- Support vendor interactions, tool qualifications, and preventative maintenance activities.
Requirements
Must-have skills and conditions:
- Hands-on laboratory experience with scientific or engineering instrumentation.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Flexibility to support manufacturing operations, including rotating shift work.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with physical, mechanical, or thermal characterization (thermal metrology, mechanical/warpage characterization, dimensional metrology, semiconductor package or device characterization).
- Familiarity with semiconductor fabrication or manufacturing environments.
- Experience with data analysis, statistics, or project management tools.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a closely related field.
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.
