NTI Equipment Development Engineer, Real-Time Defect Analysis (RDA)

Job Title

NTI Equipment Development Engineer, Real-Time Defect Analysis (RDA)

Role Summary

This role supports defect detection equipment and processes to identify, analyze, and resolve semiconductor process defects. The engineer works within Technology Development to accelerate learning and technology transfer and partners with process integration, data science, yield analysis, R&D and manufacturing.

Responsibilities include supporting experiments, performing data analysis and baseline health monitoring, improving systematic and random defects, and collaborating with vendors and equipment owners to implement long-term solutions.

Experience Level

Mid-level - role typically expects relevant practical experience; 3+ years in related inspection or semiconductor manufacturing work is preferred.

Responsibilities

Primary duties include equipment application, data analysis, tool support, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Operate and apply defect-detection equipment and inspection processes to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Develop, write, and modify inspection recipes for RDA tools.
• Collect, analyze, and report tool/process data to suggest performance and efficiency improvements.
• Perform basic and advanced tool recoveries and monitor SPC or qualification charts; initiate repairs and adjust limits as needed.
• Drive software upgrades and coordinate implementation with internal teams and external vendors.
• Collaborate with vendors and equipment owners to escalate and resolve application or tool issues and implement long-term fixes.
• Train and mentor engineers and technicians on equipment use and best practices.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities, delivering results on schedule.
• Integrate AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency and quality, following organizational standards.

Requirements

Key skills and experience expected for successful performance in this role.

• Strong data analysis and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in SEM imaging and interpretation for systematic and random defect identification.
• Experience with inspection recipe writing and use of RDA-related inspection tools (examples: DF/BF/CIRCL/SEM/XRD/SAM).
• Hands-on equipment management: setup, stability monitoring, capability improvement, and tool recovery.
• Scripting, coding, or programming skills for monitoring inspection data and performance.
• Experience working with vendors on tool setup, troubleshooting, and upgrades; strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to train and mentor staff and to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Baseline digital fluency and role-appropriate AI literacy to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively.
• Nice-to-have: experience in NAND semiconductor manufacturing and RDA applications.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or a related technical field is specified and accepted.

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.