Product Development Engineer

Job Title

Product Development Engineer

Role Summary

Responsible for improving product yield and supporting high-quality product releases by diagnosing yield-impacting issues, performing failure analysis, and driving continuous improvement across processes and products.

Works with Research & Development, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Quality teams to implement corrective actions and ensure smooth product transitions into production.

Experience Level

Entry-level. No specific years of prior experience specified.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Analyze product yield data to identify root causes of low yield.
• Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to resolve process- and defect-related issues.
• Conduct physical failure analysis to determine mechanisms related to assembly defects and fabrication processes.
• Apply statistical tools and methodologies to plan and measure yield improvement initiatives.
• Follow lab and chemical safety procedures and contribute to best-known methods.

Requirements

Must-have:

• Ability to work rotating day-to-night shifts in four-month intervals.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow established lab procedures and safety protocols.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience or training in physical failure analysis.
• Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes and test flows.
• Experience with FIB (Focused Ion Beam) and SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope) tools.
• Ability to build and maintain strong customer and internal partner relationships.
• Demonstrated teamwork, drive for results, integrity, and a focus on continuous self-development.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent practical experience) in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Materials Science & Engineering. Equivalent experience is explicitly accepted in place 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.