Product Yield Enhancement Engineer

Job Title

Product Yield Enhancement Engineer

Role Summary

Work on an engineering team to identify, analyze, and resolve yield-limiting issues to enable release of high-quality products. Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Quality to drive yield improvements using data analysis, failure analysis, and AI-assisted tools.

Experience Level

Mid-level. No specific years of experience stated.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Investigate root causes of yield loss through product and process analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to resolve process- and defect-related issues affecting performance and reliability.
• Perform physical failure analysis to determine failure mechanisms related to assembly and fabrication.
• Use statistical methods, data analytics, and AI-assisted tools to support yield-improvement projects and decision-making.
• Follow chemical safety protocols, laboratory procedures, and industry guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.

Requirements

Must-have and preferred qualifications summarized; education items listed separately below.

• Must-have: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret technical data and identify trends.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multi-functional team environment.
• Willingness to work rotating day and night shifts in approximately four-month intervals.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer-based tools and technologies, including exposure to AI-assisted tools or data analysis applications.
• Nice-to-have: Experience or coursework related to semiconductor manufacturing, yield enhancement, process engineering, or failure analysis.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis techniques and data-driven problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience with laboratory equipment or interest in developing expertise with FIB and SEM technologies.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or a related engineering field. (The posting explicitly allows "or equivalent experience.")

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.