Quality Technician - SSD RMA Failure Analysis
Micron TechnologyJob Title
Quality Technician - SSD RMA Failure Analysis
Role Summary
Join the SSD RMA Failure Analysis team to perform hands-on failure analysis, PCB rework, and lab operations supporting Data Center SSD returns. The role partners with engineering, quality, and operations teams to identify root causes and restore product quality.
Experience Level
Mid-level. The posting indicates 2–3 years of relevant hands-on experience in PCB rework, soldering, or technical inspection.
Responsibilities
The technician will execute RMA failure analysis tasks and maintain lab readiness. Key responsibilities include:
- Receive, verify, and prepare RMA materials for testing and analysis.
- Operate Automated Test Equipment (ATE) for preconditioning and device testing.
- Perform bench-level testing, debug diagnostics, extract SSD logs, and isolate failing components.
- Analyze failure data, summarize results, and track experiment progress.
- Use FA lab equipment such as thermal chambers, 2D X‑ray, and soldering/rework stations.
- Perform advanced BGA rework including removal, re-balling, and reinstallation.
- Interpret electrical schematics and perform board-level rework, replacing failed discrete components and power ICs.
- Maintain lab organization, equipment readiness, calibration, and supporting audit and training documentation.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience; listed as concise must-have vs nice-to-have.
- Must-have: 2–3 years experience in quality inspection, testing, or related technical roles with hands-on PCB rework and soldering experience.
- Must-have: Proficiency in debugging, diagnostics, failure analysis, and interpreting test results in collaboration with engineers.
- Must-have: Experience using testing equipment and accurately recording test data and results.
- Must-have: Strong organizational, time-management, multitasking, and communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Nice-to-have: Familiarity with ATE operations, firmware testing, failure analysis tools, quality programs, audits, and manufacturing processes.
- Nice-to-have: Knowledge of 6S/ESD compliance and experience training or mentoring team members.
- Nice-to-have: Prior experience in semiconductor or electronics manufacturing environments.
Education Requirements
No specific degree or field-of-study is required or stated. The posting requires 2–3 years of hands-on experience in PCB rework and soldering; professional certification in PCB rework/soldering is mentioned as a plus.
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.
