Test Engineer
Micron TechnologyJob Title
Test Engineer
Role Summary
Micron is hiring a Test Engineer to perform electrical and physical failure analysis (FA) on semiconductor devices, support customer returns and qualification failures, and drive reliability improvements.
The role is based at the MSB Singapore site and works with process owners, product teams, vendors, and cross-functional teams to implement FA techniques, reduce turnaround time, and improve product quality.
Experience Level
Entry-level to early-career (suitable for new graduates and early-career engineers). Specific years of experience not stated.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include performing failure analysis, developing FA methods, and reporting findings.
- Perform electrical and physical failure analysis for device anomalies, customer returns, and qualification failures.
- Use advanced FA tools: FIB/EDX, SEM, ion millers, CSAM, 2D/3D X-ray, Emmi systems, micro-prober, and bench testers.
- Analyze test-data failures using Bash/Python scripting in a Unix environment.
- Analyze electrical signatures and physical defects to determine failure mechanisms.
- Collaborate with process owners and product teams to drive corrective and preventive actions.
- Develop and implement new FA techniques to reduce turnaround time and improve accuracy.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and follow standardized FA workflows.
- Follow lab safety protocols and chemical handling guidelines; maintain +6S standards in the FA lab.
- Prepare detailed FA reports and maintain records for traceability; present findings to requestors, MRB, and multifunctional teams.
- Provide guidance to FA technicians, lead workload distribution, and coordinate with vendors on tool upgrades and capability improvements.
Requirements
Key qualifications and attributes for successful candidates.
- Strong analytical, logical, and critical thinking skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication; able to collaborate across levels.
- Growth mindset and commitment to continuous learning.
- Baseline digital fluency and role-appropriate AI literacy to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively.
- Experience with FA tools, failure analysis methods, or scripting (Bash/Python) is advantageous.
- Internship or experience in the semiconductor industry is a plus.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in Engineering is required (degree in an engineering discipline). Internship or semiconductor-industry experience is listed 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.
