YE Physical Failure Analysis Engineering Intern
Micron TechnologyJob Title
YE Physical Failure Analysis Engineering Intern
Role Summary
Intern on the Technology Development Yield Enhancement (YE) team focused on Physical Failure Analysis (PFA) for memory devices. The role provides hands-on exposure to failure analysis techniques used to confirm physical failures and improve manufacturing yield.
The intern will be assigned a project to develop problem‑solving skills, learn device processes and operation, and contribute actionable feedback for process improvement.
Experience Level
Entry-level internship: suitable for first‑year to junior students in a 4‑year bachelor's program or students graduating by spring 2027.
Responsibilities
Key tasks you will perform during the internship:
- Perform electrical testing and physical failure analysis on DRAM, NAND, or emerging memory devices.
- Delayer failing devices using wet and dry techniques.
- Operate Focused Ion Beam (FIB) and STEM/TEM for cross-section analysis and SEM for top-down analysis.
- Generate slice-and-view images and provide inline process-improvement feedback.
- Recognize and report new failure mechanisms to relevant stakeholders promptly.
- Apply AI-enabled methods where applicable to accelerate analysis and insight generation.
Requirements
Must-have and preferred skills for success in this internship.
- Must-have: Experience working in a laboratory environment and strong analytical skills.
- Must-have: Problem-solving mindset and willingness to seek innovative ways to confirm failures and improve yield.
- Nice-to-have: Interest in applying PFA to software development and a basic understanding of computer program architecture and coding.
- Nice-to-have: Proactive learner, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
- Nice-to-have: Familiarity with AI tools or experience leveraging AI in engineering workflows.
Education Requirements
Enrolled in a bachelor's degree program (4-year) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering. Eligible applicants include first‑year through junior students, or students graduating by spring 2027.
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.
