Engineer - Product Yield Enhancement (PFA)

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JR112494 Engineer - Product Yield Enhancement (PFA)

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.

The Engineer, Product Yield Enhancement (PYE) supports physical failure analysis activities for memory products through fault isolation, de-capsulation, circuit edit support, and failure characterization. The role contributes to yield, quality, and reliability improvement by identifying failure mechanisms and providing actionable technical findings. Working closely with Product Engineering, Process Integration, Manufacturing, and Quality teams, the engineer performs analytical investigations, supports root-cause analysis, and maintains safe laboratory practices while building expertise in PFA methodologies and semiconductor device behavior.

Main Responsibilities

• Become a subject matter contributor in physical failure analysis (PFA), circuit edit, and de-capsulation methods, tools, and techniques.

• Perform failure analysis activities to identify defect locations, failure mechanisms, and electrical failure modes in memory devices.

• Analyze device architecture, fabrication processes, device operation, and device physics to support root-cause investigations.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to present analysis results and support corrective actions for yield, quality, and reliability improvements.

• Maintain readiness and effective utilization of laboratory equipment, analytical tools, and failure analysis methodologies.

• Adhere to laboratory safety requirements, operational procedures, and quality standards.

Other Responsibilities

• Document technical findings, analysis results, and learnings in accordance with organizational standards.

• Support continuous improvement activities related to laboratory capability, operational efficiency, and knowledge sharing.

AI Responsibilities

• Integrates AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment and complying with organizational standards and legal requirements.
• Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI-enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Microelectronics, Mechatronics, Materials Science, or a related engineering discipline.

• At least 2 years of experience in Physical Failure Analysis (PFA), semiconductor fabrication, or assembly work setting

• Experience supporting semiconductor failure analysis, device characterization, defect analysis, or yield improvement activities.

Must-Have Technical Skills

• Knowledge of physical failure analysis techniques, de-capsulation methods, and circuit edit processes.

• Understanding of semiconductor device operation, device physics, memory architecture, and fabrication processes.

• Experience with electrical fault isolation, failure mechanism analysis, and root-cause investigation methodologies.

Must-Have Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills.

• Clear technical communication and presentation skills.

• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

• Disciplined execution with strong attention to detail.

Embody Micron’s Core Values

• People – Respect, develop and empower others

• Innovation – Drive continuous improvement and breakthrough thinking

• Tenacity – Show grit and determination

• Collaboration – Build trust and foster teamwork

• Customer Focus – Deliver excellence and value

• Speed – Act with purpose and set the pace

Job Profile(s):

Product Development Engineer 2

Relocation level: (TBD)

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