Yield Enhancement Electrical Failure Analysis Engineer

at Micron Technology

Location

Boise, ID - ID1

Type

full time

Posted

2 days ago

Market range · company + function + seniority

$182k—$200k—$238k

p25 · target · p75 · n=19

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Job description

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.

Department Intro
The Yield Enhancement organization partners closely with Fab and Yield Engineering teams to monitor manufacturing performance, investigate defect issues, and drive yield improvement through detailed electrical and failure analysis.

Position Overview
The Yield Enhancement Electrical Failure Analysis Engineer performs investigative electrical failure analysis to identify, categorize, and resolve defect issues impacting yield. This role focuses on monitoring probed material, prioritizing yield-related investigations, and delivering clear analysis and reporting to support root cause identification and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Monitor recently probed material, perform manual yield accounting, and categorize dead die using defect references
Investigate new or unknown defect issues through advanced data analysis, documentation, and communication with part owners
Perform electrical and failure analysis in alignment with defined area skill guidelines and summarize results in clear reports
Mentor and assist FA technicians with yield investigations, complex testing, and analysis techniques
Operate and support lab equipment while adhering to safety guidelines and supporting department and company objectives

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, materials science, or chemical engineering
Ability to perform electrical and failure analysis as defined by area skill guidelines
Experience conducting advanced data analysis to support yield investigations and failure analysis results
Ability to summarize investigation findings, including potential root cause, in a single, clear report
Ability to operate lab equipment safely and perform required tasks and basic troubleshooting

Preferred Qualifications

Experience mentoring or assisting failure analysis technicians during yield investigations
Familiarity with uM3 – Micromate, Merlin/Raptor tester platforms, emission tools, MPI probe stations, and nanoprobe tools
Experience maintaining technical knowledge of device structure and function for current and future parts
Demonstrated participation in continuous improvement initiatives or cross-functional projects
Willingness to suggest and support implementation of process or department improvements

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.

Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers

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Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.

Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.

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