PFA Engineer

micron; Marigot; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking an engineer to perform electrical and physical failure analysis in a fast-paced FA lab in France. You will apply advanced FA tools, analyze data with Bash and Python, and collaborate with process owners and product teams to drive improvements and ensure safety standards.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement of FA workflows, automation opportunities, data analytics, and AI-enabled solutions to accelerate investigations and improve decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering is required.
• Strong analytical, logical, and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communicator with ability to collaborate across levels.
• Growth mindset with passion for continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and physical failure analysis for device anomalies and qualification failures.
• Apply FA tools including FIB/EDX, SEM, Ion Milling, CSAM, 2D/3D X-ray, and bench testers.
• Analyze test data using Bash and Python in a Unix environment.
• Collaborate with process owners and Product teams to drive improvement actions.
• Develop and implement new FA techniques to reduce turnaround time and improve accuracy.
• Maintain lab safety and +6S standards; prepare detailed FA reports.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Collaboration

Growth mindset

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Bash

Python

Unix

Job description

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

Join an inclusive team passionate about one thing: using their expertise in the relentless pursuit of innovation for customers and partners. The solutions we build help make everything from virtual reality experiences to breakthroughs in neural networks possible. We do it all while committing to integrity, sustainability, and giving back to our communities. Because doing so can fuel the very innovation we are pursuing.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and physical failure analysis for device anomalies, customer returns, and qualification failures.
• Apply advanced FA tools including FIB/EDX, SEM, Ion Millers, CSAM, 2D/3D X-ray, Emmi systems, micro-prober and bench tester.
• Analyze test data failures using Bash/Python scripting in a Unix environment.
• Analyze electrical signatures and physical defects to resolve failure mechanisms.
• Collaborate with process owners and Product teams to drive improvement actions.
• Develop and implement new FA techniques to reduce turnaround time and enhance accuracy.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and embrace standards for FA workflows.
• Ensure strict consistency to lab safety protocols and chemical handling guidelines.
• Maintain +6S standards in the FA lab.
• Prepare detailed FA reports and maintain accurate records for traceability.
• Present findings to requestors, MRB and multi-functional teams.
• Provide guidance to FA technicians and lead workload distribution.
• Work closely with vendors for tool upgrades and capability improvements.
• Utilize AI-enabled tools and digital solutions to accelerate failure analysis investigations, improve problem-solving efficiency, and enhance decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to apply automation, data analytics, and AI technologies to optimize FA workflows, reduce turnaround time, and improve operational effectiveness.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering is required
• Strong analytical, logical and critical thinking skills
• Effective communicator, able to collaborate across all levels
• Growth mindset with a passion for continuous learning
• Internship or experience in the semiconductor industry is a plus
• Interest in and knowledge of the semiconductor industry and Micron is preferred
• Ability to apply baseline digital fluency and role-appropriate Al literacy to use Al-enabled tools responsibly and effectively for research, analysis, content creation, problem-solving, operational tasks, and achieving business outcomes.

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

About Micron Technology, Inc.

We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all. With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications that unleash opportunities — from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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.