Continuous Improvement Engineer (PCVD)

3000 Micron Idaho Semiconductor Manufacturing (Triton) LLC; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

3000 Micron Idaho Semiconductor Manufacturing (Triton) LLC seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive area‑level quality execution in the PCVD area. You will own quality metrics, partner with engineering and operations, and act as a primary contact for area‑level quality topics to improve how work gets done in the fab.

Responsibilities include leading defect analysis, audits, and AI‑enabled quality initiatives while mentoring teams and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Materials Science, or related technical field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in semiconductor manufacturing or high‑volume production environments.
• Hands‑on experience with deviation handling, SPC and standards of work, driving root cause analysis and structured problem‑solving methods (e.g., 8D, G8D).
• Experience analyzing data including SPC, FDC, and data‑driven quality tools.
• Ability to effectively influence cross‑functional teams and drive accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality event documentation, root cause analysis, and corrective action closure (QDR, G8D, scrap reduction).
• Use dashboards, SPC, FDC, and alarm data to identify trends and validate improvements.
• Promote strong quality culture through mentoring, training alignment, and reinforcing Manufacturing 12 Disciplines.
• Prepare and support internal, ISO, IATF, and customer audits, including follow‑ups on findings.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts and identify opportunities for AI‑enabled quality and efficiency gains.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Data‑driven decisions

Cross‑functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

The Continuous Improvement Engineer plays a central role in driving quality performance within the PCVD area. This position owns area-level quality execution and partners closely with engineering, operations, and technicians to prevent and resolve deviations. It’s an opportunity to be a primary contact for area-level quality topics, influence daily quality outcomes, improve systems and efficiencies, and strengthen how work gets done across the fab.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality event documentation, root cause analysis, and corrective action closure, including QDR, G8D, and scrap reduction.
• Use dashboards, SPC, FDC, and alarm data to identify trends, reduce repeat issues, and validate improvements.
• Promote strong quality culture through mentoring, training alignment, and reinforcement of Manufacturing 12 Disciplines.
• Prepare and support internal, ISO, IATF, and customer audits, including follow‑ups on findings.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts and identify opportunities for AI‑enabled quality and efficiency gains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Materials Science, or related technical field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in semiconductor manufacturing or high‑volume production environments.
• Hands‑on experience with quality concepts including deviation, SPC and standards of work, driving root cause analysis and structured problem‑solving methods (e.g., 8D, G8D).
• Experience analyzing data including SPC, FDC, and data‑driven quality tools.
• Ability to effectively influence cross‑functional teams and drive accountability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in PCVD or thin film deposition processes.
• Background in quality systems, audits, and compliance frameworks (ISO, IATF).
• Experience improving quality metrics such as defect reduction and excursion management.
• Exposure to TPM practices and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience leveraging AI solutions, LLMs, AI assistants or AI agents to deliver manufacturing quality improvements.

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.