Continuous Improvement Engineer (PCVD)

Micron Technology; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive quality performance in the PCVD area. You will own area-level quality execution, partner with engineering, operations and technicians, and lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.

This role emphasizes data‑driven decisions, dashboards, SPC/FDC analytics, audits, and building a strong quality culture across the fab.

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.

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.

Skills

Quality concepts

Root cause analysis

Problem-solving methods

Data analysis

Cross-functional influence

Audit readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

SPC

FDC

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.

We’re a high-impact manufacturing team focused on advancing PCVD process performance through disciplined quality practices and continuous improvement. Our Fab 4 environment is fast-paced, highly collaborative, and grounded in data‑driven decision making. We take pride in building a strong quality culture where every team member contributes to operational excellence!

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. You will ensure timely and accurate documentation for quality events including lessons learned and corrective actions, drive root cause analysis and lead excursion follow‑up through G8D process to track actions to completion. Advocating for high‑quality standards for the PCVD area, you will serve on the fab quality committee, drive a quality culture and partner with stakeholders to ensure quality policies, training expectations and system changes are embedded in the team.

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Materials Science, or related technical field
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in semiconductor manufacturing or high‑volume production environments required
• 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

Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. Micron offers 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.