HVM ME Shift Process Engineer

Micron Technology; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology in Boise, ID seeks a High-Volume Manufacturing Shift Process Engineer to drive operational excellence, improve yield, and increase output on a rotating 3-4 day-off schedule. You will collaborate across equipment engineering, shift ops, and process owners to resolve issues and implement continuous improvements.

The role requires a degree in engineering or related fields, 2+ years in semiconductor processing, and proficiency with Python, MATLAB, DOE, SPC, and data tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in a related engineering field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of semiconductor process engineering experience.
• Comfort in a 12-hour cleanroom shift, day/night rotation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize processes to improve yield and efficiency.
• Analyze process performance using SPC, DOE, and other methods.
• Lead issue resolution on processes, tools, defects, and output.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, checklists, and training materials.
• Apply AI-enabled analytics and data visualization for improvements.

Skills

Python

Java

MATLAB

Tableau

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering/Physical Sciences

Tools

DOE

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. At Micron in Boise, ID, we are investing $15 billion in semiconductor manufacturing, a historic initiative. As a global leader in memory and storage innovation, we drive information into intelligence that encourages the world to learn, communicate, and progress faster than before. We are looking for hardworking individuals to join our expansion team and contribute to growth and innovation in the semiconductor industry. As a High-Volume Manufacturing Shift Process Engineer, you will be a part of a world-class team supporting our critical high-volume manufacturing ramp. In this role you will drive operational excellence, maintain process stability, improve yield, and increase manufacturing output. Collaborating with equipment engineers, shift operations teams, process owners to quickly resolve issues, you will also help implement continuous improvements and ensure manufacturing goals are met safely and efficiently. This is a shift position rotating 3-4 days off a week.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize manufacturing processes to improve yield, quality, efficiency, and overall equipment efficiency while supporting area benchmarks and wafer output goals.
• Analyze process performance using Statistical Process Control (SPC), Fault Detection and Classification (FDC), Design of Experiments (DOE), and other engineering methodologies to identify trends, resolve excursions, and drive detailed problem solving.
• Lead issue resolution activities by identifying, escalating, and addressing processes, tools, defects, yield, and output-related concerns in a timely manner.
• Develop, update, and maintain operational procedures, assessor checklists, documentation, and training materials to support standardized execution and compliance.
• Apply AI-enabled analytics tools, data visualization platforms, and engineering software to identify process improvement opportunities and support data-driven decision-making.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related engineering field or equivalent experience.
• More than 2 years' experience as a semiconductor process engineer.
• Must be flexible to work in a cleanroom environment on 12-hour shifts, rotating 3-4 workdays per week and day to night every four months.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), Building of Experiments (DOE), and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Proficiency with one or more programming, scripting, analytics, or visualization tools such as Python, Java, MATLAB, Tableau, or Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience analyzing complex manufacturing or engineering data and making process-related decisions based on technical findings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data collection systems, data warehousing, data cleansing and querying.
• Hands-on experience applying data analytics techniques to support engineering, manufacturing, or operational improvements.
• Working knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes, processing equipment, and supporting systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple functional teams.
• Experience employing AI-assisted tools and technologies to increase efficiency, data analysis, reporting, or operational outcomes or interest in developing Agentic AI workflows into current or future processes.

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.

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.

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