Intern - YE Physical Failure Analysis Engineer

Micron Technology, Inc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc seeks an YE Engineering Intern for Summer 2026 in Boise, ID. You will explore physical failure analysis of DRAM/NAND devices, perform delayering, and use FIB/STEM/SEM tools to generate insights for yield improvement.

You will learn device operation and failure modes, develop critical problem-solving skills, and work with advanced equipment in a cutting-edge fab environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a 4-year program and available summer 2026.
• Majoring in Electrical/Electronics or related field with strong lab skills.
• Experience or interest in failure analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of electrical testing and physical failure analysis on memory devices.
• Delayering devices using wet and dry techniques.
• Operate FIB and STEM/TEM for cross-section analysis and SEM for top-down analysis.
• Generate images for inline process improvement and learn failure mechanisms.

Skills

Analytical skills

Laboratory work

Electrical engineering concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/ Electronics/ Materials Science/ Physics/ Chemistry/ Chemical Eng

First year to Junior level coursework or graduating by Spring 2027

Tools

FIB (Focused Ion Beam)

STEM/TEM analysis

Job description

YE-Physical Failure Analysis Engineering Intern-Summer 2026

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.

As a Technology Development Yield Enhancement (YE) Engineering Intern at Micron Technology, you will be exposed to the field of Physical Failure Analysis (PFA). The goal of this internship is to gain experience in all facets of the type of work that is done in YE and to accelerate the cycles of learning in Micron's state of the art Fabs. We need engineers who enjoy problem solving and are willing to seek out innovative ways to confirm physical failures and improve yield. Are you up for the challenge?

We will assign you a project to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The work you're doing will influence and improve how we are able to do failure analysis. At the end of the period, we want you to have a deep understanding of the processes, device operation, and problem-solving strategies used in today's semiconductor yield department. We will enable this with groundbreaking techniques, using next generation equipment, and have the chance to create a difference, today!

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of electrical testing and physical failure analysis on DRAM, NAND, or Emerging memory devices.
• Delayering failing devices using a variety of wet and dry techniques.
• Focused Ion Beam and STEM/TEM usage for cross section analysis and SEM operation for top-down analysis.
• Generate slice and view images for inline process improvement feedback.
• Recognize, identify, and raise awareness of new failure mechanisms with the motivation of "who needs to know this now!"
• AI proficiency or AI-enabled (Using AI, Applying AI, Leveraging AI) ways of working where applicable within YE.

Minimum Qualifications

• First year to Junior level course work for a 4-year program or graduating level class work by spring semester 2027
• Majoring in one of the following bachelor's degrees: Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• An understanding of working in a laboratory with good analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interests in applying PFA to software development.
• Basic understanding of computer program architecture and coding.
• Proactive and passionate about learning (training and coursework).
• Highly motivated, with a strong work ethic, and can work independently.

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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