Lead Principal QA Engineer — Semiconductor Reliability

3000 Micron Idaho Semiconductor Manufacturing (Triton) LLC; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology in Boise, ID seeks a Senior Product Quality and Reliability Engineer to lead advanced investigations and drive quality improvements across wafer production and yield. You will guide failure analyses, design robust monitoring, and mentor teams across manufacturing and engineering.

The role requires deep semiconductor knowledge, 10+ years of experience in related fields, and a proven track record in delivering measurable reliability enhancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field
• 10+ years of semiconductor engineering experience in product quality, reliability, or related areas
• Experience with DRAM, NAND, or other advanced memory technologies
• Deep understanding of semiconductor device behavior, manufacturing, testing, and quality/reliability principles
• Experience leading complex investigations with measurable yield/quality improvements
• Master's or PhD in related technical field (preferred)
• Experience leading product qualification, silicon bring-up, and reliability assessments
• Strong communication and collaboration with engineers, customers, and leaders
• Proven innovation via patents, publications, or presentations
• Ability to influence multi-functional teams in a global environment
• Experience applying statistical analysis and data visualization to large datasets
• Experience using AI-enabled tools for analysis and knowledge management
• Experience shaping technical roadmaps

Responsibilities

• Lead complex investigations involving yield excursions, product deviations, and quality issues, driving root cause identification, containment actions, and sustainable corrective solutions
• Define product quality and reliability monitoring strategies and use data-driven insights to improve product performance and customer outcomes
• Direct advanced failure analysis and silicon debug activities by integrating design, test, process, manufacturing, reliability, and product data
• Assess technical risks associated with product deviations, qualifications, manufacturing changes, and customer returns, providing clear recommendations to team members and leadership
• Develop and lead qualification strategies for new products, technology nodes, and manufacturing process changes
• Identify emerging quality and reliability risks and influence product, process, and technology improvements across development and manufacturing organizations
• Establish and improve quality methodologies, analytics frameworks, and technical standards that strengthen organizational capability and accelerate learning cycles
• Lead global, multi-functional initiatives that balance quality, reliability, manufacturability, cost, schedule, and customer requirements
• Mentor engineers and strengthen technical capabilities through coaching, technical reviews, forums, and knowledge-sharing activities
• Represent the organization in internal and external technical communities and contribute to innovation through patents, publications, presentations, or other recognized technical achievements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related technical field

10+ years of semiconductor engineering experience in product engineering, product quality, test, yield enhancement, reliability, technology development, design engineering, or related field

Experience with DRAM, NAND, or other advanced semiconductor memory technologies

Deep understanding of semiconductor device behavior, manufacturing processes, product testing methodologies, and quality or reliability principles

Experience leading complex technical investigations and delivering measurable improvements in yield, quality, reliability, cycle time, or customer experience

Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field

Experience leading product qualification, silicon bring-up, yield learning, reliability assessments, customer issue resolution, or production ramp activities

Strong communication and presentation skills with experience engaging engineers, customers, executive leaders, and technical collaborators

Demonstrated record of innovation through patents, invention disclosures, technical publications, conference presentations, or equivalent technical contributions

Demonstrated ability to lead and influence multi-functional teams in a global environment without direct reporting authority

Experience applying statistical analysis, experimental design, data visualization, and structured problem-solving methods to large-scale engineering data

Experience using AI-enabled tools to support technical analysis, decision-making, knowledge management, and communication

Experience developing technical strategies that influence product, technology, or manufacturing roadmaps

Job description

Micron Technology in Boise, ID seeks a Senior Product Quality and Reliability Engineer to lead advanced investigations and drive quality improvements across wafer production and yield. You will guide failure analyses, design robust monitoring, and mentor teams across manufacturing and engineering.

The role requires deep semiconductor knowledge, 10+ years of experience in related fields, and a proven track record in delivering measurable reliability enhancements.