Principal RDA Process Engineer

Micron; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology in Idaho is seeking a Principal Realtime Defect Analysis (RDA) HVM Process Engineer to lead defect reduction across high-volume manufacturing. You will influence inspection roadmaps, develop detection approaches, and partner with global stakeholders to improve process capability.

The role emphasizes data-driven problem solving, root cause investigations, and mentoring engineers, with opportunities to drive technology transfer and prevent excursions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with 8+ years in semiconductor manufacturing or defect analysis.
• Experience leading defect reduction, yield improvement, or process control initiatives in a 300mm high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong expertise in statistical analysis, data analytics, scripting, programming, or automation tools for process optimization and decision making.
• Proven ability to influence technical direction and drive alignment across cross-functional and global manufacturing organizations.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with experience presenting to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead defect reduction initiatives through analysis of inline defect signals, process flows, and equipment performance across manufacturing sites.
• Develop and implement advanced inspection strategies, methodologies, and controls to improve defect visibility and prevent process excursions.
• Drive root cause investigations for complex defect and yield challenges while influencing corrective actions across cross‑functional teams.
• Partner with global manufacturing, process integration, yield, and development organizations to align best known methods and RDA strategy.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership in data‑driven problem solving, defect characterization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data analytics

Scripting

Programming

Automation tools

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field

Master’s degree in related field

PhD in related field

Tools

Defect inspection platforms

Metrology platforms

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 are a team that thrives on uncovering the unseen. Using advanced inspection technologies, data analytics, and innovative defect detection methodologies, we protect the health of our manufacturing lines and enable world‑class yield performance. We collaborate across global sites to share knowledge, develop best known methods, and accelerate learning through data‑driven decision making. If you enjoy solving complex manufacturing challenges and influencing improvement at scale, we invite you to join us.

As a Principal Realtime Defect Analysis (RDA) HVM Process Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader responsible for driving defect reduction strategies across high‑volume manufacturing. You will influence inspection roadmaps, develop innovative approaches for defect detection and excursion prevention, and partner with global stakeholders to improve process capability and manufacturing performance.

Your expertise will help shape RDA strategy, accelerate technology transfer, and enable proactive identification of critical process issues before they impact production.

Responsibilities:

• Lead defect reduction initiatives through analysis of inline defect signals, process flows, and equipment performance across manufacturing sites
• Develop and implement advanced inspection strategies, methodologies, and controls to improve defect visibility and prevent process excursions
• Drive root cause investigations for complex defect and yield challenges while influencing corrective actions across cross‑functional teams
• Partner with global manufacturing, process integration, yield, and development organizations to align best known methods and RDA strategy
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership in data‑driven problem solving, defect characterization, and continuous improvement initiatives

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related technical field and 8+ years of semiconductor manufacturing, defect analysis, metrology, or process engineering experience
• Demonstrated experience leading complex defect reduction, yield improvement, or process control initiatives in a 300mm high‑volume manufacturing environment
• Strong expertise in statistical analysis, data analytics, scripting, programming, or automation tools used for process optimization and decision making
• Proven ability to influence technical direction and drive alignment across cross‑functional and global manufacturing organizations
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills with experience presenting technical recommendations to senior leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience or PhD with 4+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field
• Experience with advanced defect inspection, metrology platforms, defect source characterization, and excursion management methodologies
• Demonstrated success developing new monitoring strategies, best known methods, or technology transfer plans across multiple manufacturing sites
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams or serving as a recognized technical expert in semiconductor process engineering
• Experience using AI‑assisted analytics to enhance data interpretation, anomaly detection, and yield improvement initiatives

Micron 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

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.