Principal RDA Process Engineer

Micron Technology, Inc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Principal RDA Process Engineer to safeguard production lines by identifying early signals of drift and defects. This hands-on, fast-paced role collaborates across global teams to accelerate learning and ensure high-quality manufacturing.

You will analyze inline defect signals, drive data-driven improvements, and work with advanced inspection strategies to detect issues earlier and strengthen process control on 300mm fabs.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree with 3+ years in semiconductor manufacturing, RDA, or metrology in a 300mm fab.
• Experience with data analytics, scripting, or programming for process optimization is required.
• Ability to manage complex quality programs and collaborate across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze inline defect signals, process flows, and tool behavior to detect anomalies
• Quarantine and escalate out-of-control process tools
• Drive continuous improvement through data-driven problem solving
• Implement and refine inspection strategies for earlier defect detection
• Partner with global teams to align methods and share best practices
• Work with new inspection tools and strategies to drive earlier detection and identify sources

Skills

Data analytics

Scripting

Programming for process optimization

Global collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or PhD in EE/ Chemical Eng / Materials Science

Job description

Req ID: JR96684 Principal RDA Process Engineer

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. We use cutting‑edge inspection technologies and deep data analytics to protect the health of our manufacturing lines. We collaborate globally, share breakthroughs across sites, and constantly refine how we detect, respond to, and prevent defects. If you love solving puzzles and driving improvement, you’ll feel right at home with us!

As a Realtime Defect Analysis (RDA) HVM Process Engineer, you will play a critical role in safeguarding our production lines by identifying early signals of process drift and defects. This role is hands‑on, fast‑paced, and highly collaborative—your work directly accelerates cycles of learning and helps ensure stable, high‑quality manufacturing across global sites.

Responsibilities

• Analyze inline defect signals, process flows, and tool behavior to detect anomalies
• Quarantine and escalate out‑of‑control process tools
• Drive continuous improvement through data‑driven problem solving
• Implement and refine inspection strategies to enable earlier defect detection
• Partner with global teams to align methods and share best practice
• Work with new inspection tools and strategies to drive towards earlier detection of problems and identify the sources.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree + 3 years semiconductor manufacturing, RDA, or metrology experience in a 300mm fab
• Experience using data analytics, scripting, or programming for process optimization
• Ability to manage complex quality programs and collaborate across global teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree + 1 year, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science
• Experience with advanced metrology and defect detection methodologies
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills
• Experience with root‑cause analysis, data manipulation, and correlation techniques

Job Profile(s)

• Semiconductor Process Engineer 5
• Relocation Level: TBD

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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 Benefits | Micron Technology, Inc

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