Process Quality Engineer/Sr. Process Quality Engineer

Micron Technology; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Paid family leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Micron Technology in Boise, Idaho is looking for a Process Quality Engineer to lead contamination control efforts in semiconductor manufacturing. You’ll analyze data, assess risks, and implement solutions to enhance yield and product quality.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Materials Science or related fields and has 4–8 years of experience in semiconductor processes. Responsibilities include evaluating contamination risks, managing material integration, and collaborating with global teams.

Micron provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and paid family leave.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing or process engineering.
• Experience with cleanroom contamination control and monitoring.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor process areas and analytical methods.

Responsibilities

• Analyze contamination data to identify trends and resolve anomalies.
• Lead initiatives to improve yield and product quality.
• Manage new materials integration processes across teams.

Skills

Contamination control

Data analysis

AI-enabled methods

Risk assessment

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Analytical instrumentation

Job description

Process Quality Engineer – Boise, Idaho

Position Overview

As a Process Quality Engineer, you will lead efforts in contamination control, new materials integration and FOUP environment control, analyzing data, assessing risks and implementing solutions to protect yield and product quality.

Responsibilities

• Analyze contamination data across process flows to identify trends, detect anomalies, and resolve out-of-control conditions
• Apply data-driven and AI-enabled methods to develop, automate, and track risk-based solutions
• Lead contamination control initiatives to improve yield, product quality, and process stability
• Evaluate contamination risks and define tool-sharing protocols between technology development and manufacturing teams
• Manage new materials integration (NMI) processes in partnership with process development, integration, and manufacturing teams
• Conduct risk assessments across multiple technologies (e.g., DRAM, advanced DRAM, advanced packaging) and implement mitigation strategies
• Develop and implement FOUP Environment Control (FEC) setups to support contamination control readiness
• Partner with global teams and represent PQE in cross-site forums to align on standards and drive consistency
• Identify and lead continuous improvement opportunities to enhance operations and deliver measurable impact

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field
• 4–8 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing or process engineering
• Experience with cleanroom contamination control, including AMC/AMS monitoring, testing methods, and facility systems
• Strong understanding of analytical instrumentation, including accuracy, precision, detection limits, and system limitations
• Knowledge of semiconductor process areas such as etch, films, photolithography, wet processes, and CMP
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-functional projects and influence partners across teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume manufacturing (HVM) within contamination control, process development, or process integration teams
• Experience supporting or enabling new materials integration (NMI) workflows
• Experience applying or developing AI-driven solutions in manufacturing or engineering environments
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Effective communication skills with experience collaborating across global teams

Benefits

Micron offers medical, dental, and vision plans; income protection; paid family leave; paid time‑off and holidays; other benefit programs.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Micron is an equal‑opportunity workplace and 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.