Process Technician (SEM Lab)

Micron Technology, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Robust paid time-off program

Paid family leave

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Yield Enhancement Failure Analysis Shift Technician in Boise, Idaho. This role involves performing Electrical and Physical Failure Analysis investigations for defect issues. Candidates should possess an Associates degree in Electronics and have 3-5 years of relevant industry experience.

The position requires flexibility for 12-hour shifts and hands-on experience with laboratory equipment. Micron offers a comprehensive benefits package to support employee health and well-being.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work 12-hour shifts and move between shifts as needed.
• 3-5 years of industry experience or equivalent military training.
• Hands-on experience in laboratory environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial data analysis on new issues and conduct failure analysis.
• Operate all lab equipment in compliance with safety guidelines.
• Support company objectives and suggest new ideas.

Skills

Laboratory equipment operation

Failure analysis

Troubleshooting skills

Data analysis

Education

Associates degree in Electronics or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in physical science (preferred)

Tools

SEM

FIB

TEM

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.

Job Summary

Micron Yield Enhancement Failure Analysis Shift Technician that performs Electrical and Physical Failure Analysis (EFA/PFA) investigative work for defect issues identified by YE and Fab customers. Monitors recently probed material and categorizes dead die into known defect issue categories and investigates new or unknown defect issues. This position requires a strong sense of responsibility and enthusiasm, reflecting Micron’s core values: People, Innovation, Tenacity, Collaboration, and Customer Focus.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial data analysis on new issues, conducts failure analysis, documents findings, and summarizes investigation results—including potential root cause—into a single report for stakeholders.
• Efficiently operates all lab equipment in compliance with safety guidelines, with a strong understanding of equipment functionality and ability to perform basic troubleshooting.
• Supports Company and Department Objectives
• Works to support company and department objectives and vision plans
• Open to suggesting new ideas and participates in projects and teams in support of department and company objectives

Minimum Requirements

• Associates degree in Electronics, AC/DC Electronics Technology or equivalent
• Flexibility to work 12-hour shifts (3 on/4 off and 4 on/3 off) and be willing to move to different shifts and work overtime to support business operations.
• The ability to always wear lab-specific clean room garments (100%) to prevent human contamination of products, and occasionally wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), such as a chemical apron and face shield (approximately 1% of the time).
• 3-5 years of industry experience; or equivalent military training and experience
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience identifying performance gaps and implementing strategic improvements, with hands‑on experience in laboratory environments.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in physical science
• 5+ years of industry experience; or equivalent military training and experience
• 5+ year experience identifying performance gaps and implementing strategic improvements.
• Hands‑on experience operating and troubleshooting SEM, Dual Beam FIB, TEM, and deprocessing equipment within a semiconductor manufacturing or analysis environment.

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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