Process Technician (SEM Lab)

Micron Technology; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Robust paid time-off program

Paid family leave

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking a Yield Enhancement Failure Analysis Shift Technician to conduct vital investigative work for defect issues. This role involves performing data analysis, conducting failure analysis, and summarizing findings for stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have an associate's degree in electronics and 3-5 years of industry experience, with a focus on clean room protocols and equipment troubleshooting. Micron offers a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of industry experience or equivalent military training.
• Hands-on experience in laboratory environments.
• Ability to wear clean room garments and PPE.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical Failure Analysis

Data Analysis

Equipment Troubleshooting

Laboratory Environment Experience

Clean Room Protocols

Education

Associates degree in Electronics

Bachelor’s degree in physical science

Tools

SEM

Dual Beam FIB

TEM

Job description

Micron Yield Enhancement Failure Analysis Shift Technician

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.

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.

EEO Statement

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.