Product Quality Assurance (PQA) Engineer

Micron Technology, Inc.; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Manassas, VA is seeking a Product Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure new products meet quality standards before volume manufacturing.

You will lead failure analyses, reliability risk assessments, and corrective actions across product qualification. This role emphasizes data-driven methods, 8D and FMEA, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and robust product dispositions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or advanced certification in a related technical field, OR equivalent technical military experience, OR an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience.
• Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Experience with product electrical testing and fault isolation.
• Experience with EFA and/or PFA methods.
• Skill in statistical data analysis and data mining.
• Working knowledge of structured problem-solving methods, including 8D and FMEA.

Responsibilities

• Ensure new products meet quality standards and have accurate risk assessments and quality systems before volume manufacturing.
• Drive timely response, resolution, and continuous improvement of Product Qualification failures using 8D and FMEA.
• Perform electrical failure analysis (EFA) and physical failure analysis (PFA) to find root causes and drive corrective actions.
• Use statistical data analysis and data mining to develop robust product disposition techniques.
• Define electrical signatures at scale and investigate electrical parameter shifts.
• Interpret reliability data and deliver accurate reliability risk assessments.
• Lead key deliverables and improvement programs that advance internal quality metrics.

Skills

Electrical testing

Fault isolation

EFA / PFA

Statistical analysis

Data mining

8D / FMEA

Structured problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or advanced certification in a related technical field

Electrical Engineering preferred

Equivalent mix of education/experience

Equivalent technical military experience

Job description

Opportunity Summary

At Micron, we build memory and storage solutions that power the technologies changing how the world works, learns, and connects. We're looking for passionate people to join us and help grow and innovate in the semiconductor industry.

Product Quality Assurance (PQA) drives continuous improvement in the quality of the products we deliver. As a PQA Engineer, you'll make sure new products meet quality standards before volume manufacturing. You'll also lead failure analysis, reliability risk assessment, and corrective action across product qualification. (Disclaimer) While you may not exhibit all of the characteristics/skills listed below today, we are highly interested in a team member who is anxious to grow in both technical breadth and depth. If you are open to learning from and being a valued member of a team of top-tier engineers, we are eager to help build on your existing foundation and expand your individual and collaborative skills in this exciting and unique opportunity.

What’s Encouraged Daily

• Make sure new products meet quality standards and have accurate risk assessments and quality systems in place before volume manufacturing.
• Drive timely response, resolution, and continuous improvement of Product Qualification failures using 8D and FMEA.
• Perform electrical failure analysis (EFA) and physical failure analysis (PFA) to find root causes and drive corrective actions.
• Use statistical data analysis and data mining to develop robust product disposition techniques.
• Define electrical signatures at scale and investigate electrical parameter shifts.
• Interpret reliability data and deliver accurate reliability risk assessments.
• Lead key deliverables and improvement programs that advance internal quality metrics.

How To Qualify

• Shown through education, internships, research, military, manufacturing, or professional experience.
• Bachelor's degree or advanced certification in a related technical field, OR equivalent technical military experience, OR an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience.
• Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Experience with product electrical testing and fault isolation.
• Experience with EFA and/or PFA methods.
• Skill in statistical data analysis and data mining.
• Working knowledge of structured problem-solving methods, including 8D and FMEA.

What Sets You Apart

• Understanding of intrinsic reliability failure models (TDDB, EM, CHC, NBTI).
• Understanding of extrinsic reliability failure modes, including infant mortality (ICF) and extended (HTOL) testing.
• Experience with product qualification and quality systems for new product introduction in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Experience leading quality improvement programs tied to internal quality metrics.
• Experience and/or interest in developing Agentic AI workflows into current or future processes.

Our team vision is a continuing desire to develop your skills working in an inclusive, diverse environment of multicultural Teams across worldwide geographies! Enabling the creative career path you deserve with a collaborative environment and groundbreaking technology while rapidly growing your abilities.

US Base Salary

$85,000.00 - $216,000.00 a year. Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base pay for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

Micron Benefits

• 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.
• Benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave.
• 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.

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