Product Quality Assurance (PQA) Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Equity

Paid time off

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking a Product Quality Assurance (PQA) Engineer in Manassas, VA to drive product qualification and quality systems before volume manufacturing. You will lead failure analysis, reliability risk assessments, and corrective actions across qualification stages.

The role emphasizes data analysis, 8D/FMEA problem solving, and EFA/PFA methods to identify root causes and implement improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or advanced certification in a related technical field, OR equivalent technical military experience.
• 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 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.

Skills

Product electrical testing and fault:

EFA / PFA methods

Statistical data analysis & dataMining

8D and FMEA

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (Electrical Engineering preferred)

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.

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

(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.

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:

$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.

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