RAM RDA Process Engineer

3000 Micron Idaho Semiconductor Manufacturing (Triton) LLC; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Boise, Idaho, is seeking an RDA HVM Process Engineer to improve defect visibility and drive process improvements using advanced defect detection, data analysis, and engineering problem solving.

You will partner with global HVM manufacturing teams, apply inspection strategies, and qualify tools while contributing to high-volume manufacturing performance and yield.

Qualifications

• Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or related engineering field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret process and defect data.
• Effective verbal and written English communication and cross-team collaboration.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze process flows and inline defect data to identify anomalies.
• Drive continuous improvement through defect reduction, process optimization, and data-driven decision making.
• Investigate process anomalies, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop inspection strategies, methodologies, and monitoring approaches to improve early defect detection.
• Partner with global HVM manufacturing teams to establish best-known methods and maintain cross-site alignment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

English communication

Collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or related engineering field

Tools

Python scripting

Automation tools

Data science methods

AI-assisted analytics

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. We’re part of a global manufacturing organization focused on accelerating learning cycles, improving yield, and preventing defect-related excursions in high-volume manufacturing (HVM). Our Realtime Defect Analysis (RDA) team partners closely with manufacturing sites, process integration, process development, data science, and yield engineering teams to improve defect visibility and drive continuous process improvements across the network. As an RDA HVM Process Engineer, you will use advanced defect detection tools, data analysis, and engineering problem-solving techniques to identify process issues and improve manufacturing performance. This role offers the opportunity to influence global operations, collaborate with international teams, and develop innovative approaches for detecting and resolving defect-related challenges.

Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future.

Benefits

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Analyze process flows and inline defect data to identify anomalies and support tool qualification and containment actions
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through defect reduction, process optimization, and data-driven decision making
• Investigate process anomalies, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions
• Develop and apply inspection strategies, methodologies, and monitoring approaches to improve early defect detection
• Partner with global HVM manufacturing teams to establish best-known methods and maintain cross-site alignment

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or a related engineering field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret process and defect data
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills
• Ability to collaborate across technical teams and contribute in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data analysis, scripting, programming, automation, or data science methodologies
• Demonstrated interest in investigating process anomalies, root cause analysis, and process improvement
• Experience with metrology, defect inspection, or Realtime Defect Analysis (RDA) processes
• Proven ability to balance flexibility and persistence while driving technical solutions and operational improvements
• Experience using AI-assisted analytics to enhance data interpretation, anomaly detection, and yield improvement initiatives

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.

To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers

Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.

Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.