Realtime Defect Analysis Process Engineer – Semiconductor

Micron Technology, Inc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Principal RDA Process Engineer to safeguard production lines by identifying early signals of drift and defects. This hands-on, fast-paced role collaborates across global teams to accelerate learning and ensure high-quality manufacturing.

You will analyze inline defect signals, drive data-driven improvements, and work with advanced inspection strategies to detect issues earlier and strengthen process control on 300mm fabs.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree with 3+ years in semiconductor manufacturing, RDA, or metrology in a 300mm fab.
• Experience with data analytics, scripting, or programming for process optimization is required.
• Ability to manage complex quality programs and collaborate across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze inline defect signals, process flows, and tool behavior to detect anomalies
• Quarantine and escalate out-of-control process tools
• Drive continuous improvement through data-driven problem solving
• Implement and refine inspection strategies for earlier defect detection
• Partner with global teams to align methods and share best practices
• Work with new inspection tools and strategies to drive earlier detection and identify sources

Skills

Data analytics

Scripting

Programming for process optimization

Global collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or PhD in EE/ Chemical Eng / Materials Science

Job description

Micron Technology, Inc. in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Principal RDA Process Engineer to safeguard production lines by identifying early signals of drift and defects. This hands-on, fast-paced role collaborates across global teams to accelerate learning and ensure high-quality manufacturing.

You will analyze inline defect signals, drive data-driven improvements, and work with advanced inspection strategies to detect issues earlier and strengthen process control on 300mm fabs.