Semiconductor Inspection Applications Engineer

Micron Technology; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology in Boise, Idaho is seeking an RDA Applications Engineer to own inspection equipment strategies and collaborate with RAM Equipment Sustaining Team to improve tool efficiency. You will develop inspection recipes, work with vendors, and drive data-driven decisions to protect yield.

You will lead projects, analyze data, and coordinate cross-functional efforts with process and test teams to enable rapid learning and smooth transitions in Technology Development and manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering or Physics.
• Knowledge of semiconductor equipment and fabrication processes.
• Experience analyzing data to support data-driven decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of organization, attention to detail, and proactive problem solving.
• Experience with semiconductor inspection or metrology equipment (preferred).
• Hands-on recipe writing experience with optical, eBeam, or review systems (preferred).
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing or global fab environments (preferred).
• Prior equipment ownership or vendor engagement experience (preferred).
• Proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team (preferred).
• Experience using AI to improve efficiency (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain inspection recipes to find Defects of Interest (DOI), close defect gaps, and improve automation
• Partner with module owners to ensure recipe quality and resolve issues
• Lead projects to improve inspection efficiency, sampling strategies, and new techniques
• Coordinate vendor applications engineering work
• Serve as a technical liaison between Micron engineering teams and equipment suppliers
• Collaborate with RAM (RDA and Metrology) Equipment Sustaining Team to track tool maintenance, SPC charts, and monitor vendor support

Skills

Semiconductor equipment knowledge

Data analysis

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physics

Job description

Micron Technology in Boise, Idaho is seeking an RDA Applications Engineer to own inspection equipment strategies and collaborate with RAM Equipment Sustaining Team to improve tool efficiency. You will develop inspection recipes, work with vendors, and drive data-driven decisions to protect yield.

You will lead projects, analyze data, and coordinate cross-functional efforts with process and test teams to enable rapid learning and smooth transitions in Technology Development and manufacturing.