Senior Electrical Failure Analysis Engineer - Storage Systems

Micron Technology, Inc; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking a Senior Electrical Failure Analysis Engineer in Longmont, Colorado. This role involves leading failure analysis efforts on customer-returned SSDs and managing critical RMA cases. You will generate reports and collaborate with various teams to ensure product reliability and performance.

Candidates should have a Master’s degree in a related field, along with hands-on experience in electrical debugging tools and a strong understanding of failure mechanisms in SSD/NAND systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in product, system, validation, or quality engineering.
• Hands-on experience with electrical debugging tools and hardware repair.
• Strong expertise in electrical failure analysis at board and component level.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth electrical diagnostics using advanced tools.
• Collaborate with design and validation teams to resolve electrical anomalies.
• Generate comprehensive failure analysis reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical debugging tools

Electrical failure analysis

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Electronics, Computer, Systems Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Power measurement tools

Job description

Senior Electrical Failure Analysis Engineer – Storage Systems

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.

Micron’s QRA RMA team is dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of SSD product reliability and performance. We work closely with engineering, business, and customer-facing teams to analyze returned products, resolve technical issues, and drive continuous improvement.

Position Overview

As a Staff Electrical Engineer – SSD Failure Analysis, you will lead formal failure analysis efforts on customer-returned SSDs, identifying root causes at both the electrical and physical levels. You will manage critical RMA cases, produce detailed reports, and serve as a technical liaison to internal and external collaborators. This role is performed onsite daily in the lab.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth electrical diagnostics using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power measurement tools to isolate component-level failures.
• Collaborate with hardware design, firmware, and validation teams to replicate electrical anomalies and propose corrective actions for future product revisions.
• Perform electrical and mechanical failure analysis on returned SSDs.
• Generate and communicate comprehensive FA reports to internal and external teams.
• Lead customer concerns for RMA cases, ensuring timely resolution and updates.
• Set up and manage debug systems for DOE and error replication.
• Provide technical consultation and support to customer-facing teams.
• Coach and mentor engineers early in their careers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electronics, Computer, Systems Engineering, or a related field, with 3+ years of experience in product, system, validation, or quality engineering.
• Hands‑on experience with electrical debugging tools (oscilloscopes, multimeters, bus analyzers) and hardware repair or rework.
• Strong expertise in electrical failure analysis down to board and component level.
• Deep understanding of signal integrity, power delivery, and component‑level failure mechanisms in high‑speed storage (SSD/NAND systems).
• Ability to interpret schematics and perform board-level analysis, supported by strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the storage industry and customer-facing technical roles.
• Familiarity with PCIe, SATA, and bus tracing tools for system debugging.
• Strong time management and project coordination skills.
• Self‑motivated and dedicated to continuous technical development.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and travel as needed.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.