Senior Electrical Failure Analysis Engineer - Storage Systems

1000 Micron Technology, Inc.; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 96,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid family leave

Robust paid time-off program

Job summary

1000 Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer – SSD Failure Analysis to lead formal failure analysis efforts on customer-returned SSDs. This role involves conducting detailed electrical diagnostics, collaborating with design teams, and mentoring early-career engineers.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in a related field and hands-on experience with debugging tools. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $96,000 – $203,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in product, system, validation, or quality engineering.
• Hands-on experience with electrical debugging tools.
• Strong expertise in electrical failure analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth electrical diagnostics on SSDs.
• Collaborate with design and firmware teams to replicate anomalies.
• Generate and communicate comprehensive failure analysis reports.

Skills

Electrical debugging tools

Signal integrity

Analytical problem-solving

Education

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

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Multimeters

Job description

Position Overview

Micron’s QRA RMA team is dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of SSD product reliability and performance. 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. 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.

Compensation

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $96,000.00 – $203,000.00 a year. Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target base pay for new hires across all US locations. Individual pay is determined by work location and other job‑related factors.

Benefits

• Choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations.
• Income protection if unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Paid family leave.
• Robust paid time‑off program and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.