Senior Engineer, Metals Diffusion Process

1000 Micron Technology, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Boise, Idaho seeks a skilled process engineer to develop, optimize, and sustain advanced manufacturing processes across assembly and fabrication lines.

The role focuses on improving quality, reliability, yield, productivity, and cost through rigorous problem‑solving and cross‑functional collaboration. The ideal candidate has a PhD or a relevant bachelor’s/master’s with 3+ years of industry experience, with strong experience in process engineering, SPC/DOE/FMEA, and

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s/Bachelor’s with 3+ years’ experience in process/manufacturing engineering
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing/assembly processes using structured problem solving
• Experience in process improvement, yield improvement, and cost reduction practices
• Strong analytical, communication, documentation, and cross‑functional collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and sustain manufacturing processes to improve quality, yield, and cost
• Identify and resolve process‑related issues using root cause analysis and related methodologies
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, cost reduction, and process stability
• Coordinate evaluations to qualify new processes, tools, and materials for manufacturing
• Support process control and supplier quality activities and audits

Skills

Process engineering

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Structured problem-solving

Data analysis

Education

PhD in Engineering

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related technical discipline with 3+ years experience

Tools

FMEA

SPC

DOE

8D

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and sustain manufacturing and assembly processes to improve quality, reliability, yield, productivity, and cost.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve process‑related issues using root cause analysis, failure analysis, FMEA, 8D, SPC, and related methodologies.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield improvement, cost reduction, process stability, and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate process, equipment, and material evaluations to qualify new processes, tools, and materials for manufacturing and new product introduction.
• Support process control, supplier quality, site‑to‑site portability, and internal/external audit activities.

Basic Qualifications

• PhD in Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline; or Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related technical discipline with 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, equipment engineering, or a related technical role.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing or assembly process issues using structured problem‑solving methods.
• Experience of process improvement, yield improvement, process control, and cost reduction practices.
• Strong analytical, communication, documentation, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor, electronics, assembly, or high‑volume manufacturing environments.
• Experience with SPC, FDC, RMS, APC, FMEA, 8D, DOE, or statistical process control methods.
• Experience supporting new product introduction, process qualification, or process baseline validation.
• Experience with equipment qualification, material evaluation, supplier audits, or supplier quality management.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, automation technologies, or advanced manufacturing systems.

Benefits

Micron offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, income protection, paid family leave, paid time‑off, paid holidays, and a robust benefits program to support personal wellbeing and professional growth.

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.