Senior RDA Engineer, APTD

Micron Technology, Inc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid family leave

Robust paid time-off program

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc is seeking a Senior RDA Engineer in Boise, Idaho. The role focuses on defect analysis through innovative processes and technologies in semiconductor products. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree and relevant experience in semiconductor methods and defect identification.

Micron offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision plans, and a robust paid time-off program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field plus 2-4 years of semiconductor industry experience.
• At least 1 year of RDA experience identifying and resolving defect integration issues.
• Basic data science/data manipulation skills (scripting, coding, programming).

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze experimental process flows, identify defect anomalies.
• Work with new inspection tools to detect problems earlier.
• Collaborate with a global network to develop best-known methods.

Skills

Defect analysis

Problem detection

Semiconductor fabrication techniques

Data science skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Tools

Inspection tools (SEM, X-ray, laser)

Job description

Req ID: JR87486 Senior RDA Engineer, APTD

The Advanced Packaging Technology Development (APTD) department at Micron Technology is dedicated to developing innovative processes and technologies that enable next‑generation semiconductor products. As a Realtime Defect Analysis (RDA) Technology Development Engineer, you will use pioneering defect detection equipment and processes to solve issues and drive improvement.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze experimental process flows, identify defect anomalies, and quarantine out‑of‑control process tools.
• Work with new inspection tools and strategies to detect problems earlier and identify sources.
• Recognize, identify, and raise awareness of process anomalies with the urgency of “who needs to know this now?”.
• Build and improve techniques, discovering new ways to use existing tools to identify relevant process issues.
• Actively participate in technical meetings and synthesize new opportunities or novel approaches.
• Collaborate with a global network to develop best‑known methods and maintain alignment between sites.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or a related field plus 2‑4 years of semiconductor industry experience.
• At least 1 year of RDA experience identifying and resolving defect integration issues.
• Knowledge of semiconductor fabrication techniques.
• Basic data science/data manipulation skills (scripting, coding, programming).
• Strong understanding of physics, area chemistry, and semiconductor equipment concepts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in EE, CE, MSE, or related field.
• Experience with metrology or inspection (SEM, X‑ray, laser or optical systems).
• Proven technical writing and research experience to assess process adjustment requirements and guide recommendations for improvements and innovations.

Benefits

Micron offers medical, dental, and vision plans; benefits to help protect income if unable to work; paid family leave; a robust paid time‑off program and paid holidays. For full details, see the Benefits Guide posted on Micron Technology, Inc.

Equal Opportunity

Micron is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace and 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.