Senior RDA Process Engineer — Defect Reduction Leader

Micron Technology; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology in Boise seeks a Principal Realtime Defect Analysis (RDA) HVM Process Engineer to lead defect reduction strategies across high-volume manufacturing. You will influence inspection roadmaps, develop new detection approaches, and partner with global stakeholders to improve process capability.

You will mentor engineers, drive root-cause analysis, and accelerate technology transfer to prevent excursions while shaping RDA strategy for better yield performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related technical field with 8+ years of semiconductor manufacturing, defect analysis, metrology, or process engineering experience.
• Experience leading complex defect reduction, yield improvement, or process control initiatives in a 300mm high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong expertise in statistical analysis, data analytics, scripting, programming, or automation tools used for process optimization and decision making.
• Proven ability to influence technical direction and drive alignment across cross-functional and global manufacturing organizations.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with experience presenting technical recommendations to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead defect reduction initiatives through analysis of inline defect signals, process flows, and equipment performance across manufacturing sites.
• Develop and implement advanced inspection strategies, methodologies, and controls to improve defect visibility and prevent process excursions.
• Drive root cause investigations for complex defect and yield challenges while influencing corrective actions across cross-functional teams.
• Partner with global manufacturing, process integration, yield, and development organizations to align best known methods and RDA strategy.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership in data-driven problem solving, defect characterization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data analytics

Scripting

Programming

Automation tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Automation scripting

Job description

Micron Technology in Boise seeks a Principal Realtime Defect Analysis (RDA) HVM Process Engineer to lead defect reduction strategies across high-volume manufacturing. You will influence inspection roadmaps, develop new detection approaches, and partner with global stakeholders to improve process capability.

You will mentor engineers, drive root-cause analysis, and accelerate technology transfer to prevent excursions while shaping RDA strategy for better yield performance.