Senior/Staff Engineer CPQE Deviation Management

Micron Technology; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Family leave

Job summary

Micron Technology in Boise, ID is seeking a seasoned Quality Engineer to lead global quality initiatives in deviation management and corrective actions within semiconductor manufacturing. You will drive the Issue Tracker SWAT team and develop data-driven strategies to improve fab performance.

The role requires 5+ years in quality engineering, strong root-cause analysis, and cross-functional leadership. You’ll collaborate across sites, apply AI-enabled solutions, and contribute to globally

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Proven root-cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Strong data-analysis skills and proficiency with QA methodologies.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams across global sites.
• Excellent communication to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead global quality initiatives to build, implement, and sustain deviation management processes.
• Drive the Issue Tracker SWAT team, deploying BKMs and standardizing practices.
• Analyze and resolve deviations with data-driven fab improvement recommendations.
• Drive quality improvements, resolving non-conformances and preventive actions.
• Improve quality metrics like CoNC and %NCD through system enhancements.
• Form cross-functional task forces to address quality health and performance.
• Drive AI-powered project solutions to optimize efficiency and resolution.
• Set up key quality programs from planning through deployment in Fab4.

Skills

Yield improvement

Deviation management

Root cause analysis

Quality systems

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

AI tools (LLMs/Cloud)

Education

Engineering/Quality management degree

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead global quality initiatives to build, implement, and sustain robust deviation management processes and systems.
• Drive the Issue Tracker SWAT team, deploying Best-Known Methods (BKMs) and standardizing practices across manufacturing sites.
• Analyze and resolve minor deviations (e.g., yield spread, yield deviation & minor GPSS) by providing data-driven recommendations to improve fab performance.
• Drive quality improvement efforts, resolving non-conformances and introducing corrective and preventive steps.
• Continuously improve quality metrics such as $CoNC and %NCD through innovative solutions and system improvements.
• Form and lead cross-functional task forces to address quality health concerns and improve metric performance across sites.
• Drive innovative, AI-powered project solutions to optimize efficiency, accelerate problem resolution, and deliver sustained benchmark performance.
• Set up key Quality program from planning stage and well verse with deployment and proliferation strategy in the Fab4 engineering line.

Collaborations

• Partner with global collaborators to align on quality strategies and improvement roadmaps.
• Conduct trend examinations and data-informed assessments to direct corrective and preventive measures.
• Support manufacturing objectives by collaborating with worldwide central and site teams to balance quality, cost, and output.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven track record in yield improvement and deviation management within semiconductor manufacturing.
• Strong expertise in root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and quality systems.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in data analysis tools and methodologies.
• Demonstrated leadership and cross-functional collaboration abilities in a global environment.
• Excellent communication skills to influence and align diverse collaborators.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and prioritize multiple priorities effectively.
• Independent team member and is able to manage communication across the working level to updating senior leaders on the latest developments and progress
• Ability to leverage on LLM, Agentic AI and cloud assist solutions will be desired and demostrate this is comprehended into the daily work activities

Education and Experiences

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality engineering or related roles within the semiconductor industry.

Additional Job Descriptions

• Define, assess, and uphold global quality business rules to ensure alignment with Micron’s quality strategy and compliance requirements.
• Monitor and analyze deviation trends across sites to identify systemic issues and recommend preventive measures.
• Promote uniformity in deviation management procedures throughout the Frontend network.
• Collaborate with Corporate QMS and other central teams to ensure business rules integrate seamlessly with global quality systems.

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.

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.