Sr. Engineer - DRAM Failure Analysis

Micron; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Idaho Semiconductor Manufacturing (Triton) LLC in Boise seeks an Electrical and Physical Failure Analysis professional to investigate defect issues in DRAM memory components, monitor probed materials, and classify die into defect categories.

You will perform advanced data analysis, document findings, mentor FA technicians, and prepare comprehensive reports outlining root causes, aligning with company objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physical Science or related field with either 3 years of experience or 5 years if no degree.
• Minimum 3 years of work experience in job offered or related occupation; in lieu of degree, 5 years of experience accepted.
• Physical failure analysis for DRAM memory components.

Responsibilities

• Perform Electrical and Physical Failure Analysis (EFA/PFA) investigative work for defect issues identified by yield enhancement and Fab customers.
• Monitor probed material and categories to classify into known defect issue categories and investigate new or unknown defect issues.
• Perform advanced data analysis on new issues, document findings, and communicate to part owners.
• Mentor and assist FA technicians with yield investigations.
• Perform advanced data analysis to support failure analysis results in pursuit of root cause.
• Summarize investigation findings into a single report, including the potential root cause.
• Mentor and assist FA Technicians with complex FA testing and techniques.
• Support company and department objectives and vision plans.

Skills

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physical Science or related field

Tools

SEM

FIB (Dual Beam)

TEM

EELS mapping

EDS mapping

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.

Micron Idaho Semiconductor Manufacturing (Triton) LLC

Perform Electrical and Physical Failure Analysis (EFA/PFA) investigative work for defect issues identified by yield enhancement and Fab customers. Monitor recently probed material and categories dead die into known defect issue categories and investigate new or unknown defect issues. Perform advanced data analysis on new issues, document findings, and communicate to part owners. Mentor and assist FA technicians with yield investigations. Perform advanced data analysis to support failure analysis results in pursuit of root cause. Summarize investigation findings into a single report, including the potential root case. Mentor and assist FA Technicians with complex FA testing and techniques. Work to support company and department objectives and vision plans.

Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physical Science or a related field, and 3 years of work experience in job offered or in a related occupation. In lieu of Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience, employer will accept 5 years of work experience in job offered or in a related occupation. Any suitable combination of education, training, or experience is acceptable.

Position requires:

1. Physical failure analysis for DRAM memory components
2. Data analysis to support failure analysis results in pursuit of root cause
3. Physical failure analysis (PFA) tools including Scanning Electron Microscopes, Dual Beam - Focused Ion Beam, and Transmission Electron Microscopes
4. Elemental analysis using EELs and EDS mapping tools
5. Maintenance on PFA tooling

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.

To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers

Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.

Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.

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