Staff HBM PYE Product Development Failure Analysis Engineer

Micron Technology, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology in Boise, Idaho seeks an HBM Product Yield Enhancement PDFA Engineer to drive next‑gen HBM devices from design to mass production. You will apply electrical/physical characterization, data analysis, and AI‑driven insights to identify failure mechanisms and coordinate improvements across cross‑functional teams.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in electrical and statistical failure analysis, strong experience with characterization techniques, and a Bachelor’s degree in

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience applying electrical and statistical failure analysis to identify failure mechanisms.
• 5+ years applying electrical and physical characterization techniques with data-driven insight.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics, or Materials Science required.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and statistical failure analysis to understand failure mechanisms.
• Identify causes of component failures through data analysis and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Coordinate with Product, Process, Quality and Test Engineering to resolve defects.
• Apply AI and statistical tools to improve component performance and yield.

Skills

Electrical failure analysis

Statistical data analysis

Electrical characterization techniques

Physical characterization techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Physics, or Materials Science

Tools

JMP

Python

AI tools (Claude, Copilot)

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. Micron in Boise, Idaho has an opening for a HBM Product Yield Enhancement PDFA Engineer where you will work on the Product Development Failure Analysis team to take next generation HBM devices from design to mass production! You will focus on product reliability and component failure analysis at new HBM product introductions to enable rapid production ramp and early time to market.

This position requires the use of electrical and physical characterization techniques combined with using AI tools and statistical analysis to identify failures introduced by fabrication and assembly process, as well as testing marginalities. You will be responsible for communicating and coordinating component-level improvement activities with Product, Process, Quality and Test Engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and statistical failure analysis to understand failure mechanisms
• Identify causes of component failures through data analysis
• Work closely with partner engineering teams to resolve fabrication and assembly process defect related issues and test flow marginalities
• Using AI such as Claude and Copilot, as well as statistical tools, for detailed data analysis to improve component performance

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience using electrical and statistical failure analysis to understand failure mechanisms
• 5+ years of experience in the application of electrical and physical characterization techniques. Proven experience demonstrating analytical abilities combined with proficiency in applying statistical tools for analyzing data.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Physics, or Materials Science

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience using electrical and statistical failure analysis to understand failure mechanisms
• 7+ years of experience in the application of electrical and physical characterization techniques. Advanced coursework in VLSI, device physics, semiconductor processes, Python, and statistics.
• Experience with AI tools for component failure analysis, (Claude/Copilot).
• Experience using JMP statistical software.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills in a cross-functional team environment.

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.

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

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