Yield Enhancement Engineer: Electrical Failure Analysis

Socket.dev; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology in Boise, Idaho, is seeking an experienced Yield Enhancement Electrical Failure Analysis Engineer to investigate electrical failures and yield issues, identify root causes, and enable corrective actions. The role blends hands-on analysis, data-driven problem solving, automation, and cross-functional collaboration to improve yield and reliability across products.

The successful candidate will analyze electrical test data, develop analytics solutions, and mentor teams while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field and 3 years of semiconductor experience post graduation.
• Proven industry knowledge of semiconductor devices, device physics, process integration, and electrical failure analysis techniques.
• 3+ years experience analyzing electrical test data, failure analysis results, and manufacturing data to identify potential root causes.
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment safely, manage multiple investigations, and generate clear technical reports.
• Strong collaboration, communication, problem-solving, and data analysis skills, including the use of AI-enabled tools and automation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical failure analysis, characterize defects, and deliver clear reports that support root cause identification and yield improvement
• Correlate electrical test data, failure analysis results, and manufacturing information to investigate yield excursions and recommend corrective actions
• Develop and enhance monitoring, screening, automation, and analytics solutions that improve investigation efficiency and defect detection
• Partner with Design, Product, Process Integration, Manufacturing, and Data Science teams to resolve yield and reliability challenges
• Communicate technical findings, support continuous improvement initiatives, and mentor engineers and technicians on failure analysis methodologies and AI-enabled engineering tools

Skills

Data analysis

Failure analysis

Automation

AI-enabled tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Report writing

Education

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

Tools

uM3/Micromate

Merlin/Raptor testers

Emission analysis tools

MPI probe stations

Nanoprobe systems

Job description

Micron Technology in Boise, Idaho, is seeking an experienced Yield Enhancement Electrical Failure Analysis Engineer to investigate electrical failures and yield issues, identify root causes, and enable corrective actions. The role blends hands-on analysis, data-driven problem solving, automation, and cross-functional collaboration to improve yield and reliability across products.

The successful candidate will analyze electrical test data, develop analytics solutions, and mentor teams while