Yield Enhancement Engineer - Physical Failure Analysis

Micron Technology, Inc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time-off program

Paid family leave

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc in Boise, Idaho, is seeking a Yield Enhancement Engineer focused on resolving yield issues through electrical diagnostics and physical failure analysis. You will analyze data and collaborate with teams to enhance device performance and stability.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or materials science, with 3+ years of relevant experience, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency with analysis tools such as SEM and FIB. This role offers competitive benefits geared towards personal wellbeing and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in semiconductor yield analysis or failure analysis.
• Understanding of semiconductor fabrication and device physics.
• Experience with data analysis, statistics, or coding tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze probe, parametric, and fab data to identify yield issues.
• Perform electrical and physical failure analysis to resolve root causes.
• Collaborate with process and integration teams to resolve yield detractors.

Skills

Semiconductor yield analysis

Electrical failure analysis

Data analysis

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, materials science, or related field

Tools

SEM

FIB

TEM

Job description

JR104069 Yield Enhancement Engineer - Physical Failure Analysis

This role centers on identifying yield issues by conducting electrical diagnostics and physical examination of failures. You will analyze data, locate failure mechanisms, and partner with multi-functional teams to improve device performance and stability. The position offers strong technical depth, hands-on analysis, and clear impact across development and production.

Responsibilities

• Analyze probe, parametric, and fab data to identify yield issues
• Perform electrical and physical failure analysis to resolve root causes
• Collaborate with process and integration teams to resolve yield detractors
• Develop and apply techniques to isolate and characterize device failures
• Present findings and support technology transfer to manufacturing sites

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, materials science, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in semiconductor yield analysis or failure analysis
• Understanding of semiconductor fabrication and device physics
• Experience with data analysis, statistics, or coding tools
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and communicate findings

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience, or PhD in engineering, physics, materials science, or related field
• Experience with memory devices and architecture
• Hands‑on experience with SEM, FIB, TEM, or related analysis tools
• Strong analytical and structured problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams

Job Profile(s)

Semiconductor Process Engineer 3

Relocation Level: TBD

Benefits

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 Benefits | Micron Technology, Inc

Equal Opportunity Employment

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