Yield Enhancement Senior Failure Analysis Shift Technician

Micron Technology; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology in Boise, Idaho seeks a Yield Improvement Failure Analysis Shift Technician to perform electrical and physical failure analysis for defect issues identified by YE and Fab customers.

You will monitor recently probed material, categorize dead die into defect categories, and investigate new issues. The role requires a strong sense of responsibility and aligns with Micron's values: People, Innovation, Tenacity, Teamwork and Customer Focus.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Electronics, AC/DC Electronics Technology or equivalent.
• Flexibility to work 12-hour shifts (3 on/4 off and 4 on/3 off) and overtime to support business operations.
• Ability to wear lab garments to prevent contamination and PPE as needed.
• 3–5 years in the industry or equivalent military experience.
• 3–5 years identifying performance gaps and implementing improvements in lab settings.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial data analysis on new issues, conducts failure analysis, documents findings, and summarizes results into a report for stakeholders.
• Operates lab equipment safely, understands equipment functionality and performs basic troubleshooting.
• Supports Company and Department objectives and vision plans.
• Collaborates to support company and department objectives and participates in projects and teams.
• Suggests new ideas to improve department and company objectives.

Education

Associates degree in Electronics, AC/DC Electronics Technology or equivalent

Tools

SEM

Dual Beam FIB

TEM

Deprocessing equipment

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.

Job Summary

Micron Yield Improvement Failure Analysis Shift Technician that performs Electrical and Physical Failure Analysis (EFA/PFA) investigative work for defect issues identified by YE and Fab customers. Monitors recently probed material and categorizes dead die into known defect issue categories and investigates new or unknown defect issues. This position requires a strong sense of responsibility and passion, reflecting Micron’s core values: People, Innovation, Tenacity, Teamwork, and Customer Focus.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial data analysis on new issues, conducts failure analysis, documents findings, and summarizes investigation results—including potential root cause—into a single report for stakeholders.
• Efficiently operates all lab equipment in compliance with safety guidelines, with a strong understanding of equipment functionality and ability to perform basic troubleshooting.
• Supports Company and Department Objectives
• Works to support company and department objectives and vision plans
• Open to suggesting new ideas and participates in projects and teams in support of department and company objectives

Minimum Requirements

• Associates degree in Electronics, AC/DC Electronics Technology or equivalent
• Flexibility to work 12-hour shifts (3 on/4 off and 4 on/3 off) and be willing to move to different shifts and work overtime to support business operations.
• The ability to always wear lab-specific clean room garments (100%) to prevent human contamination of products, and occasionally wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), such as a chemical apron and face shield (approximately 1% of the time).
• 3-5 years working in the industry; or similar experience gained through military service
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience identifying performance gaps and implementing strategic improvements, with hands-on experience in laboratory environments.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in physical science
• 5+ years of industry experience; or equivalent military training and experience
• 5+ year experience identifying performance gaps and implementing strategic improvements.
• Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting SEM, Dual Beam FIB, TEM, and deprocessing equipment within a semiconductor manufacturing or analysis environment.

Experience and/or interest in developing Agentic AI workflows into current or future processes

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.

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