Sr. Engineer – DRAM Failure Analysis

Micron Technology•Boise, ID

About The Position

Micron Technology is seeking a Sr. Engineer to perform Electrical and Physical Failure Analysis (EFA/PFA) investigations for defect issues identified by yield enhancement and Fab customers. The role monitors recently probed material, categorizes dead die into known defect issue categories, and investigates new or unknown defects. The engineer performs advanced data analysis to support failure analysis and root-cause investigations, documents findings, communicates results to part owners, and summarizes investigations and potential root causes in reports. The position also mentors and assists FA technicians with yield investigations, complex failure-analysis testing, and techniques, while supporting company and department objectives and vision plans.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physical Science, or a related field, plus 3 years of work experience in the job offered or a related occupation; alternatively, 5 years of such work experience in lieu of the degree and 3 years of experience. Any suitable combination of education, training, or experience is acceptable.
  • Experience performing physical failure analysis for DRAM memory components.
  • Experience analyzing data to support failure-analysis results and pursue root cause.
  • Experience using physical failure analysis tools, including Scanning Electron Microscopes, Dual Beam - Focused Ion Beam, and Transmission Electron Microscopes.
  • Experience with elemental analysis using EELs and EDS mapping tools.
  • Experience maintaining PFA tooling.

Responsibilities

  • Perform Electrical and Physical Failure Analysis (EFA/PFA) investigations for defect issues identified by yield enhancement and Fab customers.
  • Monitor recently probed material and categorize dead die into known defect issue categories.
  • Investigate new or unknown defect issues.
  • Perform advanced data analysis to support failure-analysis results and root-cause investigations.
  • Document findings and communicate them to part owners.
  • Summarize investigation findings, including potential root cause, in a report.
  • Mentor and assist FA technicians with yield investigations, complex FA testing, and techniques.
  • Maintain PFA tooling.
  • Support company and department objectives and vision plans.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance plans
  • Dental insurance plans
  • Vision insurance plans
  • Income-protection benefit programs for illness or injury
  • Paid family leave
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
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