Sr. Engineer – DRAM Failure Analysis

Micron • Boise, ID

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About The Position

Micron Technology is a world leader in memory and storage solutions. In this position with Micron Idaho Semiconductor Manufacturing (Triton) LLC, you will perform electrical and physical failure analysis (EFA/PFA) investigations for defect issues identified by yield enhancement teams and Fab customers. You will monitor recently probed material, categorize dead die into known defect categories, and investigate new or unknown defects. The role includes advanced data analysis to identify root causes, documenting and communicating findings to part owners, and preparing reports that summarize investigations and potential root causes. You will also mentor and assist failure analysis technicians with yield investigations and complex FA testing and techniques, and support company and department objectives and vision plans.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physical Science, or a related field, and 3 years of work experience in the job offered or a related occupation; alternatively, 5 years of work experience in the job offered or a related occupation 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 using data analysis to support failure analysis results and pursue root cause.
• Experience with 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 physical failure analysis tooling.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and physical failure analysis 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 pursue root cause.
• Document findings and communicate them to part owners.
• Summarize investigation findings and potential root causes in reports.
• Mentor and assist FA technicians with yield investigations and complex failure analysis testing and techniques.
• Support company and department objectives and vision plans.

Benefits

• Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Income-protection benefit programs for illness or injury.
• Paid family leave.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior