Staff Electrical Failure Analysis Engineer- Storage systems

Micron Technology • Longmont, CO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Welcome! As a Staff Electrical Engineer - SSD Failure Analysis, you will lead formal failure analysis efforts on customer-returned SSDs, identifying root causes at both the electrical and physical levels. You will manage critical RMA cases, produce detailed reports, and serve as a technical liaison to internal and external collaborators.
This role is performed onsite daily in the lab.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Electronics, Computer, or Systems Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in product engineering, system engineering, validation, or quality assurance
• Proven experience with electrical debugging tools (oscilloscopes, multimeters, bus analyzers) and hands-on hardware repair or rework.
• Hands on electrical failure analysis to board and component level
• Strong understanding of signal integrity, power delivery, and component-level failure mechanisms in high-speed storage devices.
• Ability to interpret schematics and perform board-level analysis for SSD and NAND-based systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the storage industry and customer-facing technical roles
• Familiarity with PCIe, SATA, and bus tracing tools for system debugging
• Strong time management and project coordination skills
• Self-motivated and dedicated to continuous technical development
• Willingness to work flexible hours and travel as needed

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth electrical diagnostics using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power measurement tools to isolate component-level failures.
• Collaborate with ​hardware design, firmware, and validation teams to replicate electrical anomalies and propose corrective actions for future product revisions.
• Perform electrical and mechanical failure analysis on returned SSDs
• Generate and communicate comprehensive FA reports to internal and external teams
• Lead customer concerns for RMA cases, ensuring timely resolution and updates
• Set up and manage debug systems for DOE and error replication
• Provide technical consultation and support to customer-facing teams
• Coach and mentor engineers early in their careers

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees