Staff/Sr Supplier Quality Engineer

Micron Technology • Boise, ID

2d

About The Position

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. About our Team: Micron’s Materials Quality team plays a critical role in enabling the success of new technology nodes and high-volume manufacturing (HVM) by ensuring supplier quality readiness and robust material qualification processes. We collaborate cross-functionally with Technology Development (TD), Global Procurement, Operations, and HVM fabs to drive quality excellence across the semiconductor supply chain. Position Overview: This position will act as a primary liaison for our U.S. fabs, supporting material categories through both the Technology Development phase and High-Volume Manufacturing (HVM) in Categories Wetchem & CMP. You will be responsible for defining strategies, implementing quality initiatives, and advancing supplier quality development using Shift Left strategies. The role demands strong cross-functional collaboration, technical risk assessment, and strategic leadership to ensure supplier compliance, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement in material quality and performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related field.
• 5-10+ years of experience in supplier quality, materials engineering, or semiconductor manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience conducting supplier audits, risk assessments, and implementing corrective/preventive actions.
• Proficiency in statistical process control (SPC), DOE, and quality systems such as ISO standards.
• Strong communication and project management skills with experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Bulk Chemistries for Cleans & CMP for semiconductor application.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a technical discipline or quality-related certification (e.g., CQE, Six Sigma).
• Familiarity on Supplier Requirements Standards (SRS) and Shift-Left Strategy.
• Proven track record in supplier digitalization initiatives and global issue prevention programs.
• Experience supporting technology transfer and FOAK material strategies in a global manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with TD teams on FOAK materials quality readiness, supplier quality programs, and specification definition to support new technology node development.
• Participate in FOAK materials sourcing strategies, including business continuity, benchmarking, new market evaluations, and quality capability assessments.
• Support cross-fab technology transfer activities and drive supplier quality programs for new, unique, different, and difficult materials.
• Lead Category Strategy Team meetings to cascade lessons learned from HVM to R&D and align on FOAK strategy.
• Lead quality risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies during sourcing, selection, and qualification phases.
• Conduct technical risk audits for new suppliers and materials to evaluate HVM readiness.
• Provide quality-focused input on global sourcing and segmentation strategies, including RFQ/RFI processes and cost-saving initiatives.
• Establish and enforce compliance with Micron’s Supplier Requirements Standards (SRS).
• Define and align global material specifications and support Category Quality Strategy development.
• Implement quality programs, conduct benchmarking, and facilitate regular Quality and Technical Review (QTR) meetings.
• Manage supplier and sub-supplier changes through SCM and oversee resolution of global photochemical quality issues.
• Collaborate with OCT, Operations, and Facilities to conduct root cause investigations and implement CAPAs.
• Cascade lessons learned to R&D and HVM fabs to ensure closed-loop communication and global issue prevention.
• Provide timely updates on supplier-related activities and maintain transparent communication with Global Quality, Procurement, OCT, and other teams.
• Adjust communication cadence based on issue urgency and priority.
• Take ownership of goals and action items, establish measurable development objectives, and leverage coaching for career growth.
• Demonstrate initiative, accuracy, and timeliness in all assignments while continuously reflecting on performance for improvement.
• Collaborate with global SQEs and cross-regional teams on category initiatives.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in supplier digitalization programs.
• Build deep expertise in material criticality for semiconductor manufacturing.

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.
• For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.

What This Job Offers

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