Yield Enhancement Senior Failure Analysis Shift Technician

Micron Technology•Boise, ID

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About The Position

Micron’s Yield Improvement Failure Analysis Shift Technician performs Electrical and Physical Failure Analysis (EFA/PFA) investigative work on defect issues identified by Yield Enhancement and Fab customers. The technician monitors recently probed material, categorizes dead die into known defect issue categories, and investigates new or unknown defect issues. The role requires responsibility and passion consistent with Micron’s core values: People, Innovation, Tenacity, Teamwork, and Customer Focus. The technician conducts initial data analysis and failure investigations, documents findings, and prepares reports for stakeholders that summarize results and potential root causes. The role also involves operating laboratory equipment safely, understanding its functionality, and performing basic troubleshooting. The position works in a laboratory environment and requires wearing lab-specific cleanroom garments at all times to prevent product contamination, with occasional use of PPE such as a chemical apron and face shield. The schedule involves 12-hour shifts on a 3-on/4-off and 4-on/3-off rotation, with flexibility to move to different shifts and work overtime to support business operations.

Requirements

Associate degree in Electronics, AC/DC Electronics Technology, or equivalent.
Flexibility to work 12-hour shifts on a 3-on/4-off and 4-on/3-off schedule, move to different shifts, and work overtime to support business operations.
Ability to wear lab-specific cleanroom garments at all times and occasionally wear PPE, such as a chemical apron and face shield.
3–5 years of industry experience, or similar experience gained through military service.
At least 3–5 years of experience identifying performance gaps and implementing strategic improvements.
Hands-on experience in laboratory environments.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in physical science.
5+ years of industry experience, or equivalent military training and experience.
5+ years of experience identifying performance gaps and implementing strategic improvements.
Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting SEM, Dual Beam FIB, TEM, and deprocessing equipment in a semiconductor manufacturing or analysis environment.
Experience and/or interest in developing Agentic AI workflows into current or future processes.

Responsibilities

Perform initial data analysis on new issues and conduct failure analysis.
Document findings and prepare reports summarizing investigation results, including potential root causes, for stakeholders.
Monitor recently probed material and categorize dead die into known defect issue categories.
Investigate new or unknown defect issues.
Operate laboratory equipment efficiently and in compliance with safety guidelines.
Understand laboratory equipment functionality and perform basic troubleshooting.
Support company and department objectives and vision plans.
Suggest new ideas and participate in projects and teams supporting department and company objectives.