As a Realtime Defect Analysis Process Engineer, you will analyze defect signals, implement improvements, and collaborate globally to enhance manufacturing quality.
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.
We are a team that thrives on uncovering the unseen. We use cutting-edge inspection technologies and deep data analytics to protect the health of our manufacturing lines. We collaborate globally, share breakthroughs across sites, and constantly refine how we detect, respond to, and prevent defects. If you love solving puzzles and driving improvement, you'll feel right at home with us!
As a Realtime Defect Analysis (RDA) HVM Process Engineer, you will play a critical role in safeguarding our production lines by identifying early signals of process drift and defects. This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and highly collaborative-your work directly accelerates cycles of learning and helps ensure stable, high-quality manufacturing across global sites.
Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. 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 .
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron's People Organization at [email protected] or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
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.
We are a team that thrives on uncovering the unseen. We use cutting-edge inspection technologies and deep data analytics to protect the health of our manufacturing lines. We collaborate globally, share breakthroughs across sites, and constantly refine how we detect, respond to, and prevent defects. If you love solving puzzles and driving improvement, you'll feel right at home with us!
As a Realtime Defect Analysis (RDA) HVM Process Engineer, you will play a critical role in safeguarding our production lines by identifying early signals of process drift and defects. This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and highly collaborative-your work directly accelerates cycles of learning and helps ensure stable, high-quality manufacturing across global sites.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze inline defect signals, process flows, and tool behavior to detect anomalies
- Quarantine and escalate out-of-control process tools
- Drive continuous improvement through data-driven problem solving
- Implement and refine inspection strategies to enable earlier defect detection
- Partner with global teams to align methods and share best practice
- Work with new inspection tools and strategies to drive towards earlier detection of problems and identify the sources.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree + 3 years semiconductor manufacturing, RDA, or metrology experience in a 300mm fab
- Experience using data analytics, scripting, or programming for process optimization
- Ability to manage complex quality programs and collaborate across global teams
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree + 1 year, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science
- Experience with advanced metrology and defect detection methodologies
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with root-cause analysis, data manipulation, and correlation techniques
As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. 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 .
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
To learn about your right to work click here.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron's People Organization at [email protected] or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
Top Skills
Data Analytics
Inspection Technologies
Programming
Scripting
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