Yield Enhancement Failure Analysis Lab SEM & ETM Process Technician (Idaho Fab 1)

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Job Summary:
Micron Technology is seeking driven and thorough Year-End Failure Analysis (YE FA) Lab SEM & ETM Process Technicians. In this role, you will perform inline targeting procedures using SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope) and ETM tools (including Exsolve, TEM Link, and Metrios) to capture high-quality images. These procedures will follow either customized customer instructions or standardized protocols. As a key contributor to the world's leading memory and storage solutions provider, you will be at the forefront of innovation. This position requires a strong sense of responsibility and enthusiasm, reflecting Micron's core values: People, Innovation, Tenacity, Collaboration, and Customer Focus.
Responsibilities:

• Performs SEM and ETM analysis requests, following detailed instructions and applying basic cross-sectioning techniques for sample preparation.
• Prioritizes analysis tasks based on the request queue and coordinates with supervisors to adjust priorities when needed.
• Collaborates with customers, peers, and supervisors to clarify requirements and ensure accurate, targeted results.
• Interprets collected data and delivers well-supported conclusions for each analysis request.
• Operates all required SEM/ETM lab equipment safely, maintaining all necessary training and certifications.
• Identifies and reports minor equipment issues proactively to prevent disruptions and support lab efficiency.
• Maintains up-to-date technical knowledge of device structures and upcoming components.
• Recommends process improvements and shares knowledge to support team learning and continuous improvement.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Flexibility to work 12-hour shifts (3 on/4 off and 4 on/3 off) and be willing to move to different shifts and work overtime to support business operations.
• The ability to always wear lab-specific clean room garments (100%) to prevent human contamination of products, and occasionally wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), such as a chemical apron and face shield (approximately 1% of the time).

Preferred Requirements:

• AAS or AS Degree in Mechatronics, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or Supply Chain Management (or equivalent trade school/military experience)

• 2+ years of industry experience; or equivalent military training and experience

• 2+ year experience identifying performance gaps and implementing strategic improvements.
• Experience working within a lab environment

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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