Micron Technology

Continuous Improvement Engineer (PCVD)

Micron Technology$80K — $110K *
Boise, ID 83709In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Materials Science, or related technical field
  • Minimum 2 years' experience in semiconductor manufacturing or high-volume production environments
  • Hands-on experience with quality concepts including deviation and SPC
  • Experience analyzing data using SPC, FDC, and data-driven quality tools
  • Ability to effectively influence cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

  • Lead quality event documentation, root cause analysis, and corrective action closure
  • Use dashboards and data to identify trends and validate improvements
  • Promote a strong quality culture through mentoring and training
  • Prepare and support internal and customer audits, including follow-ups on findings
  • Drive continuous improvement efforts and identify AI-enabled quality opportunities

Benefits

  • Choice of medical, dental and vision plans
  • Income protection programs for illness or injury
  • Paid family leave
  • Robust paid time-off program
  • Paid holidays
Full Job Description
The Continuous Improvement Engineer plays a central role in driving quality performance within the PCVD area. This position owns area-level quality execution and partners closely with engineering, operations, and technicians to prevent and resolve deviations. It's an opportunity to be a primary contact for area-level quality topics, influence daily quality outcomes, improve systems and efficiencies, and strengthen how work gets done across the fab. You will ensure timely and accurate documentation for quality events including lessons learned and corrective actions, drive root cause analysis and lead excursion follow-up through G8D process to track actions to completion. Advocating for high-quality standards for the PCVD area, you will serve on the fab quality committee, drive a quality culture and partner with stakeholders to ensure quality policies, training expectations and system changes are embedded in the team. Responsibilities: • Lead quality event documentation, root cause analysis, and corrective action closure, including QDR, G8D, and scrap reduction • Use dashboards, SPC, FDC, and alarm data to identify trends, reduce repeat issues, and validate improvements • Promote strong quality culture through mentoring, training alignment, and reinforcement of Manufacturing 12 Disciplines • Prepare and support internal, ISO, IATF, and customer audits, including follow-ups on findings • Drive continuous improvement efforts and identify opportunities for AI-enabled quality and efficiency gains Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Materials Science, or related technical field • Minimum 2 years' experience in semiconductor manufacturing or high-volume production environments required • Hands-on experience with quality concepts including deviation, SPC and standards of work, driving root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methods (e.g., 8D, G8D) • Experience analyzing data including SPC, FDC, and data-driven quality tools • Ability to effectively influence cross-functional teams and drive accountability Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in PCVD or thin film deposition processes • Background in quality systems, audits, and compliance frameworks (ISO, IATF) • Experience improving quality metrics such as defect reduction and excursion management • Exposure to TPM practices and continuous improvement methodologies • Experience leveraging AI solutions, LLMs, AI assistants or AI agents to deliver manufacturing quality improvements 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.

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43,000 employees
Market Cap
$53.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1978
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$22 billion
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