Micron Technology

Product Yield Enhancement (PYE) Engineer

Micron Technology • $90K — $120K *
Boise, ID 83709In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related discipline
  • 2+ years of semiconductor failure analysis or yield enhancement experience
  • Hands-on experience with fault isolation techniques including emission microscopy and laser methods
  • Knowledge of CMOS fabrication processes and package assembly
  • Proficiency in reading semiconductor layouts and schematic designs
  • Experience with Physical Failure Analysis tools and de-processing techniques
  • Strong communication skills for clear reporting

Responsibilities

  • Perform electrical failure analysis and fault isolation using advanced microscopy and laser techniques
  • Characterize and model failure signatures using layout, schematic, and data analysis tools
  • Apply knowledge of fabrication processes to identify root causes of defects
  • Evaluate reliability and failure mechanisms across test insertions
  • Conduct data extractions from various testing stages to support analysis
  • Generate comprehensive failure analysis reports with clear recommendations
  • Collaborate and present findings to cross-functional teams

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
As a Product Yield Enhancement (PYE) Electrical Failure Analysis (EFA) Engineer, you will work with a team dedicated to improving yields of next-generation memory products across all stages of the manufacturing lifecycle. Through failure analysis of test, internal qualification, and RMA failures, you will identify and help eliminate yield-limiting defects - driving enhanced product reliability, rapid production ramp, and early time to market. Your day-to-day work will center on fault isolation using a combination of electrical and physical characterization techniques paired with data analysis to pinpoint physical defects introduced during process fabrication or package assembly. You will also be responsible for presenting and coordinating failure analysis findings with Management, Product, Process, Assembly, and Global Quality teams to ensure corrective actions are implemented and yields continue to improve.

Responsibilities

  • Perform Electrical Failure Analysis and Fault Isolation using emission microscopy, laser techniques, EOTPR, and PFA/de-processing methods
  • Characterize and model backend test, internal qualification, and RMA fail signatures using layout, schematic, and data analysis tools
  • Apply in-depth knowledge of CMOS fabrication processes and package assembly flows to identify process- and assembly-related defects, root causes, and downstream effects
  • Evaluate reliability concerns and delayed breakdown failure mechanisms across test insertions
  • Perform fab, probe, and backend data extractions to provide supplemental data supporting failure analysis conclusions
  • Generate organized and timely failure analysis reports with clearly communicated causes, effects, and recommended actions
  • Present and coordinate findings cross-functionally with Management, Product, Process, Assembly, and Global Quality teams


Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline
  • 2+ years of experience in semiconductor failure analysis, yield enhancement, or a closely related field
  • Hands-on experience with fault isolation techniques including emission microscopy, laser-based methods (OBIRCH/TIVA), and EOTPR
  • Working knowledge of CMOS fabrication processes and package assembly flows
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting semiconductor layout and schematic designs
  • Experience with Physical Failure Analysis (PFA) tools and de-processing techniques (e.g., FIB, cross-section, delayering)
  • Ability to perform data extractions and analysis from fab, probe, and backend test systems
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to generate clear, organized failure analysis reports


Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field
  • 4+ years of experience in electrical failure analysis within a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment
  • Experience with memory products (DRAM, NAND, or HBM)
  • Advanced proficiency with EFA tools and techniques such as photon emission, laser voltage probing (LVP), and thermal laser stimulation
  • Familiarity with reliability failure modes (e.g., electromigration, TDDB, HCI) and delayed breakdown mechanisms
  • Experience modeling or characterizing complex fail signatures across test insertions
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Process, Product, Assembly, and Quality Engineering teams
  • Experience with data analysis tools or scripting languages (e.g., Python, JMP, MATLAB) for supplemental data extraction and analysis
  • Strong presentation skills with experience communicating technical findings to senior leadership


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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Learn more about Micron Technology
Size
43,000 employees
Market Cap
$53.7 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1978
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$22 billion
NASDAQ
MU
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