DEMQRA EFA engineer

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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.

As a Global Quality (GQ) Package/Device Qualification Operations Electrical Failure Analysis (EFA) Engineer on the DRAM/Emerging Memory Quality and Reliability Assurance team (DEMQRA) at Micron Technology, Inc., you will be responsible for the electrical characterization and electrical failure analysis (EFA) of all assigned product types. You will need to distinguish its package related failures or device related. You need to have DRAM functionality, process, test program and device knowledge to make the judgment. You will also use a variety of test tools including the uMate testers, Probers, CAD layout tools, and a variety of technical drawings and schematics to perform detailed characterization. You will log and sort failures in order to determine particular failure mechanisms characteristics. In this role you will communicate with various engineering groups, assist lab users with equipment setup and interpretation of data, and maintain an EFA database. You will also be expected to seek ways to improve the EFA process in order to reduce test time, increase throughput, and increase failure mechanism assignment accuracy and consistency. 

Responsibilities and Tasks 

Analyze Failed Components from Reliability Testing 

• Interpret historical tests results 
• Adjust timing/level/testmode/code/temp to find out the sensitivities of failures for array fails 
• Perform visual inspection to identify physical defects 
• Utilize schematics/layouts/process to recognize abnormalities 
• Document failed conditions and test results 
• Categorize electrical failures 
• Communicate results 
• Coordinate next level analysis to various groups including C-SAM (C-mode scanning acoustic microscope), PYE (Product Yield Enhancement), Product Engineering, Package Reliability, and AQL (Acceptable Quality Level) 
• Identify and communicate new or unusual results (electrical signals) 

Respond to Equipment Issues 

• Understand test software and hardware configurations 
• Troubleshoot hardware issues 
• Identify and report software and hardware issues 
• Repair or coordinate repair of equipment 
• Configure and upgrade test equipment 
• Develop and deploy failure analysis (FA) software 

Provide Technical Support and Conduct Training 

• Assist lab users with equipment setup 
• Teach operation of equipment 
• Conduct on-the-job training (OJT) for new hires and transfers 
• Provide data interpretation 
• Suggest failure root cause 
• Provide suggestions for further analysis 
• Introduce new users to basic DRAM functionality/process/device 

Perform Engineering Requests and Supplemental Tasks 

• Submit package level physical failure analysis (PFA) 
• Provide FA for other groups as requested (RMA, Module) 
• Determine engineering test requirements 
• Execute request and experiments 
• Summarize test results and provide feedback 
• Create repair converters 

Manage Failure Analysis (FA) Information 

• Create and maintain specific FA database 
• Track FA data 
• Identify false failures 
• Analyze and summarize data 

Perform Quality/Reliability request and review 

• Perform review on test time reduction requests 
• Perform review on Design/Marketing datasheet requests 
• Perform review on Modify Qual requests 
• Perform review on Material Review Board (MRB) 
• Perform review on Process of Record Review Board (PORRB) 
• Perform review on customer reports/data 

Education 

Required 

Associates Degree or equivalent experience 

• Electronics 
• Related field of study 

Experience 

Desired 1 year experience in each of the following: 

• Failure Analysis Troubleshooting  
• Debugging 

Qualifications 

• Strong troubleshooting skill 
• Good organizational skills and sharp attention to detail 
• Good written and oral communication skills 
• Efficient computer skills 
• Knowledge of the DRAM fabrication process/test program/functionality 
• Familiarity with Unix, DFII/Cadence, and/or uMate preferred 
• Ability to work independently or in a group environment 
• Basic understanding of electrical equipment 
• Ability to use the analytical tools provided on the various test equipment, such as Micromate, Curve Tracer, or Oscilloscope 

About Micron Technology, Inc.

We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all. With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications that unleash opportunities — from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience.
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