Process Quality 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.
Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
Micron Technology is a global leader in innovative memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence. As part of Micron's historic investment in Boise, Idaho, we are building the future of semiconductor manufacturing with a new leading-edge DRAM fab and expanded manufacturing capabilities.
About the Role
As a Process Quality Engineer, you will drive the strategic direction of front-end wafer quality across the local site and Micron's global organization. You will support the development and execution of strategies that enable future technology requirements while ensuring robust contamination control across the fab environment.
You will actively monitor, assess, and reduce airborne and surface contamination risks to protect wafer quality, yield, and reliability. Working closely with process, facilities, equipment, and integration teams, you will investigate contamination-related issues, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence. You will also evaluate contamination risks associated with new materials, processes, and technologies, ensuring effective controls are in place to support successful technology development and manufacturing.
Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Responsibilities may include (but not limited to)

• Support the development and execution of contamination control programs for Fab4 manufacturing operations.
• Apply data-driven and AI-enabled methods to develop, automate, and track risk-based solutions.
• Partner with Process Shift, Process Equipment Engineering, Facilities, and Manufacturing teams to identify and resolve contamination-driven yield and quality issues.
• Analyze contamination monitoring, metrology, and process data to detect trends, drive root-cause investigations, and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct studies and experiments to evaluate the impact of particles, AMC, metals, and chemical contaminants on wafer yield, reliability, and product quality.
• Apply statistical methods and process control techniques to monitor contamination performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with global Micron sites to benchmark contamination control best practices and deploy Best Known Methods (BKMs).
• Work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to evaluate and implement new contamination monitoring technologies, and contamination mitigation solutions.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional initiatives focused on contamination reduction, defect prevention, product quality, and manufacturing excellence.
• Present technical findings, risk assessments, and recommendations to engineering teams, stakeholders, and leadership to drive informed decision-making.

Qualifications:
Required:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in:
  
  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Or a related science or engineering discipline
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Basic understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes through coursework, internships, research, or co-op experience.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools such as JMP, Python, MATLAB, Excel, or similar analytical software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated leadership through academic projects, internships, student organizations, or extracurricular activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, co-op, research, or laboratory experience in semiconductor manufacturing, materials characterization, contamination control, or process engineering.
• Knowledge of semiconductor process areas such as photolithography, etch, thin films, CMP, wet clean, metrology, or process integration.
• Experience with statistical analysis, design of experiments (DOE), or statistical process control (SPC).
• Familiarity with contamination analysis techniques and analytical instrumentation.
• Interest in manufacturing startup environments and large-scale technology deployment.

About Micron Technology Inc.
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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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.