Quality Engineer - Failure Analysis

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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.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Quality Engineer to become part of our Global Quality group, specifically for the team of Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) Return Material Authorization (RMA). This entry-level position is perfect for individuals who have a solid technical background and a passion for failure analysis, product quality, and reliability engineering.
You will support the examination of customer-reported problems in this position. You will take part in determining root causes and cooperate with various teams to boost product quality and stop failures from happening again.
Key Responsibilities

• Support failure analysis (FA) activities on returned products to identify failure mechanisms
• Support root cause analysis through structured problem-solving methods (e.g., 8D)
• Examine test data, logs, and manufacturing information to detect patterns and irregularities
• Contribute to preparation of technical reports (FA reports, 8D) for internal and customer use leveraging AI
• Work with cross-functional teams (Build, Process, Manufacturing, Reliability) to support issue resolution
• Participate in quality monitoring and data analysis to track trends and detect deviations applying AI
• Assist in the definition and tracking of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and process standardization

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physical Engineering, Electronics, or related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Basic understanding of electronics and semiconductor devices
• Familiarity with data analysis (Excel, basic statistics)
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or academic experience in failure investigation, reliability, or quality engineering
• Experience with memory technology such as NAND, SSD, eMMC, UFS
• Familiarity with Linux environment or scripting (Python) and AI tools
• Fundamental understanding of quality tools (8D, root cause analysis)

Key Skills

• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Structured problem solving
• Willingness to learn and grow in a technical environment
• Collaboration in cross-functional and global teams
• Clear technical communication

What You Will Learn
In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop a solid foundation in quality engineering and failure analysis within the semiconductor industry. You will:

• Gain practical experience in failure analysis techniques and diagnostic methodologies
• Discover how to implement organized problem-solving methods (e.g., 8D, root cause analysis) in practical situations
• Acquire knowledge of memory technologies (e.g., NAND, SSD, eMMC, UFS) and the ways they can fail
• Develop skills in data analysis, including interpreting test results, logs, and manufacturing data
• Understand the complete product quality process, from customer return through root cause analysis and resolution
• Work with worldwide cross-functional teams and learn how to collaborate across engineering fields
• See customer-facing quality processes and technical communication
• Proactively explore opportunities to contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives

The base salary range that Micron estimates it could pay in for this position full-time is:
33.000,00 € - 56.000,00 € per year, with B2 CCNL Level.
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In addition to base pay, the remuneration package also includes: eligibility for a variable plan subject to the personal achievement of objectives and the company's performance, and benefits, which -at the discretion of the company- currently include meal vouchers, corporate welfare, yearly allowance of remote working days, supplementary health insurance, life coverage, Employee Assistance Program. Please refer to this page to check our current benefit offering: EMEA Benefits
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