Section Manager, Wafer Probe & Test Engineering

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Tainan City, TWN
In-Office
Senior level
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The Role
Lead wafer probe engineering team to meet quality, output, and cycle-time targets. Optimize probe cards, testers and probers (OEE, UPH, yield), resolve excursions with cross-functional teams, implement SOPs and data-driven continuous improvement, and develop engineering talent and leadership pipeline.
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Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all .
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.
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Wafer Probe Engineering Leader to drive manufacturing excellence and team performance in a fast-paced semiconductor environment.
This role is responsible for leading probe operations, equipment performance, and engineering optimization, while fostering a data-driven and ownership-oriented culture aligned with a US-based management style.
This role offers an opportunity to build and define next-generation wafer probing operations in a growing organization.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage wafer probe engineering team to achieve quality, output, and cycle time targets
  • Drive probe card, tester, and prober equipment performance optimization (OEE, UPH, yield)
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Process, Yield, Product, Equipment) to resolve excursion and yield issues
  • Establish and improve standard operating procedures (SOP) and best practices
  • Develop engineering talent and leadership pipeline
  • Implement data-driven decision making and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Ensure alignment with global standards and US management expectations (accountability, transparency, speed)

Must Have
  • 8+ years in semiconductor industry, with hands-on experience in wafer probe / wafer test
  • Proven experience in ATE tester (e.g. Teradyne / Advantest) or prober equipment
  • At least 2-3 years in team leadership / supervisor / section manager role
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Yield analysis
    • Probe card behavior
    • Wafer test flow & excursion handling
  • Ability to communicate in English (working proficiency)

Preferred
  • Experience in DRAM / memory testing
  • Familiar with high-volume manufacturing environment
  • Experience working in or with US-based companies or global teams
  • Strong mindset in:
    • Ownership
    • Proactive problem solving
    • Challenging status quo

We are looking for a leader who
  • Takes full ownership and drives results proactively
  • Is comfortable with direct communication and fast decision-making
  • Uses data and facts to influence decisions
  • Embraces challenges and thrives in a high-accountability culture

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.
To learn more, please visit micron.com/careers
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact at [email protected] .
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.
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Skills Required

  • 8+ years in semiconductor industry with hands-on wafer probe / wafer test experience
  • Proven experience with ATE testers (e.g., Teradyne, Advantest) or prober equipment
  • At least 2-3 years in team leadership / supervisor / section manager role
  • Strong understanding of yield analysis
  • Strong understanding of probe card behavior
  • Strong understanding of wafer test flow and excursion handling
  • Working proficiency in English
  • Experience in DRAM / memory testing
  • Familiarity with high-volume manufacturing environments
  • Experience working in or with US-based companies or global teams
  • Ownership mindset, proactive problem solving, willingness to challenge status quo

Micron Technology Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support A dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 5% of pay, with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options, and access to retirement planning tools underpin long-term savings. Recent materials also note student-loan match integration counted toward the same 5% cap.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility An Employee Stock Purchase Plan offers a 15% discount on Micron shares, and eligible roles may receive RSUs at management discretion alongside performance bonuses. Stock and incentive components can materially lift total compensation in stronger business cycles.
  • Healthcare Strength Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options are paired with onsite or near-site health centers at many U.S. locations, an EAP with free counseling sessions, and employer HSA seed-and-match contributions. 2026 options include Blue Cross and Cigna (plus Kaiser HMO in select sites), and Boise’s onsite clinic lists about a $10 copay for covered members.

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The Company
HQ: Boise, ID
45,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1978

What We Do

We are a world leader in innovative memory solutions that transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. For over 45 years, our company has been instrumental to the world’s most significant technology advancements, delivering optimal memory and storage systems for a broad range of applications.

Why Work With Us

Global opportunities, team member development, and career advancement—Micron invests in you and celebrates your skills, a growth mindset, and the tenacity to strive. At Micron, everyone innovates.

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