Engineer, Yield Enhancement

Job Summary

The Electrical Failure Analysis Engineer is responsible for performing fault isolation and failure analysis on advanced semiconductor devices to identify root causes and support product quality, reliability, and yield improvement. This role utilizes specialized diagnostic tools, semiconductor design knowledge, and failure analysis methodologies to investigate electrical and physical failures, interpret results, generate technical reports, and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams. Success in this role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a strong understanding of semiconductor devices and fabrication processes, effective communication abilities, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Perform Electrical Failure Analysis (EFA) and Fault Isolation 

• Operate Hamamatsu iPHEMOS, Thermo Fisher ELITE and other photon, thermal, or laser stimulating emission tools

• Characterize or model Probe test and internal qualification fail signatures

• Extensive understanding of physical and logical semi-conductor design

• Use layout/schematic to aid in fault isolation and fail signature modeling

• Understand various Physical Failure Analysis (PFA) and de-processing techniques for failures

• Understanding Fabrication Process and Package Assembly 

• In depth understanding of process fabrication levels, steps, and methodologies

• Provide Clear and Comprehensive Fail Signature Information 

• Generate organized and timely failure analysis reports with clearly communicated causes and effects

• Integrates AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment and complying with organizational standards and legal requirements.

• Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI-enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably in Microelectronics or Circuit Design.

• Strong analytical, logical, and critical thinking skills

• Effective communicator, able to collaborate across all levels

• Growth mindset with a passion for continuous learning

• Internship or experience in the semiconductor industry is a plus

• Proven leadership and a track record of impact are highly desirable

• Interest in and knowledge of the semiconductor industry and Micron is preferred.

• Ability to apply baseline digital fluency and role‑appropriate AI literacy to use AI‑enabled tools responsibly and effectively for research, analysis, content creation, problem‑solving, operational tasks, and achieving business outcomes.

• Embody Micron’s core values:

• People – Respect, develop, and empower others

• Innovation – Drive continuous improvement and breakthrough thinking

• Tenacity – Show grit and determination

• Collaboration – Build trust and foster teamwork

• Customer Focus – Deliver excellence and value

• Speed – Act with purpose and set the pace