Principal RDA Process Engineer Boise, Idaho, United States of America Posted a day ago

Req ID:JR96684 Principal RDA Process EngineerOur 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.We are a team that thrives on uncovering the unseen. Using advanced inspection technologies, data analytics, and innovative defect detection methodologies, we protect the health of our manufacturing lines and enable world-class yield performance. We collaborate across global sites to share knowledge, develop best known methods, and accelerate learning through data-driven decision making. If you enjoy solving complex manufacturing challenges and influencing improvement at scale, we invite you to join us.As a Principal Realtime Defect Analysis (RDA) HVM Process Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader responsible for driving defect reduction strategies across high-volume manufacturing. You will influence inspection roadmaps, develop innovative approaches for defect detection and excursion prevention, and partner with global stakeholders to improve process capability and manufacturing performance. Your expertise will help shape RDA strategy, accelerate technology transfer, and enable proactive identification of critical process issues before they impact production.###### Responsibilities:* Lead defect reduction initiatives through analysis of inline defect signals, process flows, and equipment performance across manufacturing sites* Develop and implement advanced inspection strategies, methodologies, and controls to improve defect visibility and prevent process excursions* Drive root cause investigations for complex defect and yield challenges while influencing corrective actions across cross-functional teams* Partner with global manufacturing, process integration, yield, and development organizations to align best known methods and RDA strategy* Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership in data-driven problem solving, defect characterization, and continuous improvement initiatives###### Minimum Qualifications:* Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related technical field and 8+ years of semiconductor manufacturing, defect analysis, metrology, or process engineering experience* Demonstrated experience leading complex defect reduction, yield improvement, or process control initiatives in a 300mm high-volume manufacturing environment* Strong expertise in statistical analysis, data analytics, scripting, programming, or automation tools used for process optimization and decision making* Proven ability to influence technical direction and drive alignment across cross-functional and global manufacturing organizations* Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with experience presenting technical recommendations to senior leadership###### Preferred Qualifications:* Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience or PhD with 4+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field* Experience with advanced defect inspection, metrology platforms, defect source characterization, and excursion management methodologies* Demonstrated success developing new monitoring strategies, best known methods, or technology transfer plans across multiple manufacturing sites* Experience leading cross-functional teams or serving as a recognized technical expert in semiconductor process engineering* Experience using AI-assisted analytics to enhance data interpretation, anomaly detection, and yield improvement initiativesJob Profile(s):Semiconductor Process Engineer 5Relocation Level: TBDBefore Getting StartedPlease review Micron’s Internal Job Application Policy on your regional PeopleNow Career Opportunities page before searching and applying for jobs. 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