Continuous Improvement Engineer (PCVD)

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.We’re a high-impact manufacturing team focused on advancing PCVD process performance through disciplined quality practices and continuous improvement. Our Fab 4 environment is fast-paced, highly collaborative, and grounded in data-driven decision making. We take pride in building a strong quality culture where every team member contributes to operational excellence!The Continuous Improvement Engineer plays a central role in driving quality performance within the PCVD area. This position owns area-level quality execution and partners closely with engineering, operations, and technicians to prevent and resolve deviations. It’s an opportunity to be a primary contact for area-level quality topics, influence daily quality outcomes, improve systems and efficiencies, and strengthen how work gets done across the fab. You will ensure timely and accurate documentation for quality events including lessons learned and corrective actions, drive root cause analysis and lead excursion follow-up through G8D process to track actions to completion. Advocating for high-quality standards for the PCVD area, you will serve on the fab quality committee, drive a quality culture and partner with stakeholders to ensure quality policies, training expectations and system changes are embedded in the team.Responsibilities: Lead quality event documentation, root cause analysis, and corrective action closure, including QDR, G8D, and scrap reductionUse dashboards, SPC, FDC, and alarm data to identify trends, reduce repeat issues, and validate improvementsPromote strong quality culture through mentoring, training alignment, and reinforcement of Manufacturing 12 DisciplinesPrepare and support internal, ISO, IATF, and customer audits, including follow-ups on findingsDrive continuous improvement efforts and identify opportunities for AI-enabled quality and efficiency gainsMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Materials Science, or related technical fieldMinimum 2 years' experience in semiconductor manufacturing or high-volume production environments requiredHands-on experience with quality concepts including deviation, SPC and standards of work, driving root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methods (e.g., 8D, G8D)Experience analyzing data including SPC, FDC, and data-driven quality toolsAbility to effectively influence cross-functional teams and drive accountabilityPreferred Qualifications: Experience in PCVD or thin film deposition processesBackground in quality systems, audits, and compliance frameworks (ISO, IATF)Experience improving quality metrics such as defect reduction and excursion managementExposure to TPM practices and continuous improvement methodologiesExperience leveraging AI solutions, LLMs, AI assistants or AI agents to deliver manufacturing quality improvementsAs 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/careersFor US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io (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. 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