Micron
Principal RDA Process Engineer
Boise, ID - ID1 · Principal · Full-time · Posted Oct 7, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years in semiconductor manufacturing, defect analysis, metrology, or process engineering; alternatively, Master’s degree with 6+ years or PhD with 4+ years in a related field.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related technical field.
About the job
Leads realtime defect analysis and reduction strategies in high-volume semiconductor manufacturing, improving inspection, yield, and process performance across sites.
What you'll do
- Analyze inline defect signals, process flows, and equipment performance to lead defect-reduction initiatives and root-cause investigations.
- Develop inspection strategies and controls to improve defect visibility and prevent process excursions.
- Align RDA strategy and best-known methods across global teams, while providing technical leadership and mentoring engineers.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related technical field.
- Demonstrated experience leading 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.
- Proven ability to influence technical direction and align cross-functional and global manufacturing organizations.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience or PhD with 4+ years of experience in a related field.
- Experience with advanced defect inspection, metrology, excursion management, technology transfer, or AI-assisted analytics.
AI focus
Preferred experience using AI-assisted analytics to enhance data interpretation, anomaly detection, and yield improvement initiatives.
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