About the role

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The Engineer, Metro Real-time Defect Analysis (RDA) Process & Equipment role at Micron focuses on developing and sustaining RDA capabilities to enable robust process control and equipment performance in advanced packaging and NPI manufacturing environments. The role integrates process knowledge, equipment behavior, and automation intelligence to improve tool stability, detect early risk signals, and accelerate learning during NPI, pilot, and ramp phases. It serves as a critical link between Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, NPI, and RDA teams to ensure monitoring strategies are technically sound, actionable, and scalable to high-volume manufacturing.

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Key Responsibilities

Develop and sustain RDA monitoring strategies aligned to advanced packaging process requirements and equipment behavior
Identify equipment-related process sensitivities, interactions, and failure modes, particularly during NPI and early ramp
Drive improvements in tool stability, repeatability, and process window control through data-driven insights
Support deployment and tuning of new RDA capabilities, scripts, dashboards, and automation logic for new tools and package types
Ensure monitoring strategies evolve appropriately as NPI transitions to HVM
Ensure critical process and equipment parameters are monitored effectively during NPI and pilot phases
Provide technical input to NPI readiness reviews, risk assessments, and ramp decision checkpoints
Support rapid root cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment- or process-driven excursions
Validate monitoring coverage and effectiveness for new equipment platforms and process flows
Analyze equipment and process performance metrics such as availability, stability, excursion rate, and recovery effectiveness

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Materials, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial, or related discipline)
0-2 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, advanced packaging, process engineering, equipment engineering, or RDA/automation roles
Strong experience supporting NPI, pilot lines, or early production ramps
Solid understanding of semiconductor equipment systems, process control concepts, and manufacturing variability
Hands-on experience with SPC/FDC, RDA platforms, or manufacturing data systems preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to connect process, equipment, and data insights
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and influence technical decisions
Strong documentation and communication skills
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