Senior / Staff Probe Card Engineer

Micron • Boise, ID

18h

About The Position

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. As a Probe Card Engineer at Micron Technology, Inc., within Test Solutions Engineering (TSE), Key Equipment Group (KEG); you will be responsible for design, and qualification of probe cards enabling Micron’s current and next generation products. You will provide probe card-related technical direction across all Micron global Probe locations. You will work internally with Test, Assembly, Design and Product Engineering teams and High-Volume Manufacturing (HVM) site teams. You will collaborate with industry probe card suppliers and develop solutions enabling Micron’s roadmap. A typical day in this position requires creativity, tenacity and innovation in the deployment of first-of-a-kind unique probe cards.

Requirements

• 10 years of hands-on probe card design experience.
• Strong understanding of analog circuits, discrete and active component selection.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical build specifications.
• Hands-on wafer test cell (i.e. Probers, Tester) capability to validate probe cards designs.
• Knowledge in mechanical thermal properties and CTE matching.
• Previous (SI/PI) Signal Integrity and Power Integrity understanding related to probe cards.
• Proficiency in statistics, data analysis, and design of experiments.
• High degree of self-initiative with an ability to think and act independently.
• Ability to manage multiple designs concurrently and see them to a conclusion based on a given timeline.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of 3D CAD software and ability to use frequently.
• 10 years’ experience in probe card design
• A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Qualify First of a Kind (FOAK) probe card technologies enabling device roadmap requirements.
• Own and develop probe card design specifications, processes and documentation.
• Drive probe card design reviews that result in a zero-defect design culture.
• Manage Probe Card supplier base to address technical requirements, quality, and change management.
• Initiate and chair meetings with Micron global Production sites in support of probe card technology.
• De-bug pre-production probe card issues through in-depth technical analysis identifying root causes to implement corrective feedback solutions to suppliers and internal engineering groups.
• Support ad-hoc problematic probe card tactical issue resolutions that impede technology adoption.
• Perform statistical analysis of probe card related manufacturing data to ensure technology meets roadmap.
• Participate in new Probe equipment definition and generate specification requirements related to probe cards.
• Drive and own Probe card design reviews with internal peer technical teams.
• Effectively prepare and present information to Engineering leadership teams.
• Maintain a strong collaborative relationship with peer groups in other functional areas.
• Contribute to probe card design rules, bond pad layout design in advancement of roadmap and technology.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees