Senior / Staff Probe Card Engineer

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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.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

Responsibilities for this role will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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.

Qualifications:

Successful candidates for this position must have:

• 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.

Required Experience:

• 10 years' experience in probe card design

Required Education:

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.

As 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.

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