What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuous Improvement Engineer (PCVD) position at Micron Technology?
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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.
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
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For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (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. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
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 reduction
- Use dashboards, SPC, FDC, and alarm data to identify trends, reduce repeat issues, and validate improvements
- Promote strong quality culture through mentoring, training alignment, and reinforcement of Manufacturing 12 Disciplines
- Prepare and support internal, ISO, IATF, and customer audits, including follow-ups on findings
- Drive continuous improvement efforts and identify opportunities for AI-enabled quality and efficiency gains
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Materials Science, or related technical field
- Minimum 2 years' experience in semiconductor manufacturing or high-volume production environments required
- Hands-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 tools
- Ability to effectively influence cross-functional teams and drive accountability
- Experience in PCVD or thin film deposition processes
- Background in quality systems, audits, and compliance frameworks (ISO, IATF)
- Experience improving quality metrics such as defect reduction and excursion management
- Exposure to TPM practices and continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience leveraging AI solutions, LLMs, AI assistants or AI agents to deliver manufacturing quality improvements
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/careers
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (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. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.