Quality Mechanical Lab Engineer

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.

We are seeking a highly motivated Quality Mechanical Lab Engineer to support material characterization, mechanical testing, and method development for semiconductor materials. This role focuses on the evaluation of thin films, rubber, metals, adhesives, and multilayer material systems through advanced mechanical and physical characterization techniques. The ideal candidate is hands-on, data-driven, and embraces challenges with a strong growth mindset. The engineer is also expected to leverage AI and digital tools to improve laboratory efficiency, data analysis, and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and optimize test methods for material property evaluation.
• Characterize and analyze mechanical properties of thin films, rubber, metals, polymers, and multilayer adhesive materials.
• Support material qualification, supplier validation, failure analysis, and process improvement activities.
• Perform statistical analyses and extract actionable insights from experimental data.
• Utilize AI tools and data analytics to improve testing efficiency, data interpretation, reporting automation, and problem-solving effectiveness.
• Establish testing standards, procedures, and laboratory SOPs.
• Collaborate with Quality, Process, Materials, R&D, and Supplier teams to resolve material-related issues.
• Drive continuous improvement of laboratory capabilities, testing methodologies, and digitalization initiatives.
• Document technical findings and provide engineering recommendations based on experimental results.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science or a related engineering discipline.
• Basic knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes and semiconductor materials.
• Experience in material characterization, mechanical testing, or laboratory operations.
• Strong hands-on laboratory skills and willingness to perform equipment operation and experiments.
• Experience in SOP development, technical documentation, and report preparation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets.
• Proficiency in data analysis and a willingness to apply AI-assisted tools in daily work.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with one or more of the following equipment: Peel Strength, Hardness Tester, Contact Angle Analyzer or other material characterization tools
• Knowledge of polymer, adhesive, packaging, or wafer-related materials.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled analytics, machine learning applications, Copilot, data visualization, or laboratory digitalization initiatives.
• Experience in failure analysis, process development, or quality engineering within the semiconductor industry.

Desired Attributes

• Strong growth mindset and passion for continuous learning.
• Hands-on, proactive, and willing to take on technical challenges.
• Curious and innovative in developing new testing methodologies.
• Comfortable leveraging AI and digital technologies to enhance productivity and engineering effectiveness.
• Data-driven decision maker with strong analytical thinking.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across functions.
• Committed to continuous improvement and technical excellence.

Work Environment

• Regular day shift.
• Laboratory-based role with extensive equipment operation and experimental work.
• Collaborative environment supporting semiconductor material development, qualification, and quality assurance.

About Micron Technology, Inc.

We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich lifefor all. With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications that unleash opportunities — from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience.

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