Metrology & Real-Time Defect Analysis Technician

About the role

Micron is hiring a Metrology & Real-Time Defect Analysis Technician for its Fab 10A site. The technician supports metrology and real-time defect analysis operations by performing measurements, monitoring process deviations, helping engineers investigate defects and ensuring timely detection of quality issues. The role is hands-on, covering tool operation, data collection, basic troubleshooting, material disposition, product and tool qualification and improvement projects.

Key responsibilities

• Perform measurements using established recipes and operate inspection and metrology tools to detect defects quickly and accurately.
• Collect and organise measurement and defect data for engineer review.
• Monitor processes with SPC charts and follow sampling methods to spot deviations early, escalating abnormalities promptly.
• Support engineers with tool maintenance schedules, tool recovery and first-level equipment and system troubleshooting.
• Carry out internal preventive and corrective maintenance on metrology and real-time defect analysis tools.
• Assist engineers with data gathering and preliminary checks during defect investigations and improvement projects, and generate first-pass data analysis for root cause analysis.
• Support projects to improve inline detection, reduce measurement variability, increase efficiency and tool availability, and give tool performance feedback to suppliers.
• Keep up to date with recipe maintenance, basic troubleshooting and recovery procedures, and comply with operational procedures.
• Willingness to adopt AI-enabled ways of working; using digital tools, dashboards, automation and AI assistants such as Microsoft Copilot is advantageous.

Required profile

• Nitec, Higher Nitec, Diploma or equivalent in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Materials or a related field.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in semiconductor fabrication processes is preferred.
• Able to work 12-hour shifts (morning or night).
• Demonstrates Micron values: People, Innovation, Tenacity, Collaboration, Customer Focus and Speed.