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Micron Technology · 2 days ago

Staff Engineer - SSD Failure Analysis

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence. As a Staff Engineer - SSD Failure Analysis, you will lead formal failure analysis efforts on customer-returned SSDs, manage critical RMA cases, and serve as a technical liaison to stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth electrical diagnostics using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power measurement tools to isolate component-level failures
Collaborate with hardware design, firmware, and validation teams to replicate electrical anomalies and propose corrective actions for future product revisions
Perform electrical and mechanical failure analysis on returned SSDs
Generate and communicate comprehensive FA reports to internal and external teams
Lead escalations for RMA cases, ensuring timely resolution and updates
Set up and manage debug systems for DOE and error replication
Provide technical consultation and support to customer-facing teams

Qualification

Electrical debugging toolsSignal integrityComponent-level failure mechanismsBoard-level analysisStorage industry experiencePCIeSATA familiarityAnalytical skillsProject coordinationProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsTime management

Required

Master's degree in Electronics, Computer, or Systems Engineering, or a related field
7+ years of experience in product engineering, system engineering, validation, or quality assurance
Proven experience with electrical debugging tools (oscilloscopes, multimeters, bus analyzers) and hands-on hardware repair or rework
Strong understanding of signal integrity, power delivery, and component-level failure mechanisms in high-speed storage devices
Ability to interpret schematics and perform board-level analysis for SSD and NAND-based systems
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred

Experience in the storage industry and customer-facing technical roles
Familiarity with PCIe, SATA, and bus tracing tools for system debugging
Strong time management and project coordination skills
Self-motivated with a commitment to continuous technical development
Willingness to work flexible hours and travel as needed

Benefits

Choice of medical, dental and vision plans
Benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
Paid family leave
Robust paid time-off program
Paid holidays

Company

Micron Technology

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Micron Technology is a semiconductor company that produces DRAM, SDRAM, flash memory, SSD and CMOS image sensing chips.

H1B Sponsorship

Micron Technology has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$8.9B
Key Investors
U.S. Department of Commerce
2025-04-24Post Ipo Debt· $1.75B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-04-18Grant· $6.1B

Leadership Team

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Sanjay Mehrotra
Chairman, President & CEO
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Gursharan Singh
Senior Vice President BE Operations
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