Senior Director, Product Yield Enhancement (PYE)
Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions. The Senior Director of PYE leads Micron’s centralized failure analysis and yield engineering function, operating 24/7 across five sites in four countries with more than 350 team members. The role supports new technology ramp, customer escalations, and yield sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute a multi‑year strategic vision for PYE, aligned with Micron’s technology roadmap and customer requirements; provide strategic counsel to executive leadership on technology readiness, product quality risks, and yield critical decisions.
- Direct PYE’s 24/7 operations across all global sites, driving standardized methodologies, strong cycle‑time performance, and rapid‑response readiness for critical escalations and product qualifications; lead effective problem solving for RMA root‑cause investigations, formal 8D corrective actions, and qualification support; engage directly with key customers and industry partners as needed.
- Develop and retain a strong bench of leaders and engineers capable of operating independently across regions; drive structured career development across both management and technical contributor paths.
Additional Responsibilities
- Serve as Micron’s subject matter expert in failure analysis and yield engineering, providing critical data and analysis for new product qualifications, process change verification, and customer communications.
- Own and drive the PYE enterprise capability and lab roadmap, scaling global FA capability and standardizing execution while supporting internal and external commitments.
- Manage internal budgets, including capital expenditure optimization for analytical laboratory sites.
- Partner with Technology Development, Global Quality, Process Integration, Product Engineering, and Manufacturing to translate failure analysis findings into actionable process and design improvements.
- Drive adoption of advanced analytics and AI‑enabled workflows to accelerate root‑cause analysis and improve engineering productivity.
Candidate Profile
- Minimum of 20 years of experience in semiconductor failure analysis, yield engineering, or closely related disciplines, including at least 10 years in global leadership roles.
- Demonstrated experience leading large, globally distributed organizations with a consistent record of building and sustaining high‑performing teams.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage at all levels of the organization.
What to Expect
This senior people‑leadership role offers a stimulating, challenging, and balanced work environment where personal and professional growth, achievement, and excellence are highly valued. Micron provides significant autonomy and encourages innovation, creativity, and the development of new ideas.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans available in all locations.
- Income protection programs for illness or injury; paid family leave.
- Robust paid time‑off program and paid holidays.
- Other benefit programs available through the Micron Benefits Guide.
Equal Opportunity Employment
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.
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