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SSD Failure Analysis Engineer

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In-Office
Longmont, CO
95K-201K Annually
Senior level
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Longmont, CO
95K-201K Annually
Senior level
As an SSD Failure Analysis Engineer, you will lead failure analysis efforts on returned SSDs, manage critical cases, and communicate findings to stakeholders.
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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.

About Our Team:

Micron’s QRA (Quality and Reliability Assurance) team is dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of SSD product reliability and performance. We work closely with engineering, business, and customer-facing teams to analyze returned products, resolve technical issues, and drive continuous improvement.

Position Overview:

As a QRA SSD RMA Engineer, you will lead formal failure analysis efforts on customer-returned SSDs, identifying root causes at both the electrical and physical levels. You will manage critical RMA cases, produce detailed reports, and serve as a technical liaison to internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

  • 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

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 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

  • Strong background in failure analysis and system-level testing

  • Proficiency in SSD architecture and NAND flash memory operations

  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 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

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:

$95,000.00 - $200,500.00

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.  The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations.  Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training.  The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs.  Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Additional compensation may include benefits, discretionary bonuses and equity.

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future.  We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget.  Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave.  Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays.  For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.

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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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.

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Top Skills

Nand Flash Memory Operations
Pcie
Sata
Ssd Architecture
System Debugging Tools

Micron Technology Longmont, Colorado, USA Office

1900 Pike Rd, Longmont, CO, United States, 80501

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