Staff Engineer - SSD Failure Analysis

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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 RMA 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 Staff Engineer - SSD Failure Analysis, 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:

• 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

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
• 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 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:
$110,000.00 - $235,000.00 a year
Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.
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