PRINCIPAL ENGINEER, CONTROLLER QUALITY
Core
Lead quality strategy, qualification, and continuous improvement for ASIC/SoC manufacturers supporting Micron's storage and memory solutions.
Role type
Principal Engineer, Controller Quality (Senior IC/Technical Leadership)
Builds
Storage and memory controller products (ASIC/SoC) for SSD, embedded, and storage solutions
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing, memory and storage
Required skills
Semiconductor reliability methodologies, failure analysis, statistical quality tools (SPC, DOE, Weibull Analysis, Six Sigma), ASIC/SoC design and qualification processes, 8D problem solving, CAPA, supplier audits, risk assessment (DFMEA/PFMEA), yield and reliability metrics analysis
Preferred skills
Six Sigma Black Belt, SSD/NAND Flash/DRAM qualification methodologies, automotive quality systems (IATF 16949, AEC-Q100), global supplier quality leadership, AI-driven data decision making
Technologies
SPC, DOE, Weibull Analysis, HTOL, ELFR, ESD, DFMEA, PFMEA, 8D, CAPA, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, AEC-Q100, JEDEC standards
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end quality strategy for ASIC/SoC suppliers from qualification through end-of-life; Drive supplier and controller qualification programs including risk assessments and production release approvals; Lead root cause investigations, 8D problem solving, and CAPA activities; Establish and improve supplier quality metrics (DPPM, yield, reliability, RMA rates); Partner with Engineering, Product, Test, and Supply Chain teams to mitigate quality risks; Conduct supplier audits and technical assessments across design, fabrication, assembly, and test operations
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
