PRINCIPAL ENGINEER, CONTROLLER QUALITY
Core
Lead end-to-end quality strategy, qualification, and continuous improvement for ASIC/SoC manufacturers supporting Micron's storage and memory solutions.
Role type
Principal Engineer, Controller Quality (Senior Technical Leadership)
Builds
Storage and memory controller products (ASIC/SoC) for SSD, embedded, and storage solutions
Domain
Semiconductor industry, specifically memory and storage controllers
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features (quality strategy, qualification, reliability)
Required skills
Semiconductor reliability methodologies, failure analysis, statistical quality tools (SPC, DOE, Weibull Analysis, Six Sigma), ASIC/SoC design knowledge, supplier qualification program leadership, 8D/CAPA initiatives, root cause investigation
Preferred skills
Six Sigma Black Belt certification, SSD/NAND Flash/DRAM qualification experience, automotive quality management systems (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, AEC-Q100, JEDEC), global supplier quality leadership across Asia and North America
Technologies
SPC, DOE, Weibull Analysis, HTOL, ELFR, ESD, 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 technical leadership with strategic oversight
