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How much do wafer probe process engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for wafer probe process engineer in the United States is $92,018.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a wafer probe process engineer do?

A Wafer Probe Process Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining the processes used to electrically test semiconductor wafers before they are cut into individual chips. This role involves working with probe stations, designing test programs, analyzing test data, and troubleshooting issues to ensure product quality and yield. Wafer Probe Process Engineers collaborate closely with manufacturing, test, and design teams to improve testing methodologies and reduce defects. Their work is critical in identifying early defects in integrated circuits, thereby saving costs and improving overall production efficiency.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a wafer probe process engineer?

To thrive as a Wafer Probe Process Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical engineering, semiconductor device physics, and hands-on experience with wafer testing processes, typically supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with probe stations, automated test equipment (ATE), data analysis software, and statistical process control tools is essential. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are important soft skills for this role. These competencies are crucial for ensuring high product yield, process efficiency, and effective cross-functional collaboration in semiconductor manufacturing environments.

What are the typical challenges faced by a wafer probe process engineer and how can they be addressed?

Wafer Probe Process Engineers often encounter challenges such as maintaining high throughput while ensuring probe accuracy, minimizing yield loss due to probe-related defects, and adapting to rapid technology changes in test equipment. Collaboration with test engineering, equipment maintenance, and product development teams is essential to troubleshoot issues and optimize probe card performance. Staying up-to-date with new probing techniques and regularly analyzing test data can help address these challenges and improve process reliability.

What is the difference between Wafer Probe Process Engineer vs Test Engineer?

AspectWafer Probe Process EngineerTest Engineer
Primary FocusDeveloping and optimizing wafer probing processes for semiconductor testingDesigning and executing testing procedures for finished semiconductor devices
Work EnvironmentCleanroom, wafer fab facilitiesTest labs, production lines
Required SkillsProcess engineering, semiconductor fabrication, troubleshootingTesting methodologies, data analysis, equipment operation

While both roles are essential in semiconductor manufacturing, a Wafer Probe Process Engineer focuses on the testing process at the wafer level, ensuring probe stations operate efficiently. In contrast, a Test Engineer typically works on testing finished devices. Both roles require technical skills in semiconductor processes and testing, but their scope and focus differ within the production cycle.

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Infographic showing various Wafer Probe Process Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 7% Contract, and 13% Nights. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $92,018 per year, or $44.2 per hour.

TSE KEG Equipment Engineer

Boise, ID

Micron Technology Inc
Semiconductor and Electronic Component Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 9 days ago


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8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

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Job description

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

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.

Summary

The Test Solutions Engineering (TSE) organization develops and deploys advanced test solutions that enable high-quality semiconductor manufacturing across Microns global network. Within TSE, the Key Equipment Group (KEG) drives innovation, standardization, and operational excellence for wafer probing technologies, test equipment, and probe card solutions. The team partners closely with manufacturing, quality, engineering, and supplier organizations to improve performance, accelerate technology deployment, and deliver scalable manufacturing solutions!

Position Overview

As a TSE KEG Equipment Engineer, you will lead the development, qualification, and deployment of wafer probers, testers, probe cards, and supporting manufacturing technologies. You will collaborate with global cross-functional teams and external suppliers to improve equipment capability, efficiency, reliability, and product quality while enabling next-generation semiconductor technologies. This role offers the opportunity to drive innovation, solve complex technical challenges, and deliver measurable impact across Microns worldwide manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the development, evaluation, qualification, and deployment of wafer probers, testers, probe cards, and related manufacturing technologies
  • Define equipment specifications, design requirements, and qualification strategies that support global manufacturing and technology roadmaps
  • Drive first-of-a-kind equipment and process introductions, ensuring successful transition from concept through production deployment
  • Lead cross-functional projects with manufacturing, test engineering, process engineering, quality, and supplier partners to achieve business objectives
  • Investigate equipment and process deviations, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable corrective actions to improve performance and reliability
  • Design and execute experiments, analyze data, and apply statistical methods to support data-driven decision making and continuous improvement
  • Develop manufacturing metrics, best-known methods (BKMs), and process improvements that enhance quality, yield, throughput, and cost performance
  • Leverage AI-enabled tools and automation solutions to improve engineering productivity, technical problem solving, data analysis, and workflow efficiency
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience
  • 3+ years of experience in equipment engineering, manufacturing engineering, systems integration, or a related technical field
  • Experience leading engineering projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions
  • Experience applying structured problem-solving methodologies, statistical analysis, and Design of Experiments (DOE) techniques
  • Experience using CAD tools, interpreting electrical and mechanical schematics, and supporting equipment development or integration projects
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting semiconductor manufacturing, wafer probe operations, semiconductor test methodologies, or automated manufacturing equipment
  • Experience managing supplier relationships, equipment qualifications, and new technology deployment programs
  • Experience using 3D CAD tools and engineering analysis methods such as thermal, stress, structural, or flow analysis
  • Experience using statistical and data analysis software such as JMP or similar platforms
  • Experience applying AI-enabled tools, workflow automation, or advanced analytics to improve engineering processes and decision making
  • Experience and/or interest in developing Agentic AI workflows into current or future processes.

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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