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Business Data Analyst roles in analytics, statistics, and information systems qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months of F-1 work authorization. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign a Form I-983 training plan before your extension begins.
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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.
As a Realtime Defect Analysis (RDA) Technology Development Engineer at Micron, you will learn how to use pioneering defect detection equipment and processes to fix and solve issues. The goal of this position is to accelerate cycles of learning and technology transfer in Technology Development. We need engineers who are passionate about detecting problems and eager to make changes for the better.
You will have the opportunity to learn defect detection equipment applications and also use data analysis skills to identify and solve process issues. This position will provide the opportunity for you to collaborate with engineers in process integration, process development, data science, and yield analysis within and outside Technology Development. As a Technology Development RDA engineer, your ideas will have the ability to impact the team globally. You will be responsible to support experimentation, data analysis, baseline health metrics, and systematic and random defect improvement through partnering with others in Research and Development and High Volume Manufacturing.
Responsibilities:
- Reviewing and analyzing experimental process flows looking for defect anomalies and quarantining process tools that are out of control
- Possess a continuous improvement process (CIP) demeanor, looking for ways to improve operations, and how to make a difference today!
- Recognize, identify, and raise awareness of process anomalies with the motivation of "who needs to know this now!"
- We want our engineers to use inline process signals to drive process improvements
- Work with new inspection tools and strategies to drive towards earlier detection of problems and identify the sources
- Build and improve upon techniques and identify new ways to use existing tools in order to identify relevant process issues
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of semiconductor fabrication techniques.
- Experience with inspection data analysis (EBEAM, X-ray, Laser or Optical Systems)
- Ability to apply and use basic Data Science and Data Manipulation (scripting, coding, or programming)
- We need an engineer drawn to creative problem solving and innovative solutions that are presented clearly.
- Ability to investigate process anomalies, root cause analysis, data manipulation, and correlations
- Proactive and passionate about learning (training and coursework)
- Demonstrated ability to innovate and drive effective change in an energizing environment
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or related field accepted.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree (preferred) in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or related field.
- Ability to participate in technical meetings and then synthesize from it new opportunities or novel approaches
- Ability to collaborate with the global network to develop best-known methods and maintain alignment between sites
- Demonstrated combination of flexibility and tenacity in the pursuit of goals
- Excellent technical, communication, and analytical skills
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.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
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.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
Micron Foundation
Strong communities and education are vital to the success of both society and innovative companies. Every Micron site understands the complex needs of their local community. Whether it’s through strategic giving, sponsorships or deploying team member volunteers, we are making a difference.
Sustainability
Micron is committed to sustainable practices and supporting our global community. We are building and maintaining sustainable operations, products, and communities while focusing on opportunities and risks that are most important to our business success and stakeholders.
Insights from previous hires
Years of experience
- < 2
- 2-4
- 4-8
- Less than 2 years
- 2 - 4 years
- 4 - 8 years
- 8+ years
Top skills
- Chemistry
- Analysis
- Chemical Engineering
- Academic Writing
- Defect Elimination
- Data Science
- Data Analysis
- Conducting Experiments
- Cleanroom Processing
- Clean Rooms
Previously worked at
Previously worked as
- Senior Engineer
- Engineer
- Lead Engineer
- Research Engineer
- Development Engineer
INTRODUCTION
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.
As a Realtime Defect Analysis (RDA) Technology Development Engineer at Micron, you will learn how to use pioneering defect detection equipment and processes to fix and solve issues. The goal of this position is to accelerate cycles of learning and technology transfer in Technology Development. We need engineers who are passionate about detecting problems and eager to make changes for the better.
You will have the opportunity to learn defect detection equipment applications and also use data analysis skills to identify and solve process issues. This position will provide the opportunity for you to collaborate with engineers in process integration, process development, data science, and yield analysis within and outside Technology Development. As a Technology Development RDA engineer, your ideas will have the ability to impact the team globally. You will be responsible to support experimentation, data analysis, baseline health metrics, and systematic and random defect improvement through partnering with others in Research and Development and High Volume Manufacturing.
Responsibilities:
- Reviewing and analyzing experimental process flows looking for defect anomalies and quarantining process tools that are out of control
- Possess a continuous improvement process (CIP) demeanor, looking for ways to improve operations, and how to make a difference today!
- Recognize, identify, and raise awareness of process anomalies with the motivation of "who needs to know this now!"
- We want our engineers to use inline process signals to drive process improvements
- Work with new inspection tools and strategies to drive towards earlier detection of problems and identify the sources
- Build and improve upon techniques and identify new ways to use existing tools in order to identify relevant process issues
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of semiconductor fabrication techniques.
- Experience with inspection data analysis (EBEAM, X-ray, Laser or Optical Systems)
- Ability to apply and use basic Data Science and Data Manipulation (scripting, coding, or programming)
- We need an engineer drawn to creative problem solving and innovative solutions that are presented clearly.
- Ability to investigate process anomalies, root cause analysis, data manipulation, and correlations
- Proactive and passionate about learning (training and coursework)
- Demonstrated ability to innovate and drive effective change in an energizing environment
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or related field accepted.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree (preferred) in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or related field.
- Ability to participate in technical meetings and then synthesize from it new opportunities or novel approaches
- Ability to collaborate with the global network to develop best-known methods and maintain alignment between sites
- Demonstrated combination of flexibility and tenacity in the pursuit of goals
- Excellent technical, communication, and analytical skills
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.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
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.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
Micron Foundation
Strong communities and education are vital to the success of both society and innovative companies. Every Micron site understands the complex needs of their local community. Whether it’s through strategic giving, sponsorships or deploying team member volunteers, we are making a difference.
Sustainability
Micron is committed to sustainable practices and supporting our global community. We are building and maintaining sustainable operations, products, and communities while focusing on opportunities and risks that are most important to our business success and stakeholders.
Insights from previous hires
Years of experience
- < 2
- 2-4
- 4-8
- Less than 2 years
- 2 - 4 years
- 4 - 8 years
- 8+ years
Top skills
- Chemistry
- Analysis
- Chemical Engineering
- Academic Writing
- Defect Elimination
- Data Science
- Data Analysis
- Conducting Experiments
- Cleanroom Processing
- Clean Rooms
Previously worked at
Previously worked as
- Senior Engineer
- Engineer
- Lead Engineer
- Research Engineer
- Development Engineer
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Business Data Analyst
Confirm your CIP code qualifies
Pull your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code from your transcript or DSO and cross-reference it against DHS's STEM Designated Degree Program list. Statistics, computer science, and information systems CIP codes typically qualify; a general business degree often doesn't without a quantitative concentration.
Filter job postings by E-Verify status
Before applying, confirm the employer is enrolled in E-Verify by searching the E-Verify employer search tool directly. Many analytics teams at consulting firms or regional companies opt out, which disqualifies them from hiring you on a STEM OPT extension regardless of role fit.
Target LCA-filing employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with active Labor Condition Application filings for data analyst roles. This filters your search to companies already familiar with work authorization requirements, cutting the time you spend educating hiring managers about STEM OPT.
Prepare your I-983 training plan before the offer
Draft the learning objectives and supervisor evaluation sections of Form I-983 tailored to the Business Data Analyst role you're targeting. Arriving with a near-complete training plan shows employers the extension process is manageable and accelerates their HR sign-off.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating
Look up the SOC code 15-2051 wage level for your target metro area using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing rate, so knowing the floor protects you from low-ball offers that create compliance risk.
Understand cap-gap if your OPT end date overlaps October
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition before your OPT expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. File your I-765 renewal for the STEM OPT extension early so you have continuous authorization if the H-1B path also opens.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Business Data Analyst role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your job duties align with a STEM-designated CIP code on the DHS list and your degree falls under a qualifying field such as statistics, computer science, mathematics, or information systems. The role itself isn't automatically STEM-eligible; the connection between your specific degree and the analyst function is what USCIS evaluates when your DSO recommends the extension.
What does an employer need to do to hire me on STEM OPT?
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify, not just registered. They also need to sign Form I-983, which documents your training objectives, supervision structure, and evaluation schedule in the Business Data Analyst role. The signed I-983 goes to your DSO before the extension is recommended, so start that conversation with HR as soon as you have an offer.
How do I find Business Data Analyst jobs where employers already understand STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with Labor Condition Application filing history for data and analyst roles, which signals familiarity with work authorization sponsorship. Targeting companies that have filed LCAs reduces the friction of explaining your status and increases the chance the employer already has an E-Verify account and an HR process in place.
What happens to my work authorization if my STEM OPT expires while I'm waiting for an H-1B decision?
If your employer submitted an H-1B petition before your OPT or STEM OPT end date and you were selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization automatically through September 30 of that fiscal year. You can continue working in your Business Data Analyst role without interruption during that gap, but you must remain employed by the same petitioning employer.
What is Form I-983 and what does it need to cover for a data analyst position?
Form I-983 is the mandatory training plan that documents how your Business Data Analyst role advances your STEM education. It must specify learning objectives tied to your degree field, identify your direct supervisor, and outline the evaluation schedule USCIS requires. Your employer signs it, your DSO submits it, and you must update it if your role, supervisor, or work location changes materially during the extension period.