AMHS Equipment Engineer I: Automation & Optimization

Micron; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology in Boise, Idaho, seeks an Equipment Engineer I focused on Automated Material Handling System (AMHS) equipment to move and store semiconductor materials. You will learn, develop, and optimize manufacturing automation while gaining hands-on experience with reliability, data analytics, and project leadership.

Working with technicians and engineers, you'll troubleshoot equipment, start up systems, support continuous improvement, and apply AI-enabled tools to improve safety,

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in engineering principles is required.
• Experience with semiconductor manufacturing equipment is a plus.
• Ability to analyze data and drive improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Learning and supporting Automated Material Handling System (AMHS) equipment and associated factory automation systems.
• Utilizing data to identify equipment performance trends and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supporting troubleshooting activities and root cause investigations for equipment-related issues.
• Applying structured problem‑solving methodologies such as FMEA, 8D, SPC, and statistical data analysis.
• Collaborating with engineering teams to improve equipment reliability, performance, and productivity.
• Participating in equipment qualification, startup, and optimization activities.
• Learning preventive maintenance strategies and identifying opportunities to improve equipment performance.
• Supporting spare parts management to ensure equipment availability and maintenance readiness.
• Assisting with documentation updates, standardization efforts, and equipment change management activities.
• Developing technical knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes and factory automation systems.
• Utilizing AI-enabled tools, advanced analytics, and automation technologies to improve equipment reliability, identify trends, accelerate root cause analysis, and increase operational efficiency.
• Demonstrating a willingness to learn and apply emerging AI technologies, data analytics tools, and digital manufacturing solutions to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Equipment engineering

Automation systems

Data analytics

AI tools

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Project leadership

Tools

FMEA

8D

SPC

AI-enabled tools

Industrial automation software

Job description

Micron Technology in Boise, Idaho, seeks an Equipment Engineer I focused on Automated Material Handling System (AMHS) equipment to move and store semiconductor materials. You will learn, develop, and optimize manufacturing automation while gaining hands-on experience with reliability, data analytics, and project leadership.

Working with technicians and engineers, you'll troubleshoot equipment, start up systems, support continuous improvement, and apply AI-enabled tools to improve safety,