CMP Equipment Engineer II: Drive Tool Uptime & Yield

1000 Micron Technology, Inc.; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Manassas, VA is seeking an experienced Equipment Engineer II to support CMP operations in a 300mm wafer fab.

You will maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize equipment to improve tool reliability, yield, and productivity. You will work with process engineers, technicians, vendors, and cross-functional teams to resolve issues, lead improvement projects, and support high-volume manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering Technology, or related technical field, or equivalent semiconductor industry experience.
• Semiconductor manufacturing or advanced equipment engineering experience.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize semiconductor manufacturing equipment for high-volume production.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues using structured problem-solving methods such as 8D, FMEA, SPC, and root cause analysis.
• Support tool installations, qualifications, upgrades, and process integration activities.
• Drive equipment uptime, reliability, throughput, and yield improvements.
• Lead continuous improvement and cost reduction projects.
• Analyze equipment and process data to identify performance gaps and corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain maintenance procedures, troubleshooting guides, and best-known methods (BKMs).
• Partner with vendors and sister sites to improve equipment performance and share best practices.
• Provide technical leadership, training, and mentoring to technicians and shift teams.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and cleanroom requirements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

EBARA 300X CMP

Applied Materials LK Prime (LKP)

Job description

Micron Technology, Inc. in Manassas, VA is seeking an experienced Equipment Engineer II to support CMP operations in a 300mm wafer fab.

You will maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize equipment to improve tool reliability, yield, and productivity. You will work with process engineers, technicians, vendors, and cross-functional teams to resolve issues, lead improvement projects, and support high-volume manufacturing.