CMP Equipment Manager

Micron Technology, Inc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Boise, Idaho, seeks a CMP Equipment Manager to lead and develop a high‑performing CMP equipment engineering team.

You will set strategic vision, optimize manufacturing performance, and align execution with Micron’s global objectives, partnering across functions to deliver top‑tier yield, throughput, and cost performance. You will drive data‑driven improvements, apply AI-enabled analytics for predictive maintenance, and foster a culture of safety, collaboration, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field and 5+ years of CMP semiconductor manufacturing experience, or 10+ years of direct CMP equipment engineering experience.
• 2+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams or leading critical engineering projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience in equipment performance optimization, root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions in a semiconductor fabrication environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop an elite CMP equipment engineering team with clear performance targets.
• Drive manufacturing optimization through equipment performance improvement, yield, throughput, and cost reduction using data-driven methodologies.
• Partner cross-functionally to deploy best-known methods, optimize capacity, and support tool lifecycle activities including installs, upgrades, and relocations.
• Leverage AI-enabled analytics to improve equipment performance and predictive maintenance.
• Foster safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement while engaging with suppliers to achieve benchmark equipment availability and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven decision making

AI analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field

Tools

CMP systems

On-board metrology toolsets

AI-assisted tools

Job description

Req ID: JR109176 CMP Equipment Manager

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.

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

Micron's Equipment Engineering organization is at the forefront of enabling advanced semiconductor manufacturing at scale within the newest U.S. memory fabrication facility. The CMP team collaborates closely with Manufacturing, Technology Development, Procurement, Facilities, and global engineering partners to drive equipment performance, innovation, and operational excellence. This team plays a meaningful role in delivering world-class yield, throughput, and cost performance.

As the CMP Equipment Manager, you will lead and develop a high-performing team responsible for CMP equipment engineering. This role is accountable for setting the strategic vision, optimizing manufacturing performance, and aligning execution to Micron's global business objectives. You will partner internally and externally to enable best-in-class equipment capability while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop an elite CMP equipment engineering team, establishing clear performance targets aligned to fab output, yield, and cost objectives.
• Drive manufacturing optimization through equipment performance improvement, yield enhancement, throughput maximization, and cost reduction using data-driven methodologies.
• Partner cross-functionally (Manufacturing, TD, ATE, Procurement, Facilities) and globally to deploy best-known methods (BKM), optimize capacity, and support tool lifecycle activities including installs, upgrades, and relocations.
• Leverage AI-enabled and AI-supported analytics to improve equipment performance, enable predictive maintenance, accelerate root cause analysis, and enhance decision-making.
• Foster a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement while engaging with suppliers to achieve benchmark equipment availability and performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field and 5+ years of CMP semiconductor manufacturing experience, or 10+ years of direct CMP equipment engineering experience.
• 2+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams or leading critical engineering projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience in equipment performance optimization, root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions in a semiconductor fabrication environment.
• Solid understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes, including CMP process and CMP Equipment and on-board metrology toolsets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience leading teams of 8+ engineers/technicians in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Experience with CMP systems and supplier collaboration for equipment performance improvement.
• Proven ability to apply Artificial Intelligence and AI-assisted tools for equipment analytics, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong track record influencing across global teams and presenting complex technical topics to senior leadership.

Job Profile(s):

Equipment Engineering Manager 1 - Equipment Engineer (Supervisory) 5

Relocation Level:

TBD

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