Dry Etch Process Engineer: Innovate & Optimize

Micron Technology; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking a Fab Engineer to develop, optimize, and sustain semiconductor fabrication processes for high-volume production. You will work with cross-functional teams to resolve process issues, improve yield, and implement new materials and equipment.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with SPC and DOE, and a track record in AI-assisted tooling to drive productivity and quality in manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Semiconductor Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in process development, process optimization, or semiconductor manufacturing environments.
• Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and process monitoring methodologies.
• Experience managing technical projects and coordinating activities across multiple stakeholders.
• Experience applying AI, Generative AI, or AI-assisted tools to improve engineering workflows, data analysis, problem solving, or productivity.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and sustain semiconductor fabrication processes to improve yield, quality, reliability, productivity, and manufacturing cost performance.
• Analyze process excursions and manufacturing issues using SPC, FMEA, root cause analysis, and 8D problem-solving to drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Evaluate, qualify, and implement new equipment, materials, process recipes, and technology changes while ensuring compliance with performance and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams to reduce process variation, improve process capability, and support new product introductions.
• Utilize data analytics, Generative AI, AI-enabled tools, and automation solutions to improve workflow efficiency, develop analytical insights, and support data-driven decision making.

Skills

SPC knowledge

Process development

AI / Generative AI experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / related technical discipline

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Python

LAM KIYO etch systems

JMP

Job description

Micron Technology is seeking a Fab Engineer to develop, optimize, and sustain semiconductor fabrication processes for high-volume production. You will work with cross-functional teams to resolve process issues, improve yield, and implement new materials and equipment.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with SPC and DOE, and a track record in AI-assisted tooling to drive productivity and quality in manufacturing environments.