Equipment Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Manassas, VA seeks a Fab Engineer to improve product quality, yield and productivity, lower costs and resolve manufacturing line problems.

You will develop process conditions and recipes, set parameters on semiconductor equipment, and lead yield and cost-reduction projects. You will work with shift teams to control deviations, qualify new equipment and materials, and explore Agentic AI workflows to enhance processes across the Fab Engineering organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent military experience in a technical field.
• 3+ years in semiconductor process or equipment engineering.
• Hands-on experience with FMEA, 8D, SPC or failure analysis.
• Ability to analyze process data to find trends and improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize process conditions, technology and wafer fabrication recipes to improve process capability, yield and product quality.
• Set up and adjust process parameters across a variety of semiconductor equipment.
• Find, diagnose and resolve process and manufacturing line problems through root cause analysis using failure analysis, FMEA, 8D and SPC methods.
• Partner with shift engineering and other process areas to control process deviations and investigate long-term defect issues.
• Lead and take part in yield improvement, cost reduction and productivity projects.
• Evaluate, plan and qualify new equipment, materials and process baselines so products meet design and performance specifications.
• Manage, audit and work with material suppliers to meet quality, cost and risk management goals.
• Use AI tools where they help, and contribute to developing Agentic AI workflows for current or future processes.

Skills

Semiconductor process

Equipment engineering

FMEA

8D

SPC

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Agentic AI workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent military experience

Tools

Equipment installation

Job description

Job Description Summary

• Department: Micron's Fab Engineering team brings together process and equipment engineers who start up, develop and optimize the manufacturing processes behind Micron's products.
• Position: As a Fab Engineer, you will improve product quality, reliability, yield and productivity, lower costs, manage risk and resolve manufacturing line problems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize process conditions, technology and wafer fabrication recipes to improve process capability, yield and product quality.
• Set up and adjust process parameters across a variety of semiconductor equipment.
• Find, diagnose and resolve process and manufacturing line problems through root cause analysis using failure analysis, FMEA, 8D and SPC methods.
• Partner with shift engineering and other process areas to control process deviations and investigate long-term defect issues.
• Lead and take part in yield improvement, cost reduction and productivity projects.
• Evaluate, plan and qualify new equipment, materials and process baselines so products meet design and performance specifications.
• Manage, audit and work with material suppliers to meet quality, cost and risk management goals.
• Use AI tools where they help, and contribute to developing Agentic AI workflows for current or future processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent technical military experience.
• 3+ years of experience in semiconductor process or equipment engineering, gained through professional work, internships, research or military service.
• Hands-on experience using structured problem-solving methods (FMEA, 8D, SPC or failure analysis) to resolve process issues.
• Skill in analyzing process data to find trends, deviations and improvement opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in one or more process areas: Photo, CVD, PVD, Diffusion, Implant, Etch, CMP or Wet.
• Experience leading new process qualifications, yield improvement or cost reduction projects in high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience with tool installation and qualification.
• Experience with supplier management or material quality audits.
• Experience and/or interest in developing Agentic AI workflows into current or future processes.

Job Profile(s)

FAB Engineer 2

Relocation Level: TBD

Benefits

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 Benefits | Micron Technology, Inc

Equal Opportunity

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.