Equipment Engineer (CMP)

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

quipment Engineer II – CMP

Location: Manassas, VA (Fab 6)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Family: Equipment Engineering

About Micron

Micron Technology is a global leader in memory and storage solutions that enable technologies such as AI, 5G, cloud computing, and autonomous vehicles. Join a team committed to innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Position Summary

Micron is seeking an experienced Equipment Engineer II to support CMP operations in our 300mm semiconductor manufacturing facility in Manassas, VA. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing advanced wafer fabrication equipment to improve tool reliability, yield, productivity, and cost of ownership. The successful candidate will work closely with process engineers, technicians, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to resolve equipment issues, lead improvement projects, and support high-volume manufacturing operations.

Key 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent semiconductor industry experience.
• Semiconductor manufacturing or advanced equipment engineering experience.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with SPC, FDC, statistical analysis, and data-driven decision making.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting CMP equipment in a 300mm wafer fabrication environment.
• Hands-on experience with EBARA 300X and/or Applied Materials LK Prime (LKP) CMP platforms.
• Experience with equipment installation, qualification, maintenance strategy development, and reliability improvement.
• Knowledge of yield improvement methodologies, defect reduction, and process optimization.
• Experience working directly with equipment vendors and driving corrective actions to closure.
• Demonstrated success leading productivity, cost reduction, and equipment performance improvement projects.

What You’ll Bring

Strong ownership and accountability.

Ability to lead technical problem-solving efforts and drive issues to closure.

Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Strong mentoring and team-building skills.

Commitment to safety, quality, and manufacturing performance.

Ideal Candidate

An experienced CMP Equipment Engineer with direct knowledge of EBARA 300X and Applied Materials LK Prime (LKP) systems, strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities, and experience utilizing SPC, FDC, and data-driven methodologies to improve equipment performance. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of enhancing equipment reliability, yield, throughput, and overall factory performance in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment. Experience leveraging AI tools, automation, data analytics, or AI-enabled ways of working to improve engineering efficiency, troubleshooting effectiveness, and decision-making is highly desirable.

Micron Benefits

• 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 micron.com/careers/benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.