FAB Engineer

micron; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to develop and optimize wet chemical clean and etch processes in a high-volume semiconductor fabrication environment.

You will lead efforts to improve product quality, reliability, and yield while driving cost reduction and productivity improvements. The role involves resolving line issues, qualifying new processes and materials, and collaborating with suppliers and multi-functional teams to meet quality and risk-management objectives.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 2 years of experience in process development or manufacturing engineering.
• Strong data analysis, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to improve product quality, reliability, and yield while driving cost reduction and productivity improvements.
• Resolve manufacturing line issues, qualify new processes and materials, and collaborate with suppliers and multi-functional teams to meet quality and risk management objectives.
• Develop and optimize wet chemical clean and etch processes to improve yield, quality, and cost.
• Identify and resolve process-related issues using structured problem-solving tools.
• Lead process, equipment, and material evaluations and implement changes at the process step.
• Support new process baseline qualifications and ensure alignment with sister fabs.
• Collaborate with suppliers to meet quality, cost, and risk management goals.
• Maintain detailed documentation of process findings, characterizations, and risk assessments.
• Participate in yield improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to resolve line issues and improve process control.

Skills

Root cause analysis

FMEA

8D

SPC

Quality escalation

Troubleshooting

Process evaluation

Equipment evaluation

Material evaluation

Yield improvement

Cost reduction

Process adjustments

Process management

Data analysis

Education

Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

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.

Responsible for developing and optimizing wet chemical clean and etch processes in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment. Lead efforts to improve product quality, reliability, and yield, while driving cost reduction and productivity improvements. Resolve manufacturing line issues, qualifying new processes and materials, and collaborate with suppliers and multi-functional teams to meet quality and risk management objectives. Apply structured problem-solving methodologies such as failure analysis, FMEA, 8D, and SPC to support continuous improvement and technology development. Develop and optimize wet chemical clean and etch processes to improve yield, quality, and cost. Identify and resolve process-related issues using structured problem-solving tools. Lead process, equipment, and material evaluations and implement changes at the process step. Support new process baseline qualifications and ensure alignment with sister fabs. Collaborate with suppliers to meet quality, cost, and risk management goals. Maintain detailed documentation of process findings, characterizations, and risk assessments. Participate in yield improvement and cost reduction initiatives. Work closely with manufacturing teams to resolve line issues and improve process control.

Employer will accept a Master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.

Position requires:

• Statistical data and root cause analysis;
• FMEA, 8D or SPC methodology;
• Product quality escalation and troubleshooting;
• Process, equipment and material evaluation and optimization, yield improvement and cost reduction activities;
• Assessing process adjustment requirements and process improvements to manufacture new product or part types;
• Process Management Projects; and
• Data collection and analysis.

The US base salary range that Micron Technology, Inc. estimates it could pay for this full-time position is $115,000.00 - $139,000.00. For additional pay & benefits information, please refer to the requisition at Micron.com/careers.

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 micron.com/careers/benefits.

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.

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