Fab Equipment Engineer

1000 Micron Technology, Inc.; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid family leave

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking an Equipment Engineer to ensure reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

You'll own end-to-end equipment performance and partner with manufacturing, process engineering, maintenance, and supplier teams. As part of Micron’s AI-enabled ecosystem, Fab Equipment Engineers use AI-supported data and insights to improve tool performance, reliability, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Technical troubleshooting & problem solving capabilities.
• Root cause analysis and equipment/system diagnostics.
• Analyzing and interpreting data with SPC principles.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, automation and manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

• Own equipment performance and reliability by identifying issues and lifecycle improvements.
• Diagnose technical issues and enable rapid tool recovery to prevent problems.
• Drive equipment upgrade/modification projects and coordinate with vendors.
• Partner across Process, Manufacturing, Facilities, Quality and Maintenance teams to resolve issues.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Create and maintain SOPs and troubleshooting guides.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and manufacturing standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Continuous Improvement

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical field

Equivalent technical military experience

Tools

SPC

FDC

MES

Robotics

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. As an Equipment Engineer, you will ensure the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment by solving complex technical challenges, owning end-to-end equipment performances, and partnering across manufacturing, process engineering, maintenance, and supplier teams.

As part of Micron’s AI-enabled ecosystem, Fab Equipment Engineers use AI-supported data, equipment health insights, and advanced analytics to improve tool performance, reliability, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement across semiconductor manufacturing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own equipment performance and reliability by identifying issues, driving corrective actions, and lifecycle improvement strategies
• Diagnose technical issues by applying structured problem-solving and enabling rapid tool recovery to prevent emerging issues
• Drive equipment upgrade/modification projects, implement hardware solutions and partner with vendors to resolve issues
• Partner and collaborate across functions (Process, Manufacturing, Facilities, Quality, Maintenance teams) to resolve issues
• Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders
• Create and maintain SOPs, troubleshooting guides, and drive knowledge sharing
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and manufacturing standards

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Shown through education, internships, research, military, manufacturing, or professional experience.

Bachelor’s degree or advanced certification in a related technical field OR equivalent technical military experience OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Willing and able to: stand and walk full shifts on uneven or tight floors, wear PPE and cleanroom garments, bend, kneel, and climb to reach tools, lift up to 40 lbs, work 12-hour shifts, including nights and weekends (24/7 fabs).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Shown through education, internships, research, military, manufacturing, or professional experience.

• Technical troubleshooting & problem solving, root cause analysis, equipment/system diagnostics, analyzing and interpreting data SPC principles, Continuous Improvement
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, automation and manufacturing systems
• Technical documentation and communication
• Collaboration and teamwork across different functions
• Effective communication with a customer and stakeholder focus
• Takes ownership and initiative, adaptable to new environments
• Attention to detail, analytical thinking

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience or exposure to one or more of: Semiconductor manufacturing, High-volume manufacturing, Equipment maintenance & reliability, Robotics & automation, Vacuum systems, Industrial control systems, SPC, FDC, MES, Process improvement, Equipment qualification & validation

MICRON BENEFITS

• 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

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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Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.