Fab Equipment Engineer

Micron Technology; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking an Equipment Engineer to ensure reliability and performance of advanced semiconductor manufacturing tools. You will own end-to-end equipment performance, apply AI-supported data insights, and partner with Process, Manufacturing, Facilities and Maintenance teams to drive improvements.

Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, guiding corrective actions, and leading hardware upgrade projects while maintaining safety and quality standards across a 24/7 fab environment.

Qualifications

• Shown through education, internships, research, military, manufacturing, or professional experience.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, mechanical drawings, and process documentation.
• Comfort with performing in 12-hour shifts in a 24/7 fabs environment.

Responsibilities

• Own equipment performance and reliability by identifying issues and driving corrective actions.
• Diagnose technical issues using structured problem solving and rapid tool recovery to prevent outages.
• Lead equipment upgrade/modification projects and coordinate with vendors on hardware solutions.
• Collaborate across Process, Manufacturing, Facilities, Quality and Maintenance to resolve issues.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders and teams.
• Create and maintain SOPs, troubleshooting guides and share knowledge.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and manufacturing standards.

Skills

Technical troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Equipment diagnostics

Data interpretation

SPC principles

Continuous Improvement

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Automation systems

Manufacturing systems

Technical documentation

Communication

Collaboration

Customer/stakeholder focus

Ownership & initiative

Attention to detail

Education

Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Chemical Engineering / Materials Science / Manufacturing / Mechatronics / Industrial 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.

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 disciplines include Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering

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

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.

Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.

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