Fab Equipment Engineer

Socket.dev; Manassas, Virginia (VA, MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology in Manassas, VA is seeking an Equipment Engineer to drive reliability and performance of advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment. You will own end-to-end tool performance, apply AI-supported data insights, and collaborate with manufacturing, process engineering, maintenance, and suppliers to deliver continuous improvement.

You will diagnose issues, implement hardware solutions, upgrade projects, develop SOPs, and share knowledge while ensuring safety and quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced certification in a related technical field OR equivalent technical military experience OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Technical troubleshooting & problem solving, root cause analysis, equipment/system diagnostics,analyzingand interpreting data
• SPC principles, Continuous Improvement
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, automation and manufacturing systems

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 andmaintainSOPs, troubleshooting guides, and drive knowledge sharing
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and manufacturing standards

Skills

Technical troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Equipment diagnostics

Data interpretation

Continuous improvement

Mechanical/Electrical/Automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or advanced certification in a related technical field

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.

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 byidentifyingissues, 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 andmaintainSOPs, troubleshooting guides, and drive knowledge sharing

• Ensure compliance with safety,qualityand manufacturing standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

• Technical troubleshooting & problem solving, root cause analysis, equipment/system diagnostics,analyzingand interpreting data

• SPC principles, Continuous Improvement

• Experience with mechanical, electrical, automation and manufacturing systems

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience or exposure to semiconductor manufacturing, High-volume manufacturing, Equipment maintenance & reliability, Robotics & automation, Vacuum systems, Industrial control systems,SPC, FDC, MES, Process improvement
• Good understanding of Agentic AI or willingness to learn Agentic AI to help develop efficient workflow.

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

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.

For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at [e-mail] or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3).

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.

AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.