Fab Support Continuous Improvement Engineer

Micron Technology; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology in Boise, Idaho seeks a Fab Support Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead projects that boost reliability, optimize maintenance strategies, reduce costs, and enhance performance of Fab Support systems including pumps, abatement systems, chillers, and related infrastructure.

The role partners with Tool Owners, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Facilities, and Suppliers to analyze equipment performance and implement sustainable improvements aligned with Safety, Quality, Cost, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• More than two years semiconductor experience supporting reliability and maintenance engineering of pumps, abatement systems, chillers, or other support equipment.
• Familiarity with TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma principles.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret data and identify improvement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Introduce improvements that raise reliability and performance.
• Evaluate preventative maintenance effectiveness, support optimization strategies using equipment performance and reliability data and reduce unplanned downtime and maintenance costs.
• Analyze downtime, maintenance, and equipment performance data to identify recurring issues for reliability improvement.
• Guide activites for engineering practices and quality requirements.
• Develop and maintain equipment performance metrics and dashboards.
• Coordinate equipment improvement projects, upgrades, and reliability initiatives.
• Identify and complete continuous improvement projects for Fab Support systems.
• Develop and standardize Best-Known Methods (BKMs) and processes.

Skills

TPM

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

AI-enabled tools

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.

Join Micron’s ambitious team of engineers dedicated to driving world-class improvements in our engineering processes. Our department is laser-focused on optimizing operations to ensure flawless execution and delivering outstanding results across our global network.

As a Fab Support Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will identify and execute projects that improve reliability, optimize maintenance strategies, reduce costs, and enhance operational performance across Fab Support systems, including pumps, abatement systems, chillers, and related infrastructure. You will partner closely with Tool Owners, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Facilities, and Suppliers to analyze equipment performance, resolve recurring issues, and implement sustainable improvements that support Micron's Safety, Quality, Cost, and Output objectives.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys data analysis, problem solving, project coordination, and driving measurable improvements across multiple equipment functions.

Responsibilities

• Introduce improvements that raise reliability and performance.
• Evaluate preventative maintenance effectiveness, support optimization strategies using equipment performance and reliability data and reduce unplanned downtime and maintenance costs.
• Analyze downtime, maintenance, and equipment performance data to identify recurring issues for reliability improvement.
• Guide activites for engineering practices and quality requirements.
• Develop and maintain equipment performance metrics and dashboards.
• Coordinate equipment improvement projects, upgrades, and reliability initiatives.
• Identify and complete continuous improvement projects for Fab Support systems.
• Develop and standardize Best-Known Methods (BKMs) and processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field, or equivalent engineering and semiconductor experience.
• More than two years semiconductor experience supporting reliability and maintenance engineering of pumps, abatement systems, chillers, or other support equipment.
• Familiarity with TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma principles.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret data and identify improvement opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize various projects and responsibilities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated experience improving safety, quality and operational performance.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency using AI-enabled tools to improve documentation quality, workflow efficiency, and data-driven decision-making with an interest in developing Agentic AI workflows into current and future processes.

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth.

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.

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.

To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers

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.

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