Global Engineering Lab (GEL) Equipment Maintenance Technician

Micron Technology; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking a GEL Equipment Maintenance Technician to monitor, sustain, and improve equipment in Boise. You will collaborate with Shift Operations team members, area equipment engineers, and tool vendors to ensure efficient tool performance in a dynamic, new technology and manufacturing environment.

The role requires experience maintaining manufacturing equipment and 12-hour shifts, with strong mechanical, electronic, and PC/ Linux tooling skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required in a technical field and 2+ years in maintaining manufacturing equipment or related experience.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts (3 on/4 off or 4 on/3 off) and adapt to overtime.
• 4+ years of experience performing preventive maintenance and repairs on industrial machinery with minimal downtime.
• 4+ years of experience using mechanical, electronic, and PC/software (Windows/Linux) skills to resolve equipment issues.
• 4+ years’ experience maintaining manufacturing equipment, automation, and/or technical military experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members and communicate preventative maintenance needs, addressing safety concerns.
• Identify performance gaps and implement strategic improvements, documenting hardware and process deviations.
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of the cleanroom or lab area by adhering to housekeeping protocols.
• Participate in teams focused on enhancing equipment availability and implementing improvement initiatives.
• Attend Micron and/or vendor training to improve understanding of semiconductor tools.
• Stand for long periods, walk several miles per shift, lift 50 lbs occasionally, and perform tasks requiring bending, crouching, or kneeling while navigating safely over uneven terrain or within confined spaces.
• Maintain situational awareness to identify hazards promptly and consistently wear required PPE.
• Work on and lead projects related to manufacturing equipment maintenance and improvement, focusing on fulfilling scope, schedule, and budget expectations.

Skills

Mechatronics

Electronics

Mechanical

PC/Software

Preventive maintenance

Education

Associate degree in Mechatronics

Tools

Windows

Linux

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.

Job Summary

Micron is seeking a highly motivated GEL Equipment Maintenance Technician to monitor, sustain, and improve equipment in their assigned area. This position requires collaboration with Shift Operations team members, area equipment engineers, and tool vendors to ensure efficient tool performance and maintenance in a dynamic, new technology and manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members and communicate preventative maintenance needs, addressing safety concerns.
• Identify performance gaps and implement strategic improvements, documenting hardware and process deviations.
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of the cleanroom or lab area by adhering to housekeeping protocols.
• Participate in teams focused on enhancing equipment availability and implementing improvement initiatives.
• Attend Micron and/or vendor training to improve understanding of semiconductor tools.
• Stand for long periods, walk several miles per shift, lift 50 lbs occasionally, and perform tasks requiring bending, crouching, or kneeling while navigating safely over uneven terrain or within confined spaces.
• Maintain situational awareness to identify hazards promptly and consistently wear required PPE (e.g., cleanroom garments).
• Work on and lead projects related to manufacturing equipment maintenance and improvement, focusing on fulfilling scope, schedule, and budget expectations.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree in Mechatronics, Electronics, Robotics, or related technical fields and at least 2 years of experience in maintaining manufacturing equipment, automation, or technical military experience.
• Ability to work 12‑hour shifts (3 days on/4 days off or 4 days on/3 days off) and adapt to different shifts and overtime as needed.
• 4 years of experience performing preventative maintenance and repair of industrial machinery, ensuring minimal downtime.
• 4 years of experience using mechanical, electronic, and PC/software (Windows/Linux) skills to resolve manufacturing equipment issues.
• 4 years’ experience maintaining manufacturing equipment, automation, and/or technical military experience.

Preferred Requirements

• 6+ years’ experience in maintaining manufacturing equipment, automation, or technical military experience.
• 6+ years’ experience leading projects related to manufacturing equipment maintenance and improvement, with a focus on scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Over 6 years of experience performing preventative maintenance and repairs on manufacturing equipment, minimizing downtime.
• Experience or interest in developing Agentic AI workflows into current or future processes.

Benefits

Micron offers a choice of medical, dental, and vision plans in all locations, benefit programs that help protect income due to illness or injury, paid family leave, a robust paid time‑off program, and paid holidays. For additional information regarding benefits, please refer to the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.

EEO Statement

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.

Legal Notes

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.