HVM ME Equipment Engineer

Micron Technology; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Micron benefits for future security

Job summary

Micron Technology in Boise, ID, is seeking a High-Volume Manufacturing Shift Equipment Engineer to monitor, maintain, and upgrade semiconductor manufacturing tools. The role involves collaborating with process teams to ensure peak equipment performance across 12-hour shifts rotating 3-4 days per week.

You will address mechanical, electronic, and software issues, drive TPM initiatives, and apply DOE/8D problem solving to minimize downtime and defects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• More than 2 years’ experience as a semiconductor equipment engineer.
• Flexibility to work in a cleanroom environment on 12-hour shifts, rotating 3-4 days per week.
• Knowledge of AC/DC circuits, basic electronic components, and electrical, vacuum, gas flow, and mechanical fundamentals.
• Intermediate software skills (Python, Java, Tableau, Matlab, MS Office).

Responsibilities

• Partner with Equipment Owners and Shift Engineers/Technicians to resolve yield loss and drive root cause analysis.
• Improve area/shift KPIs by reducing LTD, improving MA, and preventing excursions.
• Drive TPM culture with TPM metrics and continuous improvement.
• Analyze data with SPC to improve process controls and reduce defectivity baselines.
• Apply DOE and 8D problem solving to identify equipment issues causing unscheduled downtime.
• Safely handle chemicals and associated hazards in the work area.

Skills

Python

Java

Tableau

Matlab

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical or Mechanical 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.

At Micron in Boise, ID, we are investing $15 billion in semiconductor manufacturing, a historic initiative.

As a global leader in memory and storage innovation, we drive information into intelligence that encourages the world to learn, communicate, and progress faster than before. We are looking for hardworking individuals to join our expansion team and contribute to growth and innovation in the semiconductor industry.

High-Volume Manufacturing Shift Equipment Engineer

This hands-on role includes monitoring, maintaining, and upgrading equipment while collaborating with process team members and area engineers. You will be responsible for managing tool performance, performing preventative maintenance, and addressing mechanical, electronic, and software issues to guarantee flawless equipment functionality. This is a shift position rotating 3-4 days off a week.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Equipment Owners and Shift Engineers/Technicians to resolve yield loss, excursions, defects, tool restrictions, or output loss and drive root cause analysis to permanent prevention.
• Improve area/shift KPIs by driving Long Term Down (LTD) reductions, Manufacturing Availability (MA) improvements, and excursion prevention to optimize fab performance.
• Drive a culture of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), including TPM metrics, workstation health reports, continuous improvement.
• Analyze data with SPC principles to improve process controls and reduce defectivity baselines.
• Apply Design of Experiment (DOE) principles and/or 8D problem solving methodology and identify equipment issues driving unscheduled down.
• Accurately handle chemicals and associated hazards in the work area.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering; other related fields or experience may be considered.
• More than 2 years’ experience as a semiconductor equipment engineer with mechanical aptitude.
• Must be flexible to work in a cleanroom environment on 12-hour shifts, rotating 3-4 workdays per week and days to nights every four months.
• Knowledge of AC/DC circuits, basic electronic components and skilled in electrical, vacuum, gas flow and mechanical fundamentals, fixing systems at the component level.
• Intermediate software skills, i.e. Python, Java, Tableau, Matlab, MS Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to learn area equipment and understanding of how the equipment is built.
• Understanding of fab process areas, equipment and supporting systems.
• Strong time management and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating in a fast-paced fab environment.
• Experience and/or interest in developing Agentic AI workflows into current or future processes.

Benefits

• 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.
• Benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave.
• Robust paid time-off program.
• Paid holidays.
• Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future.

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.

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