Intern - Probe Equipment Engineer

Micron; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Benefits guide

Job summary

Micron Technology in Boise, Idaho, is seeking a Probe Equipment Engineer who will coordinate installation, modification, and advanced maintenance of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. You will work with cross-functional teams to boost tool availability, improve performance, and ensure outputs meet quality standards using data analytics, automation, and AI.

You will develop scripts and RPA solutions, apply AI/ML for predictive maintenance, and maintain equipment documentation and safety

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 0–2 years in engineering or semiconductor manufacturing preferred.
• Basic knowledge of statistics and data-driven problem solving.
• Experience with Python, SQL, VBA, MATLAB, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Improve tool availability and reliability through data-driven decisions.
• Oversee TIQ activities to ensure compliant deployments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve equipment issues.
• Analyze tool data using statistics to ensure quality standards.
• Develop scripts and automation to boost efficiency and performance.
• Apply AI/ML where appropriate to enhance maintenance and process.
• Maintain documentation, supplier notices, upgrades, and safety records.
• Uphold Micron values in daily work.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Python

SQL

VBA

MATLAB

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.

Department Overview

The Probe Equipment Engineering team is responsible for ensuring the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of probe manufacturing equipment within Micron's semiconductor operations. The team partners closely with Manufacturing, Process Integration, Facilities, Quality, and Supplier Engineering organizations to support world-class operational excellence, equipment availability, and product quality while enabling advanced technology node development.

Position Overview

As a Probe Equipment Engineer at Micron Technology in Boise, Idaho, you will coordinate the installation, modification, upgrade, qualification, and advanced maintenance of manufacturing equipment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to increase tool availability, optimize equipment performance, and ensure manufacturing outputs meet or exceed quality standards. In this role, you will leverage data analytics, automation, AI, and machine learning technologies to improve equipment reliability, accelerate problem-solving, and drive manufacturing efficiency. Your work will help enable smarter factory operations and support Micron's continued advancement of AI-driven semiconductor manufacturing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvements in equipment availability, reliability, utilization, and product quality through data-driven decision making.
• Coordinate and oversee Tool Installation and Qualification (TIQ) activities to ensure compliance with established processes and successful deployment.
• Partner with interdepartmental teams to identify root causes of complex equipment issues and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Analyze manufacturing and tool performance data using statistical methods to ensure processes meet required quality standards.
• Develop and maintain scripts, automation solutions, and robotic process automation (RPA) tools to improve operational efficiency and equipment performance.
• Leverage AI and machine learning tools, where applicable, to improve equipment reliability, predictive maintenance, and process optimization.
• Maintain equipment documentation, supplier notifications, upgrades, and safety compliance requirements.
• Demonstrate Micron's core values of People, Innovation, Tenacity, Collaboration, Speed, and Customer Focus.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working towards bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related engineering field.
• 0-2 years of experience in engineering, semiconductor manufacturing, equipment engineering, automation, or a related technical field.
• Basic knowledge of statistical analysis and data-driven problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience with programming or scripting languages such as Python, SQL, VBA, MATLAB, or similar tools.
• Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, co-op, research, or professional experience supporting semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with equipment troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience utilizing AI, machine learning, predictive analytics, or automation solutions to improve operational performance and equipment reliability.
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), or advanced manufacturing analytics.
• Experience and/or interest in developing Agentic AI workflows into current or future processes.

Micron 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.

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.