Lead Dry Etch Equipment Engineer – Reliability & Yield

Micron; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Manassas, VA, is seeking a Sr. Dry Etch Equipment Engineer to drive reliability and optimization of Dry Etch toolsets in a high-volume semiconductor environment.

You will lead root-cause analyses, collaborate with Production and Process Engineering, manage spare parts and BOMs, and mentor technicians. This role focuses on yield improvement, cost reduction, tool readiness, and continuous improvement projects to keep equipment available and processes stable.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed root-cause fixes to eliminate chronic failures and improve Dry Etch reliability.
• Analyze tool data, identify trends and reliability risks, and implement long-term corrective actions that reduce unscheduled downtime.
• Manage tool recovery strategies, provide accurate ETAs, and partner with Production to minimize operational impact while maintaining long-term stability.
• Own spare parts strategy, BOM accuracy, consumable health, and cost-reduction efforts related to repairs and equipment performance.
• Drive yield and scrap-reduction initiatives by resolving equipment-related contributors to alarms, variability, chamber matching issues, and defect excursions.
• Lead Continuous Improvement Projects (CIPs) focused on equipment availability, throughput, and cycle-time reduction; remove equipment constraints through structured improvements.
• Support new tool startups and process conversions by ensuring equipment readiness, sustainable performance, and alignment with process owners.
• Provide technical mentorship to technicians and engineers early in their careers on maintenance practices, failure analysis, and equipment reliability methods.

Job description

Micron Technology, Inc. in Manassas, VA, is seeking a Sr. Dry Etch Equipment Engineer to drive reliability and optimization of Dry Etch toolsets in a high-volume semiconductor environment.

You will lead root-cause analyses, collaborate with Production and Process Engineering, manage spare parts and BOMs, and mentor technicians. This role focuses on yield improvement, cost reduction, tool readiness, and continuous improvement projects to keep equipment available and processes stable.