Manufacturing Shift Equipment Engineer - Diffusion

Micron Technology, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Boise, Idaho, is seeking a Shift Equipment Engineer in Diffusion responsible for monitoring, sustaining and improving tool performance in a 12-hour shift, with hands-on work in the fab.

You will collaborate with process teams, perform preventative maintenance, and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and vacuum systems; strong problem-solving and cleanroom experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Willingness to rotate 12-hour shifts: 3 days on/4 off, and day/night rotation every four months.
• Knowledge of AC/DC circuits, electricity fundamentals, and basic electronic components.
• Skilled in electrical, vacuum, gas flow, and mechanical fundamentals; able to read schematics.
• Able to work in a cleanroom with strong mechanical problem-solving skills.
• Preferred: learn area equipment and understand Fab processing.

Responsibilities

• Identify and handle chemicals and related hazards in the work area.
• Respond to safety alarms (EES, fire, MDA, ERT) appropriately.
• Improve fab performance by reducing LTDs, MA, and excursions.
• Promote TPM culture with metrics, health reports, CI projects, MTAGs.
• Collaborate with Equipment Owners and Shift Engineers to resolve yield/defect issues.

Skills

Electrical fundamentals

Vacuum systems

Gas flow

Mechanical fundamentals

Schematic diagrams

Cleanroom work

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical/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.

As a Shift Equipment Engineer in Diffusion, you will be responsible for monitoring, sustaining, and improving equipment performance while partnering with our process team members and area engineers. You will manage tool performance, schedule and conduct preventative maintenance, and use your mechanical, electronic, and software skills to troubleshoot and fix equipment issues. This hands‑on role involves time spent in the fabrication facility, ensuring the efficient operation of our tools and processes.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately identify and handle chemicals and associated hazards in the work area.
• Recognize and react appropriately to safety alarms (EES, fire alarm, MDA, ERT, etc.).
• Improve area/shift benchmarks by driving LTD reductions, MA improvements, and excursion prevention to optimize overall fab performance.
• Drive a culture of Total Productive Maintenance, including TPM metrics, WS health reports, Continuous Improvement Projects, and MTAGs.
• Partner with Equipment Owners and Shift Engineers/Technicians to implement daily activities and resolve issues affecting yield, excursions, defects, tool restrictions, or output loss.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Flexibility to work any 12- hour shifts with 3 days on/4 days off rotating as well as rotate days to nights every four months.
• Knowledge of AC/DC circuits, fundamentals of electricity, and basic electronic components and circuits.
• Skilled in electrical, vacuum, gas flow, and mechanical fundamentals, including experience using schematic diagrams to fix systems to the component level.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment with strong mechanical competence and problem‑solving ability.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to learn area equipment and understand the process.
• Firm understanding of equipment build and processing.
• Intermediate understanding of Fab process areas, including processing equipment and supporting systems.
• Strong time management, organization, prioritization, and communication skills.
• Experience and/or interest in developing Agentic AI workflows into current or future processes.

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

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.

AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.

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.