Manufacturing Shift Equipment Engineer - Diffusion

Micron Technology Inc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology Inc. in Boise, Idaho, is seeking a Shift Equipment Engineer in Diffusion. This hands‑on role monitors, sustains, and improves tool performance within a high‑volume fabrication environment.

You will manage preventative maintenance and troubleshoot using electrical, mechanical, and software skills while partnering with process teams to maintain yield and output. Responsibilities include identifying hazards, driving safety alarms, and contributing to area benchmarks and TPM

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Willingness to work 12‑hour shifts (3 days on/4 days off) and rotate days/nights.
• Knowledge of AC/DC circuits, electronics fundamentals, and component-level troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, sustain, and improve equipment performance in the diffusion area.
• Schedule and perform preventative maintenance on tools.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment using electrical, mechanical, and software skills.
• Drive TPM initiatives, MTTA improvements, and downtime reduction.
• Collaborate with Equipment Owners and Shift Engineers to resolve yield/ output issues.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

AC/DC circuits

Schematic interpretation

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree (EE/ME)

Tools

Vacuum systems

Gas flow control

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.

Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.