New College Grad - Diffusion Process Engineer

1000 Micron Technology, Inc.; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking a Diffusion Process Engineer to develop and optimize diffusion deposition processes in a high‑volume semiconductor environment. You will lead evaluations, support baseline qualifications, and work with suppliers to meet quality, cost, and risk goals.

The role requires at least 1 year in diffusion process engineering, a related bachelor’s degree, and the ability to leverage AI tools for task efficiency, with a focus on improving product quality, reliability, yield,

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of related experience as a Diffusion Process Engineer in the semiconductor industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Ability to leverage AI tools to efficiently complete assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize deposition, anneal and reflow processes to improve yield, quality, and cost.
• Identify and resolve process-related issues using structured problem-solving tools such as failure analysis, FMEA, 8D, and SPC.
• Lead process, equipment, and material evaluations and implement changes at the process step.
• Support new process baseline qualifications and ensure alignment with sister fabs.
• Collaborate with suppliers to meet quality, cost, and risk-management goals.
• Maintain detailed documentation of process findings, characterizations, and risk assessments.
• Participate in yield improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to resolve line issues and improve process control.

Skills

AI tools usage

Diffusion process

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

KOKUSAI furnaces

TEL equipment

Blujay

XP8

TEL NT333

Job description

Micron Technology – Diffusion Process Engineer

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. Micron Technology is a world leader in innovation of memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence. As a Diffusion Process Engineer, you will be part of a team responsible for developing and optimizing diffusion deposition processes in a high‑volume semiconductor manufacturing environment, leading efforts to improve product quality, reliability, yield, and cost.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize deposition, anneal and reflow processes to improve yield, quality, and cost.
• Identify and resolve process‑related issues using structured problem‑solving tools such as failure analysis, FMEA, 8D, and SPC.
• Lead process, equipment, and material evaluations and implement changes at the process step.
• Support new process baseline qualifications and ensure alignment with sister fabs.
• Collaborate with suppliers to meet quality, cost, and risk‑management goals.
• Maintain detailed documentation of process findings, characterizations, and risk assessments.
• Participate in yield improvement and cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to resolve line issues and improve process control.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 1 year of related experience as a Diffusion Process Engineer in the semiconductor industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Ability to leverage AI tools to efficiently complete assigned tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with furnaces KOKUSAI, TEL and single wafer equipment – Blujay, XP8, TEL NT333.
• Process optimization/development experience within the diffusion process space.
• Experience in creating AI agents / AI assistants.

Benefits

Micron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision plans, income protection, paid family leave, paid time‑off, paid holidays, and a robust benefits guide available at micron.com/careers/benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.