New College Grad - Diffusion Process Engineer

Micron Technology; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Benefits guide

Job summary

Micron Technology in Manassas, VA, seeks a Diffusion Process Engineer to develop and optimize diffusion deposition processes in a high-volume semiconductor environment. You will lead efforts to improve product quality, reliability and yield, while driving cost reduction and productivity improvements.

You will apply structured problem-solving (FMEA, 8D, SPC) and collaborate with suppliers and multi-functional teams to meet quality and risk objectives.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience as a diffusion process engineer in semiconductors.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Experience leveraging AI tools for task automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize deposition and anneal processes to improve yield and quality.
• Identify and resolve process-related issues using structured problem-solving tools.
• Lead process, equipment, and material evaluations and implement changes.
• 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 and risk assessments.
• Participate in yield improvement and cost reduction initiatives.

Skills

AI tools

Problem solving

Cross-functional

Yield improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

KOKUSAI furnace

TEL furnace

BluJay XP8 TEL NT333

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’s vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life. 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. You will lead efforts to improve product quality, reliability, and yield, while driving cost reduction and productivity improvements. This role involves resolving manufacturing line issues, qualifying new processes and materials, and collaborating with suppliers and multi-functional teams to meet quality and risk management objectives. You will apply structured problem-solving methodologies such as failure analysis, FMEA, 8D, and SPC to support continuous improvement and technology development.

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.
• 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.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 1 years of related experience as a Diffusion Process Engineer in the Semiconductor industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in 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 preferred
• Process Optimization/Development experience preferred within the Diffusion Process space in the semiconductor industry
• Experience in creating AI Agents , AI Assistants

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.