New College Grad - Equipment Engineer

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

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking an Equipment Engineer in Manassas, VA to ensure reliability and performance of semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

You will apply AI-enabled insights, perform troubleshooting, and drive improvements across tool health and efficiency. Responsibilities include owning equipment performance, diagnosing issues, coordinating upgrades, and collaborating with Process, Manufacturing, Facilities, Quality, and Maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting, problem solving, and data analysis in equipment or systems.
• Familiarity with SPC principles and continuous improvement methods is expected.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, automation, or manufacturing systems is required.
• Ability to create technical documentation and communicate with stakeholders across functions.
• Demonstrated ownership, initiative, adaptability, attention to detail, and analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Own equipment performance and reliability, drive corrective actions and lifecycle improvements.
• Diagnose issues using structured problem-solving and rapid tool recovery to prevent downtime.
• Lead equipment upgrade and hardware solutions with vendor collaboration.
• Partner with Process, Manufacturing, Facilities, Quality, and Maintenance teams.
• Communicate findings to stakeholders and maintain SOPs and troubleshooting guides.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Equipment diagnostics

Data interpretation

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Automation systems

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

SPC

FDC

MES

Industrial Control Systems

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 an Equipment Engineer, you will ensure the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment by solving complex technical challenges, owning end-to-end equipment performances, and partnering across manufacturing, process engineering, maintenance, and supplier teams. As part of Micron’s AI-enabled ecosystem, Fab Equipment Engineers use AI-supported data, equipment health insights, and advanced analytics to improve tool performance, reliability, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement across semiconductor manufacturing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own equipment performance and reliability by identifying issues, driving corrective actions, and lifecycle improvement strategies
• Diagnose technical issues by applying structured problem-solving and enabling rapid tool recovery to prevent emerging issues
• Drive equipment upgrade/modification projects, implement hardware solutions and partner with vendors to resolve issues
• Partner and collaborate across functions (Process, Manufacturing, Facilities, Quality, Maintenance teams) to resolve issues
• Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders
• Create and maintain SOPs, troubleshooting guides, and drive knowledge sharing
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and manufacturing standards

Minimum Qualifications

Shown through education, internships, research, military, manufacturing, or professional experience.

• Demonstrated experience with technical troubleshooting, problem solving, root cause analysis, equipment or system diagnostics, and analyzing or interpreting data.
• Demonstrated knowledge of SPC principles and continuous improvement methods.
• Experience working with mechanical, electrical, automation, or manufacturing systems.
• Demonstrated ability to create technical documentation, communicate effectively with customers and stakeholders, and collaborate across functions.
• Demonstrated ownership, initiative, adaptability, attention to detail, and analytical thinking. Preferred disciplines include Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or exposure to semiconductor manufacturing or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Experience or exposure to equipment maintenance, equipment reliability, equipment qualification, or validation.
• Experience or exposure to robotics, automation, vacuum systems, or industrial control systems.
• Experience or exposure to SPC, FDC, MES, or other manufacturing data and control systems.
• Experience or exposure to process improvement and data-driven optimization of manufacturing processes or equipment.

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. 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.

To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers

For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at [e-mail] or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)

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.