New College Grad - Equipment Engineer (RDA & Metrology)

Micron Technology; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology in Manassas, VA, seeks a Fab Engineer for the RDA & Metrology Team to oversee installation, maintenance, and upgrades of manufacturing equipment. You will write preventive maintenance schedules, track safety issues, and study equipment performance to improve tool uptime.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Equipment Leads, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance throughput and equipment health within a modern fab environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical, materials science or related engineering field or equivalent semiconductor industry experience.
• 0-2 years of FAB environment experience.
• Interest in semiconductor equipment and engineering demonstrated by hobbies is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Drive performance standards and accountability for operational results.
• Lead equipment issue resolution, troubleshooting, and root cause investigations.
• Manage project priorities to meet fab objectives and optimize resources.

Skills

Data analytics

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

JMP

Spotfire

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

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 Fab Engineer in the RDA & Metrology Team, you will collaborate with other equipment engineers, technicians, and application owners. Your responsibilities include overseeing the installation, modification, upgrade, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment, providing technical support to manufacturing equipment repair and process engineering organizations. You will define and write preventative maintenance schedules, maintain records on technical notices, upgrades, and safety issues, and study equipment performance to establish solutions that improve tool uptime.

Responsibilities

• Drive performance standards, critical measures, and accountability for operational decisions and results.
• Lead equipment issue resolution, troubleshooting efforts, and root cause investigations.
• Manage project priorities and recommend changes, continuation, or cancellation to meet fab objectives.
• Collaborate daily with Equipment Leads to align priorities, resolve issues, and optimize resource utilization.
• Plan for capacity and product mix requirements while enhancing equipment flexibility and performance.
• Maintain and improve equipment reliability through maintenance procedures, best-known methods (BKMs), program monitoring, and documentation updates.
• Partner with vendors and multi-functional teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance throughput, productivity, and equipment health.
• Leverage AI, analytics, and automation solutions to accelerate troubleshooting, enable predictive maintenance, improve reporting, and support data-driven decision making.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Materials Science or relevant engineering major OR equivalent experience in semiconductor industry.
• 0-2 years of experience in FAB environment.
• Candidates with hobbies related to semiconductor equipment and engineering are strongly encouraged, as these demonstrate a passion for the field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working on Metrology and RDA tools.
• Strong background in Fab operations, equipment troubleshooting, and Micron factory systems.
• Experience with data analytics and visualization tools such as JMP, Spotfire, Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms to analyze equipment performance, identify trends, and drive data-driven decision making. Familiarity with SQL, Python, or other programming languages for automation and advanced analytics is a plus.
• Good understanding of Agentic AI or willingness to learn Agentic AI to help develop efficient workflow.

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, 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.

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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.