New College Grad - Manufacturing Shift Equipment Engineer

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

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Boise invites applications for a High Volume Manufacturing Shift Equipment Engineer. You will monitor, sustain and improve equipment, lead preventative maintenance, and collaborate with process teams in a hands-on fab setting.

Responsibilities include safety, tool uptime, data-driven improvements, AI-enabled monitoring, and documentation of procedures. Requires a related engineering degree and shift flexibility; US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering; other related fields may be considered.
• Flexibility to work any shift and rotate shifts as needed.
• Knowledge of AC/DC circuits and electronics fundamentals.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment and handle equipment safely.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Python, Tableau, Matlab, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, sustain, and improve equipment performance in partnership with process teams.
• Schedule and perform preventative maintenance on assigned tool sets.
• Assist with equipment installations and engineering tests as required.
• Develop and modify equipment procedures to increase tool uptime.
• Use data analytics to identify trends and improve process controls.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools to monitor equipment and support predictive maintenance initiatives.

Skills

AC/DC circuits

Electrical fundamentals

Vacuum systems

Gas flow fundamentals

Schematic diagrams

Cleanroom work

Mechanical aptitude

Python

Tableau

MATLAB

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Python

Tableau

MATLAB

MS Office

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.

At Micron-Boise, ID, we are undergoing a historic $15 billion investment in semiconductor manufacturing; construction began in early 2023, with DRAM production slated for the second half of the decade. As a leader in the semiconductor industry, we build solutions that encourage and transform technology. With plans to invest more than $150 billion globally over the next decade in groundbreaking manufacturing, we are looking for hardworking people to join our Boise expansion team and give to the growth and innovation of the semiconductor industry.

ID1 High Volume Manufacturing Shift Equipment Engineer is responsible for monitoring, sustaining, and improving the equipment while working in partnership with process team members and area engineers. In this position you will supervise tool performance, schedule and perform preventative maintenance on assigned tool sets, and use mechanical, electronic and PC/software skills to solve and repair equipment issues. They are also required to assist with equipment installations, engineering tests, build and modify equipment procedures, increase tool uptime through systematic problem solving and quality workmanship, and thoroughly document all maintenance. This is a hands-on equipment focused role with time spent in the fabrication facility.

Responsibilities

• Accurately identifies and appropriately handles chemicals and associated hazards in work area
• Recognizes and reacts appropriately to safety alarms (EES, fire alarm, MDA, ERT, etc
• Improving area/shift KPIs by driving LTD reductions, MA improvements, and excursion prevention to optimize overall fab performance
• Drives a culture of Total Productive Maintenance including TPM metrics, WS health reports, Continuous Improvement Projects, and MTAGs
• Partners with Equipment Owners and Shift Engineers/Technicians to implement daily activities to resolve issues that could cause yield loss, excursions, defects, tool restrictions, or output loss
• Drive root cause analysis to permanent prevention
• Analyze data with SPC principles to improve process controls and reduce defectivity baselines
• Apply DOE principles and/or 8D problem solving methodology to identify equipment issues driving unscheduled down.
• Updates or helps create procedures to align with area and global practices to support training and daily execution
• Ensures assessor checklists and other documents are kept up to date
• Leverage AI-enabled and data analytics tools to monitor equipment performance, identify trends, and support predictive maintenance initiatives that improve tool uptime and manufacturing efficiency.
• Apply AI-assisted troubleshooting methodologies alongside engineering analysis to accelerate root cause identification and drive permanent corrective actions.
• Utilize AI-supported reporting and visualization tools to analyze equipment health, SPC data, and manufacturing performance metrics to reduce defectivity and improve process control.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or mechanical Engineer. Other related fields may be considered.
• Must be flexible to work any shift and rotate shifts as needed (allowing for flexibility around school schedule where applicable)
• Knowledge of AC/DC circuits, including fundamentals of electricity, and basic electronic components and circuits
• Skilled in electrical, vacuum, gas flow and mechanical fundamentals including experience at using schematic diagrams to fix systems to components level
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment
• A strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand and solve mechanical issues
• Intermediate to advanced software skills, i.e. Python, Java, Tableau, Matlab, MS Office Suite

Preferred qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to learn area equipment including knowledge of the process
• Firm understanding of how the equipment is designed to process
• Intermediate understanding of the Fab process areas and including area processing equipment and supporting systems
• Strong time management, organization, prioritization and communication skills

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

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

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.