New College Grad Process Engineer – Diffusion/Implant/Rapid Thermal Process

Micron Technology, Inc.; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Equity

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Manassas, Virginia is seeking a Process Engineer to own diffusion, implantation, and RTP processes in a high-volume fab.

You start with a structured training plan and progress toward full ownership while using SPC and FDC data to drive improvements and high-quality die output. You will collaborate with PIE, Yield, Defect/Metrology, Equipment Engineering, and Manufacturing; perform DOE and root-cause analysis; contribute to process capability, yield, and cost

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related engineering field.
• 0–2 years of semiconductor process engineering or related experience.
• Understanding of semiconductor fabrication processes and device physics.
• Experience designing experiments and analyzing engineering data with statistics.

Responsibilities

• Own and sustain assigned diffusion, implant, and RTP processes; monitor SPC, FDC, parameters, recipes, and specifications.
• Investigate process excursions using root-cause analysis and DOE; partner with PIE, Yield, Defect/Metrology, and Equipment Engineering.
• Improve process capability and yield by designing experiments, analyzing data, and applying BKMs.
• Support new equipment installations, qualifications, and change-control documentation.
• Maintain accurate process and training documentation and follow Micron requirements.

Skills

Diffusion

Ion Implantation

RTP

DOE

Statistical Process Control

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

DOE (Design of Experiments)

Education

Master’s degree in Materials Science

Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Master’s degree in Physics

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

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 Technology, Inc. in Manassas, Virginia (MTV), our engineering teams support high-volume semiconductor manufacturing by sustaining and improving process stability, yield, quality, cost, and productivity.

Process Engineers collaborate across Process Integration (PIE), Equipment Engineering (EE/ME), Yield, Defect/Metrology, Manufacturing, suppliers, and sister sites to deliver reliable manufacturing performance and continuous improvement.

As a Process Engineer, you will begin your career by developing ownership of Diffusion, Implant, and/or Rapid Thermal Processing (RTP) processes in our high-volume manufacturing (HVM) fab. Experienced engineers will support you through a structured training plan as you build technical knowledge and progress toward full ownership of assigned processes and improvement projects. You will use manufacturing data and fab systems such as Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Fault Detection and Classification (FDC) to identify issues, optimize processes, and support high-quality die output.

Responsibilities

• Own and sustain assigned Diffusion, Implant, and/or RTP processes, including monitoring SPC, FDC, process parameters, recipes, specifications, and established reaction plans; respond to abnormalities and elevate potential yield or quality risks appropriately.
• Investigate process excursions and manufacturing issues using structured problem-solving and data-analysis methods such as root cause analysis, 5-Why, 8D, and Design of Experiments (DOE); partner with PIE, Yield, Defect/Metrology, Equipment Engineering, and Manufacturing on corrective actions.
• Improve process capability, uniformity, yield, throughput, productivity, and cost by designing and executing experiments, analyzing process and equipment data, implementing best known methods (BKMs), and supporting continuous-improvement projects.
• Support new equipment installations and qualifications, tool-to-tool matching, preventive-maintenance recovery, hardware and material evaluations, supplier activities, and formal process or hardware change-control documentation.
• Maintain accurate process and training documentation and use Micron-approved AI and AI-Enabled workflows to improve productivity, efficiency, data analysis, and decision quality while following applicable company requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• 0–2 years of semiconductor process engineering or related experience, which may include internships, co-ops, or academic research.
• Demonstrated understanding of semiconductor fabrication processes and semiconductor device physics through coursework, research, or professional experience.
• Experience designing experiments and analyzing engineering data through academic coursework, research, internships, or professional experience, including exposure to statistics and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Demonstrated technical communication, documentation, organization, and time-management skills, with the ability to work hands-on in a cleanroom and manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic, research, internship, or professional experience with Diffusion, Ion Implantation, RTP, or related semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Experience applying DOE, SPC, 5-Why, 8D, or other structured statistical and root-cause-analysis methods to technical problems.
• Experience analyzing manufacturing or engineering data to identify trends, process variation, yield issues, or improvement opportunities.
• Experience with semiconductor manufacturing equipment, equipment qualification, process recipes, FDC, or other manufacturing control systems.
• Experience collaborating across engineering disciplines on technical projects, equipment/process changes, or continuous-improvement activities.

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is: $74,000.00 - $183,000.00 a year Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base pay for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or 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.

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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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