New College Grad - Thin Films Equipment Engineer

Micron Technology, Inc.; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Thin Films Equipment Engineer in Manassas, VA to sustain and improve deposition equipment performance in a high-volume manufacturing setting.

You will drive reliability, analyze data, and implement AI-driven improvements to yield and cycle time. Responsibilities include leading equipment troubleshooting, implementing corrective actions, and collaborating with manufacturing, process engineering, facilities and suppliers on tool installations and technology

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field.
• 2+ years in semiconductor manufacturing or related.
• Troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Own and support a portfolio of Thin Films equipment, driving safety, quality, output, cost, reliability, and efficiency.
• Lead troubleshooting and corrective/preventive actions to minimize downtime.
• Develop reliability strategies and preventive maintenance improvements.

Skills

Semiconductor manufacturing

Troubleshooting & RCA

Data analysis

SPC knowledge

Cleanroom operations

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Materials Science, Physics, Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

SQL

Python

Power BI

JMP

Spotfire

Minitab

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.

The Thin Films organization is responsible for enabling world-class semiconductor manufacturing through the installation, sustainment, and continuous improvement of advanced wafer fabrication equipment. The team partners closely with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Facilities, Quality, and supplier partners to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient operations while supporting technology innovation and capacity growth.

The Thin Films Equipment Engineer is responsible for sustaining and improving semiconductor deposition equipment performance in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role drives equipment reliability, resolves complex technical issues, supports new technology implementation, and leverages data-driven methodologies to improve factory performance across safety, quality, cost, output, and cycle time metrics.

Responsibilities

• Own and support a portfolio of Thin Films semiconductor manufacturing equipment, driving improvements in safety, quality, output, cost, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Lead equipment troubleshooting, root cause investigations, and corrective/preventive action implementation to minimize downtime and improve equipment performance.
• Develop and execute equipment reliability strategies, preventive maintenance improvements, equipment health monitoring programs, and predictive maintenance initiatives.
• Analyze equipment, process, and manufacturing data using advanced analytics and Applying AI methodologies to identify trends, improve process stability, enhance yield, and accelerate problem resolution.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Facilities, Quality, and equipment suppliers to support new tool installations, qualifications, technology transfers, productivity improvements, and capacity expansion projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, industrial automation, or equipment engineering.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and root cause analysis experience with complex electromechanical, vacuum, RF, gas delivery, robotics, or automated manufacturing systems.
• Experience using data analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies to improve equipment reliability, availability, and performance.
• Working knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and the ability to support operations within a cleanroom manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting semiconductor manufacturing equipment used in CVD, PVD, ALD, Etch, CMP, Diffusion, Implant, or related wafer fabrication processes.
• Experience with semiconductor equipment platforms from AMAT, Lam Research, TEL, Canon Anelva, or similar suppliers.
• Knowledge of TPM, FDC, APC, equipment reliability engineering, predictive maintenance, and manufacturing excellence methodologies.
• Experience utilizing SQL, Python, Power BI, JMP, Spotfire, Minitab, or similar analytics tools, including Leveraging AI and advanced analytics to improve equipment performance and decision-making.
• Demonstrated success leading equipment installations, technology transfers, productivity initiatives, cost reduction projects, or cross-functional technical teams.

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.