Process Engineer

1000 Micron Technology, Inc.; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid family leave

Robust paid time-off program

Job summary

1000 Micron Technology, Inc. in Manassas, Virginia is seeking a Process Engineer focused on optimizing manufacturing processes for semiconductor production. The role involves developing and improving processes to enhance product quality and reduce costs.

Applicants should hold a Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline and possess at least 1 year of experience in process engineering. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting, yield optimization, and collaborating for process improvement.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in process engineering or a related occupation.
• Knowledge and experience in Semiconductor Physics, Data Mining.

Responsibilities

• Developing and optimizing processes for product quality.
• Resolving process-related problems using failure analysis.
• Coordinating process evaluations to improve yield and reduce costs.

Skills

Process Engineering

Statistical Process Control

Data Analytics

Project Management

Education

Master’s degree in relevant engineering field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Starting up, developing, and optimizing processes to improve product quality and reliability, focusing on process yield improvement, cost reduction, productivity improvement, and risk management, and resolving manufacturing line problems.
• Identifying, diagnosing, and resolving process‑related problems using failure analysis, FMEA, 8D, or SPC methodology.
• Coordinating and carrying out process, equipment, and material evaluation/optimization to implement changes at the process step, leading and participating in yield improvement and cost reduction activities.
• Handling new process baseline qualifications and managing, auditing, and liaising with material suppliers to achieve quality, cost, and risk management objectives.
• Establishing and improving process conditions and technology, upgrading process capability and reducing production cost, and setting up process parameters for various semiconductor equipment.
• Evaluating, promoting, and planning new equipment/materials; conducting abnormal analysis and improvement.
• Maximizing yield by working on tools, processes, or wafer fabrication recipes; troubleshooting wafer fabrication problems and performing root cause analysis.
• Collaborating with other process areas to understand and control process deviations, and conducting long‑term investigation of defect issues with shift engineering and other functional areas.
• Evaluating products to ensure they meet required design and performance specifications.
• Conducting research to assess process adjustment requirements and recommending process improvements or equipment changes to efficiently manufacture new product or part types.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in process engineering or a related occupation.
• Knowledge and experience in Process Engineering, Semiconductor Physics, Data Analytics, Data Mining, Statistical Process Control, and Project Management.

Benefits

Micron offers a selection of medical, dental, and vision plans across all locations, enabling team members to choose plans that best meet their healthcare needs and budget. The company also provides benefit programs that protect income if unable to work due to illness or injury, paid family leave, a robust paid time‑off program, and paid holidays. For additional information regarding benefit programs, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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. Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any payment from candidates as consideration for employment. To learn about your right to work please visit micron.com.