Process Engineer

1000 Micron Technology, Inc.; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology in Manassas, VA, is hiring a Process Engineer to develop, optimize, and sustain semiconductor fabrication processes that drive yield, quality, cost, and productivity.

You will apply data analytics, partner with process, manufacturing, facilities, quality, and maintenance teams, and lead improvements across technology nodes to ensure ramp and production targets are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced certification in a related technical field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with SPC, FDC, FMEA, 8D.
• Semiconductor process development, process flow, recipe management.
• Data analysis, interpreting results, continuous improvement.
• Effective communication with customers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and sustain fabrication process steps for yield, quality, cost and productivity.
• Drive step-level process changes, validate new technology node readiness, evaluations and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Investigate yield and defectivity issues by tracking process performance using methods like FMEA, 8D, SPC, FDC, APC.
• Apply data analytics to prevent recurring issues and minimize production downtime.
• Partner and collaborate across functions (Process, Manufacturing, Facilities, Quality, Maintenance teams) to resolve issues.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

Skills

SPC

FDC

FMEA

8D

Data analytics

Cross-functional

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field

Advanced certification or equivalent experience

Military technical experience

Tools

JMP

Metrology & inspection

Machine learning (basic)

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 Process Engineer, you will develop, optimize, and sustain the semiconductor processes that drive yield, quality, cost, and productivity by solving complex technical challenges and partnering across equipment, integration, manufacturing, and supplier teams. As part of Micron’s AI-enabled ecosystem, Fab Process Engineers leverage AI-assisted process monitoring, SPC/FDC insights, and data analytics to optimize process stability, yield, quality, cost, and productivity across wafer fabrication.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop, optimize, and sustain fabrication process steps for yield, quality, cost and productivity Drive step-level process changes, validate new technology node readiness, evaluations and lead continuous improvement initiatives Investigate yield and defectivity issues by tracking process performance with methods like FMEA, 8D, SPC, FDC, APC Apply data analytics to prevent recurring issues and minimize production downtime Manage qualifications and process control plans Hit production targets during ramp and transitions, and protect cycle time, throughput and product quality Partner and collaborate across functions (Process, Manufacturing, Facilities, Quality, Maintenance teams) to resolve issues Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Shown through education, internships, research, military, manufacturing, or professional experience. Bachelor’s degree or advanced certification in a related technical field OR equivalent technical military experience OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience Experience with SPC, FDC, FMEA, 8D

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Shown through education, internships, research, military, manufacturing, or professional experience.

Semiconductor process development, process flow, recipe management

Quality management methodologies such as SPC, FDC, FMEA, 8D

Data analysis, interpreting results, continuous improvement

Collaboration and teamwork across different functions

Effective communication with a customer and stakeholder focus

Takes ownership and initiative, adaptable to new environments

Attention to detail, analytical thinking

Preferred disciplines include Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience or exposure to one or more of: Semiconductor process areas (Photo, CVD, PVD, Diffusion, Implant, Etch, CMP, Wet), High-volume manufacturing, DRAM development, SPC, FDC, APC, Metrology & inspection, JMP & data analytics, Machine learning, Process qualification

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.

Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.