Process Technician

Micron Technology; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking a Process Technician to support wafer manufacturing by monitoring operations, reviewing data, and applying structured problem-solving to boost yield and quality.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production teams, collect data, create visualizations, and help drive process stability and efficiency on 12-hour night and weekend shifts in our 24/7 fabs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Willing to work 12-hour shifts (nights and weekends).
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with disciplined execution.

Responsibilities

• Monitor process and equipment performance using SPC charts and dashboards.
• Manage semiconductor equipment, perform evaluations, and resolve issues.
• Follow troubleshooting paths and escalate as needed.
• Collaborate with Engineering to improve processes.
• Collect and analyze production data to surface yield trends.
• Provide guidance to line operators and assist in shift handoffs.
• Adhere to safety procedures with minimal supervision.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Disciplined execution

Structured problem-solving

Effective communication

Time management

Ability to work independently

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

SPC concepts

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 Technician, you will support wafer manufacturing by monitoring operations, reviewing data, applying structured problem-solving, and partnering across engineering, manufacturing, and production teams to enhance yield, quality, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Monitor process and equipment performance using SPC charts, dashboards, alarms
• Manage semiconductor equipment, perform technical evaluations, recognize abnormal conditions and resolve issues
• Follow defined troubleshooting and escalation paths
• Partner with Engineering to improve and stabilize processes
• Collect and document production and process data to analyze and interpret using computer-based systems
• Prepare data visualizations to surface yield and process trends
• Partner and collaborate with teams (Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality)
• Provide technical guidance to line operators, participate in shift pass-down
• Follow established work safety procedures with minimal supervision

Minimum Requirements

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

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Willing and able to work 12-hour shifts, including nights and weekends (24/7 fabs).

Minimum Qualifications

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

• Analytical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Disciplined execution
• Structured problem-solving
• Effective communication
• Time management
• Ability to work independently

Preferred Qualifications

Experience or exposure to one or more of:

• Associate degree, technical certification, military training, or applied coursework in science, engineering, or manufacturing.
• Disciplined execution or data-driven work in manufacturing, laboratory, cleanroom, or high-reliability environments.
• Process monitoring, data interpretation, or Statistical Process Control (SPC) concepts.

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.

Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.