PROCT ADT Equipment Staff Engineer/ Principal (Dry Etch | Deposition CVD/PVD/Diffusion | CMP | Wet)

Socket.dev; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time-off program

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology in Boise, Idaho, seeks a Staff/Principal Equipment Engineer to enhance equipment performance and address manufacturing challenges. You will lead global initiatives for yield improvement, manage technical strategies, and mentor engineers.

The ideal candidate has over 6 years in semiconductor manufacturing with a strong technical foundation in engineering disciplines. Micron offers comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental plans, aligning with professional growth.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in semiconductor manufacturing or related roles.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical problem solving.
• Multi-functional team leadership to deliver measurable results.

Responsibilities

• Lead global ownership of equipment performance improvements.
• Direct root cause analysis for yield and reliability issues.
• Provide leadership in tool hardware and process capability.

Skills

Technical leadership

Data analysis

Problem solving

Influence across teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering field

Job description

Position Overview

As a Staff/Principal Equipment Engineer within PROCT ADT, you will provide technical leadership to improve equipment performance, capability, and global manufacturing outcomes. You will lead complex, multi‑site initiatives to resolve equipment challenges, enable technology node readiness, and drive yield and defectivity improvements. This role requires deep expertise, strong ownership, and the ability to influence across teams and suppliers to deliver measurable impact in cost, performance, and scalability.

Responsibilities

• Lead global ownership of equipment performance across toolsets, driving improvements in stability, availability, matching, and efficiency.
• Direct complex, multi‑fab root cause analysis for equipment‑driven yield, defectivity, and reliability issues using data‑driven and physics‑based approaches.
• Provide technical leadership in tool hardware and chamber behavior to expand process capability and improve performance limits.
• Partner with Technology Development, integration, and process teams to enable node readiness, volume ramp, and disciplined change control.
• Influence equipment supplier strategy by leading technical engagements, driving design improvements, and aligning roadmaps to business needs.
• Drive global standardization through development, validation, and deployment of Best Known Methods (BKMs) across sites.
• Lead initiatives to improve cost of ownership, reduce variation, and increase productivity through equipment and maintenance optimization.
• Communicate technical strategies, risks, and outcomes to leadership while mentoring and developing engineers across the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, including equipment engineering, process engineering, or related roles.
• Proven experience leading complex technical problem solving using data analysis, DOE, or structured methodologies.
• Proven track record to lead multi‑functional, multi‑site initiatives and influence team members to deliver measurable results.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in semiconductor equipment engineering or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Deep expertise in one or more process areas such as Dry Etch, Deposition (CVD, PVD, Diffusion), CMP, or Wet Cleans.
• Strong track record of improving equipment performance, tool matching, yield, and defectivity at scale.
• Experience partnering with equipment suppliers to drive hardware improvements and influence technology roadmaps.
• Experience supporting advanced memory manufacturing (DRAM, NAND) and high‑volume manufacturing or technology ramp environments.

Benefits

Micron offers a choice of medical, dental, and vision plans, paid time‑off program, paid holidays, and additional benefits that support employees’ well‑being and professional growth.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.