R2R Process Control Engineer (Semiconductor Fab)

micron; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Income protection and family leave

Job summary

Micron Technology in Manassas, VA seeks an experienced Run-to-Run (R2R) Engineer to develop, deploy, and optimize R2R control strategies across semiconductor manufacturing to improve yield and process stability.

You will analyze process data with SPC methods, implement controller enhancements with cross‑functional teams globally, and support deployment of standardized methods while leveraging AI-enabled tools to boost engineering productivity. Occasional off-shift work and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Control Theory, Control Systems, Automation and Control Engineering, or related engineering field; Master's degree preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes, process control concepts, and control theory including open-loop, closed-loop, model predictive, linear, and nonlinear control systems.
• Experience with statistical data analysis, process capability improvement methodologies, and statistical process control (SPC).
• Proficiency in programming and scripting using Python and SQL, with experience supporting manufacturing or automation environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to support occasional off-shift work, weekends, and business travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy, maintain, and optimize R2R control strategies using E3 software and Micron information systems to improve process capability, product quality, yield, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Analyze process and manufacturing data using statistical methods and SPC techniques to identify variation reduction opportunities, improve Cpk performance, and support process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Process Engineering, Process Integration, Manufacturing, and worldwide R2R teams to implement controller enhancements, bug fixes, version alignment, and standardized best-known methods.
• Provide technical support for deployed process control solutions, including troubleshooting communication issues, supporting excursion reviews, and participating in engineering projects and on-call coverage as needed.
• Create and deliver training materials, documentation, and user guidance while leveraging AI-enabled tools and Agentic AI solutions to improve data analysis, problem-solving, knowledge sharing, and engineering productivity.

Skills

Statistical data analysis

Process control concepts

Open-loop/Closed-loop control

Model predictive control

Python and SQL

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

AI/LLM usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in Control Theory/Control Systems/Automation and Control Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

E3 software

Database technologies

Data visualization tools

Graphical programming

Job description

Micron Technology in Manassas, VA seeks an experienced Run-to-Run (R2R) Engineer to develop, deploy, and optimize R2R control strategies across semiconductor manufacturing to improve yield and process stability.

You will analyze process data with SPC methods, implement controller enhancements with cross‑functional teams globally, and support deployment of standardized methods while leveraging AI-enabled tools to boost engineering productivity. Occasional off-shift work and travel may be required.