RDA Equipment Applications Engineer

Micron Technology; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology in Virginia is seeking a Sr. RDA Equipment Applications Engineer to own and optimize real-time defect analysis toolsets, including recipe development, stability monitoring, and tool performance improvement.

You will collaborate with vendors and internal teams to ensure robust defect‑monitoring across the fab. The role emphasizes data analysis, process understanding, and leadership in applying advanced applications to improve yield and tool reliability in a fast‑paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the semiconductor industry in a defect analysis role.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor fabrication process flows and root-cause analysis; SPC/data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, validate, and maintain POR and engineering recipes for assigned RDA toolsets.
• Demonstrate tool ownership by understanding tool theory and performing advanced recipe setup.
• Monitor recipe requests and communicate updates; maintain documentation.
• Lead software upgrades and implement improvements with internal teams and vendors.
• Establish and track SPC charts; analyze tool data and drive corrective actions.
• Create and update procedures for tool operation and recipe development; train engineers.

Skills

Defect analysis

Inline defect analysis

SPC data analysis

Tool integration

Cross-site collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or related field

Tools

KLA/AMAT tools

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.

Our Opportunity Summary:

The Sr. RDA Equipment Applications Engineer is responsible for owning and optimizing real‑time defect analysis (RDA) toolsets, including recipe development, stability monitoring, tool performance improvement, and advanced application support. This role supports both day‑to‑day operations and long‑term capability enhancement through data analysis, multi‑functional collaboration, and close partnership with equipment vendors. The engineer ensures high‑quality recipe execution, drives tool reliability, and enables robust defect‑monitoring capability across the fab.

(Disclaimer

) While you may not exhibit all of the characteristics/skills listed below today, we are highly interested in a team member who is anxious to grow in both technical breadth and depth. If you are open to learning from and being a valued member of a team of top‑tier engineers, we are eager to help build on your existing foundation and expand your individual and collaborative skills in this exciting and unique opportunity.

What’s Encouraged Daily:

• Develop, write, validate, and maintain POR and engineering recipes for assigned RDA toolsets, ensuring accuracy and alignment with area requirements.
• Demonstrate strong application ownership by understanding tool theory, performing advanced recipe setup, and maintaining backup knowledge of secondary tools.
• Monitor recipe requests, maintain documentation, and ensure completion and communication of updates.
• Perform basic and advanced tool recoveries, lead software upgrades, and implement improvements with internal teams and vendors.
• Establish and track SPC charts, analyze tool data, and drive corrective actions and performance‑improvement opportunities.
• Create and update procedures for tool operation and recipe development, and train engineers and technicians on protocols.
• Participate in global tool‑sharing forums, follow up on cross‑site actions, and collaborate with vendors on issues, root‑cause analysis, and tool audits.
• Maintain strong vendor communication aligned with Micron business ethics, tracking application issues, long‑term solutions, and tool readiness.

How To Qualify:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience within the semiconductor industry in a defect analysis role with a solid foundation in inline defect analysis
• Strong understanding of semiconductor fabrication process flows with a consistent track record to drive issues to root cause with standard data analysis and engineering trouble‑shooting; Statistical process control - data analysis, SPC, process capability
• Experience and/or interest in developing Agentic AI workflows into current or future processes

What Sets You Apart:

• 5+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry, specifically process development for defect inspection equipment/applications
• 3+ years of experience in a defect inspection applications role with advanced applications recipe writing experience - strong preference to KLA/AMAT advanced toolsets
• Experience driving cross‑site alignment or global best‑known‑method (BKM) sharing for inspection applications. Excellent technical presentation and communication skill with a demonstrated ability to lead multiple tool responsibilities with high attention to detail and prioritization

Our team vision is a continuing desire to develop your skills working in an inclusive, diverse environment of multicultural Teams across worldwide geographies! Enabling the creative career path you deserve with a collaborative environment and groundbreaking technology while rapidly growing your abilities.