Registered Technician Apprentice

1000 Micron Technology, Inc.; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition support

Paid apprenticeship

Mentorship

Career pathways

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. offers a paid Technician Apprenticeship designed to build foundational skills for a long-term technical career in semiconductor manufacturing.

Apprentices will gain experience in either fab equipment operations or facilities systems while engaging with AI-enabled tools and data-driven practices. Participants will work with Production, Engineers, and Facilities teams to support daily priorities, complete safety training, and develop the capacity to operate with increasing

Qualifications

• Coursework or hands-on exposure to electronics, electricity, HVAC, instrumentation, mechatronics, or industrial systems.
• Basic understanding of AC/DC electrical fundamentals.
• Exposure to manufacturing, maintenance, military technical training, or lab environments.
• Familiarity with reading schematics, drawings, or technical manuals.
• Interest in semiconductor manufacturing or critical infrastructure systems.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all registered apprenticeship guidelines, program requirements, and instructions from the program lead.
• Complete required safety training and perform all work in strict accordance with safety policies.
• Demonstrate strong safety culture through audits, hazard identification, and good catch reporting.
• Partner with Production, Shift Technicians, Engineers, and Facilities teams to support daily priorities.
• Monitor system or tool performance and respond appropriately to alarms, faults, or abnormal conditions.
• Assist with scheduled preventative maintenance on assigned equipment or systems.
• Identify and fix basic to intermediate mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or software-related issues.
• Accurately document work performed, tool or system status, and maintenance actions.
• Follow established procedures while developing the capacity to operate with growing independence.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, reliability, and problem-solving initiatives.
• Work in cleanroom, industrial, and ESD sensitive environments.
• Use computers and user documentation tools to support maintenance and reporting activities.

Skills

Electronics

Electricity

HVAC

Instrumentation

Mechatronics

Industrial systems

Job description

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.

Overview

Let Micron pay for your education while you gain valuable, hands-on experience in a world-class semiconductor manufacturing environment—now enhanced with exposure to advanced technologies like AI that are shaping the future of the industry.

As a Technician Apprentice registered with the Department of Labor, you will take part in a program that prepares you for a long-term technical career at Micron.

Apprentices will gain foundational skills supporting either semiconductor equipment handling or Facilities systems, based on business need, proficiency, and progression, while building awareness of how AI and automation are integrated into modern manufacturing.

This earn and learn program is designed to align with your academic schedule while providing real-world experience maintaining, fixing, and improving critical manufacturing and infrastructure systems, including opportunities to engage with data-driven and AI-enabled tools that support operational excellence.

Program Scope

Registered Technician Apprentices could be assigned to:

• Fab Equipment Operations: Supporting semiconductor production tools used in wafer manufacturing
• Facilities & Infrastructure Systems: Supporting HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and facility control systems critical to fab operations

Final pathway placement may depend on operational demand, apprentice performance, and shown interest.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to all registered apprenticeship guidelines, program requirements, and instructions from the program lead
• Complete required safety training and perform all work in strict accordance with safety policies
• Demonstrate strong safety culture through audits, hazard identification, and "good catch" reporting
• Partner with Production, Shift Technicians, Engineers, and Facilities teams to support daily priorities
• Monitor system or tool performance and respond appropriately to alarms, faults, or abnormal conditions
• Assist with scheduled preventative maintenance on assigned equipment or systems
• Identify and fix basic to intermediate mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or software-related issues
• Accurately document work performed, tool or system status, and maintenance actions
• Follow established procedures while developing the capacity to operate with growing independence
• Contribute to continuous improvement, reliability, and problem-solving initiatives
• Work in cleanroom, industrial, and electro-static discharge (ESD) sensitive environments
• Use computers and user documentation tools to support maintenance and reporting activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or hands-on exposure to electronics, electricity, HVAC, instrumentation, mechatronics, or industrial systems
• Basic understanding of AC/DC electrical fundamentals
• Exposure to manufacturing, maintenance, military technical training, or lab environments
• Familiarity with reading schematics, drawings, or technical manuals
• Interest in semiconductor manufacturing or critical infrastructure systems

What Micron Offers

• Paid Registered Apprenticeship with structured wage progression
• Tuition support for approved technical education programs
• Hands-on training with sophisticated manufacturing and facilities systems
• Mentorship from expert Technicians and Engineers
• Multiple long-term career pathways: Fab Equipment Technician or Facilities Technician (HVAC, Controls, Instrumentation)
• A strong safety-first culture and inclusive team environment

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.

AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.