Registered Technician Apprentice

Micron; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Registered Apprenticeship

Tuition support for approved programs

Hands-on training with manufacturing &

Mentorship from Technicians & Eng

Job summary

Micron Technology invites applicants to join a Technician Apprentice program in Virginia. This earn-and-learn role blends hands-on maintenance of fab equipment and facilities systems with safety training, mentorship, and progression toward long-term careers in semiconductor manufacturing.

Apprentices will gain exposure to AI-enabled tools and data-driven approaches, supporting either equipment handling or facilities infrastructure. Final placement depends on performance and business need.

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 and program requirements.
• Complete safety training and follow safety policies.
• Demonstrate safety culture through audits and reporting.
• Collaborate with Production, Shift Technicians, Engineers, and Facilities teams.
• Monitor system performance and respond to alarms or faults.
• Assist with preventative maintenance on equipment or systems.
• Document work performed and equipment status accurately.
• Develop independence and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Electronics aptitude

Electrical fundamentals

Reading schematics

Mechatronics

Education

Coursework in electronics or related field

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.

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

• 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

Depending on assignment, apprentices may be exposed to:

• Fab Equipment Examples: Diffusion / Implant, PCVD, Wet Chemical Processing, Dry Etch / Plasma, CMP, Photolithography, Fab Support tools
• Facilities Systems Examples: HVAC systems, facility instrumentation and controls, electrical and mechanical infrastructure, pneumatic systems, building automation systems, monitoring and alarm interfaces

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

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