Semiconductor Equipment Engineer (Equipment Owner)

Micron Technology, Inc; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid family leave

Robust paid time-off program

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc in Manassas, Virginia is looking for a Semiconductor Equipment Owner/Engineer to manage equipment performance, reliability, and improvement initiatives within the fab. Responsibilities include leading troubleshooting efforts, developing maintenance strategies, and ensuring compliance with standards.

The ideal candidate will have an engineering degree and hands-on experience with semiconductor equipment. Micron offers comprehensive healthcare plans, paid family leave, and paid time-off programs to support its team members.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience owning and sustaining semiconductor equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving complex semiconductor equipment issues.
• Experienced in working multi-functionally with facilities, process teams, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Own equipment performance, reliability, and lifecycle management for assigned toolsets.
• Develop and complete maintenance strategies to improve uptime, yield, and cost performance.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex equipment issues and recurring failures.
• Support tool installations, upgrades, qualifications, and production ramps.
• Analyze equipment data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with vendors to resolve technical issues and implement long-term solutions.

Skills

Troubleshooting complex semiconductor equipment issues

Equipment performance management

Multi-functional teamwork

Continuous improvement methodologies

Education

Engineering or related field degree

Job description

Summary

The Semiconductor Equipment Owner/Engineer is responsible for equipment performance, reliability, and continuous improvement within an assigned process area. This role owns tool health, maintenance strategy, cost, and capability while partnering with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, and vendors to enable safe, stable, and high‑yield production across the fab.

Responsibilities

• Own equipment performance, reliability, and lifecycle management for assigned toolsets.
• Develop and complete maintenance strategies to improve uptime, yield, and cost performance.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex equipment issues and recurring failures.
• Support tool installations, upgrades, qualifications, and production ramps.
• Analyze equipment data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with vendors to resolve technical issues and implement long‑term solutions.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards.
• Mentor technicians and support technical skill development within the team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Engineering or related field degree.
• Hands‑on experience owning and sustaining semiconductor equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving complex semiconductor equipment issues.
• Experienced in working multi‑functionally with facilities, process teams, and vendors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience owning semiconductor manufacturing tools in areas such as Lithography, Dry Etch, Wet Etch, Diffusion, Implant, Facilities, or other fab areas.
• Experience with sustaining equipment reliability, achieving cost reduction, and/or performance optimization.
• Knowledge of SPC, FMEA, change management, or continuous improvement methodologies.

Benefits

Micron offers 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.

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.