Semiconductor Equipment Engineer (Equipment Owner)

Micron Technology, Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid family leave

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Semiconductor Equipment Owner/Engineer to own tool performance, reliability, and lifecycle management in a defined process area.

You will partner with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, and vendors to enable safe, stable, and high-yield production across the fab. The role requires hands-on ownership of semiconductor equipment, troubleshooting, and developing maintenance strategies to improve uptime, yield, and cost.

Qualifications

• Engineering or related field degree.
• Hands-on experience owning and sustaining semiconductor equipment.
• Troubleshooting and resolving complex semiconductor equipment issues.
• Experience working cross-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 trouble‑shooting 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.

Skills

Equipment ownership

Troubleshooting

Maintenance strategy

Data analysis

Safety compliance

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering degree or related field

Tools

SPC

FMEA

Change management

Continuous improvement

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.

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 trouble‑shooting 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 trouble‑shooting 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.

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.

• 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.
• Micron also provides paid family leave.
• Micron benefits include a robust paid time‑off program and paid holidays.

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.