Semiconductor Wet Process Engineer: Clean & Etch Expert

micron; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to develop and optimize wet chemical clean and etch processes in a high-volume semiconductor fabrication environment.

You will lead efforts to improve product quality, reliability, and yield while driving cost reduction and productivity improvements. The role involves resolving line issues, qualifying new processes and materials, and collaborating with suppliers and multi-functional teams to meet quality and risk-management objectives.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 2 years of experience in process development or manufacturing engineering.
• Strong data analysis, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to improve product quality, reliability, and yield while driving cost reduction and productivity improvements.
• Resolve manufacturing line issues, qualify new processes and materials, and collaborate with suppliers and multi-functional teams to meet quality and risk management objectives.
• Develop and optimize wet chemical clean and etch processes to improve yield, quality, and cost.
• Identify and resolve process-related issues using structured problem-solving tools.
• Lead process, equipment, and material evaluations and implement changes at the process step.
• Support new process baseline qualifications and ensure alignment with sister fabs.
• Collaborate with suppliers to meet quality, cost, and risk management goals.
• Maintain detailed documentation of process findings, characterizations, and risk assessments.
• Participate in yield improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to resolve line issues and improve process control.

Skills

Root cause analysis

FMEA

8D

SPC

Quality escalation

Troubleshooting

Process evaluation

Equipment evaluation

Material evaluation

Yield improvement

Cost reduction

Process adjustments

Process management

Data analysis

Education

Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Micron Technology is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to develop and optimize wet chemical clean and etch processes in a high-volume semiconductor fabrication environment.

You will lead efforts to improve product quality, reliability, and yield while driving cost reduction and productivity improvements. The role involves resolving line issues, qualifying new processes and materials, and collaborating with suppliers and multi-functional teams to meet quality and risk-management objectives.