Senior PCVD Equipment Engineer

Micron Technology; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Senior PVD/CVD Equipment Engineer to advance our new cleanroom manufacturing capabilities. You will install, qualify, maintain, and optimize industry-leading PVD/CVD systems, analyze data, and work with process engineers to improve yield and reliability.

You'll collaborate with multi-functional teams in a fast-paced semiconductor environment, contribute to maintenance strategies, and drive equipment-related projects from start to finish while

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industry experience with PCVD equipment (Equipment Owner).
• BS or Masters in Engineering or equivalent military experience or AAS with 5+ years in industry.
• Hands-on experience with preventative and corrective maintenance in a semiconductor fab.

Responsibilities

• Install and qualify industry-leading PVD/CVD equipment in the new cleanroom.
• PVD/CVD equipment performance, data analysis, preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and documentation.
• Collaborate with process engineers to identify and resolve equipment-related issues affecting production.
• Use project management methods to close hardware gaps around equipment deficiencies.
• Establish productive vendor relations to maintain supplier engagement and drive equipment performance.
• Develop and implement Total Productive Maintenance strategies.

Skills

Maintenance

Data analysis

Project management

Teamwork

Programming

Data science

Education

Engineering degree

Military experience

AS with 5+ years

Tools

PCVD equipment

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.

At Micron-Boise, ID, we are undergoing a historic $15 billion investment in semiconductor manufacturing; construction began in early 2023, with DRAM production slated for the second half of the decade. As a leader in the semiconductor industry, we build solutions that encourage and transform technology. With plans to invest more than $150 billion globally over the next decade in groundbreaking manufacturing, we are looking for hardworking people to join our Boise expansion team and give to the growth and innovation of the semiconductor industry.

As a Senior PVD/CVD (Physical Vapor Deposition and/or Chemical Vapor Deposition) Equipment Engineer, with a strong focus on safety and quality, you will play a meaningful role in improving our manufacturing processes by focusing on the installation, maintenance, optimization, and development of our PVD/CVD equipment. Your expertise will give to the production of high-quality semiconductor components that are pivotal to our customers' success. You will work closely with multi‑functional teams to tackle equipment issues and implement solutions that improve efficiency and yield. Your passion for engineering and willingness to learn will help us overcome the challenges of this fast‑paced industry. We are looking for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, values collaboration, and is eager to dive deep into the technical aspects of semiconductor manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Installation and qualification of industry leading PVD/CVD equipment in our new cleanroom
• PVD/CVD equipment performance, including data analysis, preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and documentation
• Collaborate with process engineers to identify and resolve equipment‑related issues affecting production
• Use project management methodology to complete projects that close hardware gaps around equipment deficiencies
• Establish productive vendor relations to maintain supplier engagement and drive benchmark equipment performance
• Develop and implement Total Productive Maintenance strategies

Minimum Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of industry experience working as Equipment Owner with PCVD equipment
• BS or Masters in the Engineering field, equivalent military experience or AAS with 5+yr industry experience
• Hands‑on experience with preventative and corrective maintenance in a semiconductor fab

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of semiconductor fabrication processes and equipment
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a detail‑oriented approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Proficient in Data Science and Programming skills
• Experience and/or interest in developing Agentic AI workflows into current or future processes.

This is an onsite role, located in beautiful Boise, Idaho. See more about Boise living

How Micron engineers pave the way for semiconductors

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 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.

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