Senior PCVD Equipment Engineer

Micron Technology; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Senior PVD/CVD Equipment Engineer to install, qualify, and optimize advanced PVD/CVD systems in our new cleanroom. You will work hands-on to improve equipment performance, yield, and safety in a fast-paced semiconductor manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with process engineers and maintenance teams, analyze data, implement TPM strategies, and drive hardware improvements with a focus on reliability and collaboration.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Install and qualify industry-leading PVD/CVD equipment in the new cleanroom.
• PVD/CVD performance, data analysis, maintenance, troubleshooting, and documentation.
• Collaborate with process engineers to resolve production-impacting issues.
• Apply project management to close hardware gaps around equipment deficiencies.
• Establish vendor relations to drive equipment performance.
• Develop and implement Total Productive Maintenance strategies.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Safety-conscious

Education

BS or MS in Engineering

Equivalent military experience or AAS with 5+ years

Tools

PCVD equipment

Preventive maintenance tools

Data Science basics

Programming skills

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.