Senior RDA Equipment Applications Engineer - Tool Optimization

Micron Technology, Inc; Manassas, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Employee benefits programs

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc is seeking a Sr. RDA Equipment Applications Engineer to own and optimize real-time defect analysis toolsets, including recipe development, stability monitoring, and tool performance improvements.

You will collaborate with equipment vendors and internal teams to ensure high-quality recipe execution and robust defect-monitoring capabilities across the fab. The role emphasizes data analysis, tool reliability, and cross-functional communication, with opportunities to grow

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience within the semiconductor industry in a defect analysis role with a solid foundation in inline defect analysis.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor fabrication process flows with a consistent track record to drive issues to root cause with standard data analysis and engineering troubleshooting; SPC data analysis and process capability.
• Experience and/or interest in developing Agentic AI workflows into current or future processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, validate, and maintain POR and engineering recipes for assigned RDA toolsets, ensuring accuracy and alignment with area requirements.
• Demonstrate strong application ownership by understanding tool theory, performing advanced recipe setup, and maintaining backup knowledge of secondary tools.
• Monitor recipe requests, maintain documentation, and ensure completion and communication of updates.
• Perform basic and advanced tool recoveries, lead software upgrades, and implement improvements with internal teams and vendors.
• Establish and track SPC charts, analyze tool data, and drive corrective actions and performance-improvement opportunities.
• Create and update procedures for tool operation and recipe development, and train engineers and technicians on protocols.
• Participate in global tool-sharing forums, follow up on cross-site actions, and collaborate with vendors on issues, root-cause analysis, and tool audits.
• Maintain strong vendor communication aligned with Micron business ethics, tracking application issues, long-term solutions, and tool readiness.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering

Tools

KLA/AMAT advanced toolsets

Job description

Micron Technology, Inc is seeking a Sr. RDA Equipment Applications Engineer to own and optimize real-time defect analysis toolsets, including recipe development, stability monitoring, and tool performance improvements.

You will collaborate with equipment vendors and internal teams to ensure high-quality recipe execution and robust defect-monitoring capabilities across the fab. The role emphasizes data analysis, tool reliability, and cross-functional communication, with opportunities to grow