Shift Equipment Engineer ID1

Micron Technology, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Boise is seeking a High Volume Manufacturing Shift Equipment Engineer to monitor, sustain, and improve manufacturing tools in a fast-paced fab environment, partnering with process teams.

You will lead preventative maintenance, assist with equipment installations, document procedures, and drive uptime and defect prevention while rotating shifts as needed to accommodate school schedules or manufacturing demands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering required.
• Able to work any shift and rotate shifts as needed.
• Knowledge of AC/DC circuits and basic electronics.
• Intermediate to advanced software skills (Python, Java, Tableau, Matlab, MS Office).

Responsibilities

• Identify and appropriately handle chemicals and hazards in the work area.
• Recognize and react to safety alarms (EES, fire alarm, MDA, ERT, etc).
• Improve area/shift KPIs by driving LTD reductions, MA improvements, and excursion prevention.
• Drive a TPM culture including TPM metrics, WS health reports, Continuous Improvement Projects and MTAGs.
• Partner with Equipment Owners and Shift Engineers/Technicians to resolve issues affecting yield/throughput.
• Perform root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Analyze data with SPC to improve process controls and reduce defects.
• Apply DOE and 8D problem solving to identify equipment issues.
• Update procedures to align with global practices for training and daily execution.
• Ensure assessor checklists and related documents are kept up to date.

Skills

Python

Java

Tableau

Matlab

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

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.

ID1 High Volume Manufacturing Shift Equipment Engineer is responsible for monitoring, sustaining, and improving the equipment while working in partnership with process team members and area engineers.

In this position you will supervise tool performance, schedule and perform preventative maintenance on assigned tool sets, and use mechanical, electronic and PC/software skills to solve and repair equipment issues. They are also required to assist with equipment installations, engineering tests, build and modify equipment procedures, increase tool uptime through systematic problem solving and quality workmanship, and thoroughly document all maintenance. This is a hands‑on equipment focused role with time spent in the fabrication facility.

Responsibilities

• Accurately identifies and appropriately handles chemicals and associated hazards in work area
• Recognizes and reacts appropriately to safety alarms (EES, fire alarm, MDA, ERT, etc)
• Improving area/shift KPIs by driving LTD reductions, MA improvements, and excursion prevention to optimize overall fab performance
• Drives a culture of Total Productive Maintenance including TPM metrics, WS health reports, Continuous Improvement Projects and MTAGs
• Partners with Equipment Owners and Shift Engineers/Technicians to implement daily activities to resolve issues that could cause yield loss, excursions, defects, tool restrictions or output loss
• Drive root cause analysis to permanent prevention
• Analyze data with SPC principles to improve process controls and reduce defectivity baselines
• Apply DOE principles and/or 8D problem solving methodology to identify equipment issues driving unscheduled down.
• Updates or helps create procedures to align with area and global practices to support training and daily execution
• Ensures assessor checklists and other documents are kept up to date

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or mechanical Engineer. Other related fields may be considered.
• Must be flexible to work any shift and rotate shifts as needed (allowing for flexibility around school schedule where applicable)
• Knowledge of AC/DC circuits, including fundamentals of electricity, and basic electronic components and circuits
• Skilled in electrical, vacuum, gas flow and mechanical fundamentals including experience at using schematic diagrams to fix systems to components level
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment
• A strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand and solve mechanical issues
• Intermediate to advanced software skills, i.e. Python, Java, Tableau, Matlab, MS Office Suite

Preferred qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to learn area equipment including knowledge of the process
• Firm understanding of how the equipment is designed to process
• Intermediate understanding of the Fab process areas and including area processing equipment and supporting systems
• Strong time management, organization, prioritization and communication skills

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

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.