Sr Dry Etch Equipment Engineer

Micron; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Manassas, VA, is seeking a Sr. Dry Etch Equipment Engineer to drive reliability and optimization of Dry Etch toolsets in a high-volume semiconductor environment.

You will lead root-cause analyses, collaborate with Production and Process Engineering, manage spare parts and BOMs, and mentor technicians. This role focuses on yield improvement, cost reduction, tool readiness, and continuous improvement projects to keep equipment available and processes stable.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed root-cause fixes to eliminate chronic failures and improve Dry Etch reliability.
• Analyze tool data, identify trends and reliability risks, and implement long-term corrective actions that reduce unscheduled downtime.
• Manage tool recovery strategies, provide accurate ETAs, and partner with Production to minimize operational impact while maintaining long-term stability.
• Own spare parts strategy, BOM accuracy, consumable health, and cost-reduction efforts related to repairs and equipment performance.
• Drive yield and scrap-reduction initiatives by resolving equipment-related contributors to alarms, variability, chamber matching issues, and defect excursions.
• Lead Continuous Improvement Projects (CIPs) focused on equipment availability, throughput, and cycle-time reduction; remove equipment constraints through structured improvements.
• Support new tool startups and process conversions by ensuring equipment readiness, sustainable performance, and alignment with process owners.
• Provide technical mentorship to technicians and engineers early in their careers on maintenance practices, failure analysis, and equipment reliability methods.

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.

Our Opportunity Summary

For more than 43 years, Micron Technology, Inc. has redefined innovation with the world’s most advanced memory and semiconductor technologies. We’re an international team of visionaries and scientists, developing groundbreaking technologies that are transforming how the world uses information to enrich life.

The Sr. Dry Etch Equipment Engineer is responsible for driving equipment reliability, long-term corrective actions, and performance optimization of Dry Etch toolsets in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment. This role leads systematic solving, eliminates chronic failures, improves tool health, and partners closely with Production, Process Engineering, and suppliers to support yield, cycle time, and cost-reduction goals. The engineer provides technical leadership, drives continuous improvement, and ensures the Dry Etch area operates with high stability, quality, and efficiency.

(Disclaimer) While you may not exhibit all of the characteristics/skills listed below today, we are highly interested in a team member who is anxious to grow in both technical breadth and depth. If you are open to learning from and being a valued member of a team of seasoned engineers, we are eager to help build on your existing foundation and expand your individual and collaborative skills in this exciting and unique opportunity.

What's Encouraged Daily

• Lead detailed, root-cause-focused fixing to eliminate chronic failures and improve overall Dry Etch equipment reliability.
• Analyze tool data, identify trends and reliability risks, and implement long-term corrective actions that reduce unscheduled downtime.
• Manage tool recovery strategies, provide accurate ETAs, and partner with Production to minimize operational impact while maintaining long-term stability.
• Own spare parts strategy, BOM accuracy, consumable health, and cost-reduction efforts related to repairs and equipment performance.
• Drive yield and scrap-reduction initiatives by resolving equipment-related contributors to alarms, variability, chamber matching issues, and defect excursions.
• Lead Continuous Improvement Projects (CIPs) focused on equipment availability, throughput, and cycle-time reduction; remove equipment constraints through structured improvements.
• Support new tool startups and process conversions by ensuring equipment readiness, sustainable performance, and alignment with process owners.
• Provide technical mentorship to technicians and engineers early in their careers on maintenance practices, failure analysis, and equipment reliability methods.

How To Qualify

Engineering degree or equivalent experience or equivalent technical experience with strong analytical, data-driven problem-solving skills. Proven ability to solve complex equipment issues using structured methodologies (SPC, FMEA, 5-Whys, 8D, fault isolation). Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work multi-functionally and manage priorities in a fast- paced environment. High technical ability to troubleshoot and fix longstanding semiconductor equipment failures Experience and/or interest in developing Agentic AI workflows into current or future processes.

What Sets You Apart

• Experience with Dry Etch equipment engineering, including chamber matching, reliability improvement, and tool stability programs.
• Experience driving yield, scrap, and defect-reduction efforts in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Background supporting tool conversions, new technology introductions, or equipment startup and qualification.

Our team vision is a continuing desire to develop your skills working in an inclusive, diverse environment of multicultural Teams across worldwide geographies! Enabling the creative career path you deserve with a collaborative environment and groundbreaking technology while rapidly growing your abilities.

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.

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