Thin Films Equipment Engineer

Micron Technology, Inc.; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Manassas, VA seeks a manufacturing equipment engineer to start up, maintain and optimize processes to improve product quality and reliability.

You will diagnose and resolve equipment-related issues using FMEA, 8D, SPC and other techniques, coordinate improvements, manage maintenance plans and liaise with suppliers to ensure uptime and cost efficiency in a 300mm wafer fab.

Master’s degree preferred and experience in semiconductor manufacturing is valued.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering or related field
• 12 months of experience in job offered or related occupation
• Cleanroom environment experience and ability to use hand tools/diagnostic equipment
• Semiconductor fabrication methods, robotics and vacuum systems experience

Responsibilities

• Start up, maintain and optimize manufacturing equipment to improve product quality and reliability
• Identify, diagnose and resolve process/equipment related problems using FMEA, 8D, KT, FDC and/or SPC methods
• Coordinate and carry out evaluations/optimizations of equipment, yield improvements and cost reductions
• Liaise with equipment suppliers to achieve quality, cost and risk management objectives
• Set up maintenance plans and procedures; upgrade/install equipment as needed
• Provide technical support to repair/process engineering teams and analyze FDC data for time-to-repair improvements
• Provide technical support to repair and process engineering organizations.
• Define and write preventative maintenance procedures and schedules.
• Take ownership of CVD equipment in a 300mm wafer fab.

Skills

Cleanroom environment

Hand tools & diagnostics

Root cause analysis

Semiconductor fabrication

Robotics

Vacuum systems

FDC data analysis

Equipment liaison

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field

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.

Responsible for starting up, maintaining and optimizing equipment to improve product quality and reliability, reduce cost, improve productivity, and manage risk, as well as resolving manufacturing line problems. Identify, diagnose and resolve process and equipment related problems by applying failure analysis, FMEA, 8D, KT, FDC and/or SPC methodologies. Coordinate and carry out process, equipment and material evaluations and optimizations, lead and participate in yield improvement and cost reduction activities, handle new component qualifications and manage, audit and liaise with equipment suppliers to achieve quality, cost and risk management objectives. Oversee the installation, modification, upgrade, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment. Maintain current records on equipment manufacturers’ technical notices, upgrades and safety issues. Study equipment performance and reliability. Establish programs and solutions for increasing uptime and reducing equipment problems that affect the manufacturing process. Provide technical support to the manufacturing equipment repair and process engineering organizations. Define and write preventative maintenance procedures and schedules. Take ownership of Chemical Vapor Deposition Equipment in a 300mm Wafer Fab. Troubleshoot and root cause analysis of issues impacting safety, manufacturing availability, wafer output, cost of ownership, scrap, raw process time, and quality. Set up equipment parameters and maintenance plans for semiconductor processing equipment. Evaluate, plan, and execute new equipment installation, as well as upgrade to, and continuous improve existing equipment.

Employer will accept a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field and 12 months of experience in the job offered or in a related occupation.

Position requires:

• Working in a cleanroom environment.
• Working with hand tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Identifying root causes of performance issues and implementing preventative actions to reduce or eliminate equipment failures.
• Semiconductor Fabrication methods, Robotics, and Vacuum Systems.
• Liaising with equipment suppliers to achieve quality, cost and risk management objectives.
• Setting up and analyzing Fault Detection, and Classification (FDC) data to improve time to repair equipment issues.

The US base salary range that Micron Technology, Inc. estimates it could pay for this full-time position is $105,560.0 - $131,000.00. For additional pay & benefits information, please refer to the requisition at Micron.com/careers.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.