Micron Technology

Equipment Engineer (CMP)

Micron Technology • $95K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in semiconductor manufacturing or advanced equipment engineering.
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Familiarity with SPC, FDC, and data-driven decision making.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and optimize semiconductor manufacturing equipment for production.
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues using structured problem-solving methods.
  • Support tool installations and process integration activities.
  • Drive equipment uptime and yield improvements.
  • Lead continuous improvement and cost reduction projects.
  • Analyze equipment data to identify performance gaps.
  • Develop maintenance procedures and troubleshooting guides.

Benefits

  • Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans to meet family healthcare needs.
  • Income protection programs for illness or injury.
  • Paid family leave for new parents or caregivers.
  • Robust paid time-off program and paid holidays.
Full Job Description
Equipment Engineer II - CMP Location: Manassas, VA (Fab 6) Employment Type: Full-Time Job Family: Equipment Engineering Position Summary Micron is seeking an experienced Equipment Engineer II to support CMP operations in our 300mm semiconductor manufacturing facility in Manassas, VA. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing advanced wafer fabrication equipment to improve tool reliability, yield, productivity, and cost of ownership. The successful candidate will work closely with process engineers, technicians, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to resolve equipment issues, lead improvement projects, and support high-volume manufacturing operations. Key Responsibilities • Maintain and optimize semiconductor manufacturing equipment for high-volume production. • Troubleshoot equipment issues using structured problem-solving methods such as 8D, FMEA, SPC, and root cause analysis. • Support tool installations, qualifications, upgrades, and process integration activities. • Drive equipment uptime, reliability, throughput, and yield improvements. • Lead continuous improvement and cost reduction projects. • Analyze equipment and process data to identify performance gaps and corrective actions. • Develop and maintain maintenance procedures, troubleshooting guides, and best-known methods (BKMs). • Partner with vendors and sister sites to improve equipment performance and share best practices. • Provide technical leadership, training, and mentoring to technicians and shift teams. • Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and cleanroom requirements. Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent semiconductor industry experience. • Semiconductor manufacturing or advanced equipment engineering experience. • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. • Experience with SPC, FDC, statistical analysis, and data-driven decision making. • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications • Experience supporting CMP equipment in a 300mm wafer fabrication environment. • Hands-on experience with EBARA 300X and/or Applied Materials LK Prime (LKP) CMP platforms. • Experience with equipment installation, qualification, maintenance strategy development, and reliability improvement. • Knowledge of yield improvement methodologies, defect reduction, and process optimization. • Experience working directly with equipment vendors and driving corrective actions to closure. • Demonstrated success leading productivity, cost reduction, and equipment performance improvement projects. What You'll Bring • Strong ownership and accountability. • Ability to lead technical problem-solving efforts and drive issues to closure. • Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence. • Strong mentoring and team-building skills. • Commitment to safety, quality, and manufacturing performance. Ideal Candidate An experienced CMP Equipment Engineer with direct knowledge of EBARA 300X and Applied Materials LK Prime (LKP) systems, strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities, and experience utilizing SPC, FDC, and data-driven methodologies to improve equipment performance. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of enhancing equipment reliability, yield, throughput, and overall factory performance in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment. Experience leveraging AI tools, automation, data analytics, or AI-enabled ways of working to improve engineering efficiency, troubleshooting effectiveness, and decision-making is highly desirable. 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. To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers 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.

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43,000 employees
Market Cap
$53.7 billion
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Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1978
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$22 billion
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