Micron Technology

PROCT ADT Equipment Staff Engineer/ Principal (Dry Etch | Deposition CVD/PVD/Diffusion | CMP | Wet)

Micron Technology • $110K — $130K *
Boise, ID 83709In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field or equivalent experience.
  • 6+ years in semiconductor manufacturing with experience in equipment or process engineering.
  • Experience in leading complex technical problem-solving efforts using structured methodologies, including data analysis and DOE.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead multi-functional, multi-site initiatives with measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead global ownership of equipment performance to improve stability and efficiency.
  • Conduct complex root cause analyses for yield and reliability issues across multiple fabs.
  • Provide technical leadership in tool hardware to enhance process capability.
  • Collaborate with various teams to ensure readiness for new technology nodes and manage changes effectively.
  • Drive supplier strategy by enhancing designs and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Standardize processes through the development and deployment of Best Known Methods (BKMs).
  • Initiate cost-reduction strategies and optimize equipment maintenance for productivity gains.
  • Mentor and communicate technical strategies and risks to leadership.

Benefits

  • Choice of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans tailored to meet diverse needs.
  • Income protection programs for illness or injury, alongside paid family leave.
  • Robust paid time-off program and paid holidays for work-life balance.
  • Investment in personal wellbeing and professional growth opportunities.
Full Job Description
Position Overview:
As a Staff/Principal Equipment Engineer within PROCT ADT, you will provide technical leadership to improve equipment performance, capability, and global manufacturing outcomes. You will lead complex, multi-site initiatives to resolve equipment challenges, enable technology node readiness, and drive yield and defectivity improvements. This role requires deep expertise, strong ownership, and the ability to influence across teams and suppliers to deliver measurable impact in cost, performance, and scalability.

Responsibilities
  • Lead global ownership of equipment performance across toolsets, driving improvements in stability, availability, matching, and efficiency.
  • Direct complex, multi-fab root cause analysis for equipment-driven yield, defectivity, and reliability issues using data-driven and physics-based approaches.
  • Provide technical leadership in tool hardware and chamber behavior to expand process capability and improve performance limits.
  • Partner with Technology Development, integration, and process teams to enable node readiness, volume ramp, and disciplined change control.
  • Influence equipment supplier strategy by leading technical engagements, driving design improvements, and aligning roadmaps to business needs.
  • Drive global standardization through development, validation, and deployment of Best Known Methods (BKMs) across sites.
  • Lead initiatives to improve cost of ownership, reduce variation, and increase productivity through equipment and maintenance optimization.
  • Communicate technical strategies, risks, and outcomes to leadership while mentoring and developing engineers across the organization.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 6+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, including equipment engineering, process engineering, or related roles.
  • Proven experience leading complex technical problem solving using data analysis, DOE, or structured methodologies.
  • Proven track record to lead multi-functional, multi-site initiatives and influence team members to deliver measurable results.


Preferred Qualifications
  • 10+ years of experience in semiconductor equipment engineering or advanced manufacturing environments.
  • Deep expertise in one or more process areas such as Dry Etch, Deposition (CVD, PVD, Diffusion), CMP, or Wet Cleans.
  • Strong track record of improving equipment performance, tool matching, yield, and defectivity at scale.
  • Experience partnering with equipment suppliers to drive hardware improvements and influence technology roadmaps.
  • Experience supporting advanced memory manufacturing (DRAM, NAND) and high-volume manufacturing or technology ramp environments
  • Experience and/or interest in developing Agentic AI workflows into current or future processes.


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.

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Learn more about Micron Technology
Size
43,000 employees
Market Cap
$53.7 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1978
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$22 billion
NASDAQ
MU
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