Micron Technology

Sr Dry Etch Equipment Engineer

Micron Technology • $110K — $130K *
Manassas, VA 20110In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Engineering degree or equivalent experience with analytical problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting complex equipment using structured methodologies like SPC and FMEA.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead systematic troubleshooting to eliminate chronic equipment failures.
  • Analyze tool data to identify reliability risks and implement corrective actions.
  • Manage tool recovery strategies with minimal operational impact.
  • Own spare parts strategy and cost-reduction efforts for equipment performance.
  • Drive initiatives to reduce yield losses and scrap rates related to equipment issues.
  • Lead Continuous Improvement Projects to enhance equipment availability and throughput.
  • Support new tool startups and process conversions by ensuring equipment readiness.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employee and family.
  • Income protection benefits for illness or injury.
  • Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Paid family leave for work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Summary

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 troubleshooting, 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.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead systematic, root-cause-driven troubleshooting 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 junior engineers on best-in-class maintenance practices, failure analysis, and equipment reliability methods.


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


Preferred Qualifications:
  • 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.
  • Experience and/or interest in developing Agentic AI workflows into current or future processes.

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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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