Thin Films Equipment Engineer

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:
1. Working in a cleanroom environment.
2. Working with hand tools and diagnostic equipment.
3. Identifying root causes of performance issues and implementing preventative actions to reduce or eliminate equipment failures.
4. Semiconductor Fabrication methods, Robotics, and Vacuum Systems.
5. Liaising with equipment suppliers to achieve quality, cost and risk management objectives.
6. 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 - $. For additional pay & benefits information, please refer to the requisition at  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.  

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