Micron Technology · 9 hours ago
Sr Dry Etch Equipment Engineer
Manassas, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expMicron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions. They are seeking a Senior Dry Etch Equipment Engineer to lead tool ownership, drive equipment performance improvements, and perform advanced trouble-shooting in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment.
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Responsibilities
Perform hands-on preventive maintenance, trouble-shooting, and recovery on AMAT Dry Etch equipment to ensure optimal tool uptime and performance
Conduct training sessions for technicians on AMAT tool operation, maintenance procedures, and excursion awareness
Coordinate weekly PM schedules and align maintenance activities with area constraints and current WIP levels
Monitor and handle spare parts inventory, including AMAT-specific components, and coordinate procurement with buyers. Optimize AMAT chamber configurations to meet RF trigger thresholds and improve First Run Metrics (FRM)
Collaborate with AMAT vendors to enhance chamber reliability, process stability, and consumables management
Diagnose complex equipment issues using systematic trouble-shooting techniques and provide recovery plans with accurate ETAs
Support cost reduction initiatives by finding opportunities to lower repair and maintenance expenses
Assist Process Owners with AMAT process conversions, chamber matching, and defect reduction strategies. Participate in SPC/FDC initiatives to improve process control, reduce tool alarms, and minimize excursions
Qualification
Required
3+ years of hands-on Dry Etch Equipment Maintenance experience, specifically with AMAT toolsets
3+ years of experience working in a semiconductor cleanroom/fab environment
Strong understanding of vacuum systems, RF power delivery, gas delivery systems, and chamber hardware
Demonstrated ability to perform systematic trouble-shooting and maintain high-volume manufacturing equipment
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering or equivalent technical experience
Preferred
5+ years of hands-on Equipment Engineering experience working on AMAT Dry Etch toolsets in a semiconductor manufacturing environment
Proven track record to trouble-shoot and resolve complex equipment issues, driving improvements in AMAT tool performance and reliability
Experience leading multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines while adapting to changing fab priorities and conditions
Strong proficiency with data analysis tools (e.g., JMP) and factory automation systems, with the ability to generate data-driven problem statements and identify embedded correlations
Benefits
Choice of medical, dental and vision plans
Benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
Paid family leave
Robust paid time-off program
Paid holidays
Company
Micron Technology
Micron Technology is a semiconductor company that produces DRAM, SDRAM, flash memory, SSD and CMOS image sensing chips.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$8.9BKey Investors
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2025-04-24Post Ipo Debt· $1.75B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-04-18Grant· $6.1B
Leadership Team
Sanjay Mehrotra
Chairman, President & CEO
Gursharan Singh
Senior Vice President BE Operations
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