Sr. Dry Etch Equipment Engineer

About the Role

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence. The Sr. Dry Etch Equipment Engineer drives equipment reliability, long-term corrective actions, and performance optimization of Dry Etch toolsets in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment. This role leads systematic problem-solving, eliminates chronic failures, improves tool health, and partners closely with Production, Process Engineering, and suppliers to support yield, cycle time, and cost-reduction goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed, root-cause-focused fixing 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 engineers early in their careers on maintenance practices, failure analysis, and equipment reliability methods.

Requirements

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

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.

About the Team

Our team vision is a continuing desire to develop your skills working in an inclusive, diverse environment of multicultural teams across worldwide geographies. We enable the creative career path you deserve with a collaborative environment and groundbreaking technology while rapidly growing your abilities.