Semiconductor Equipment Engineer (Equipment Owner)
Micron· Semiconductors· Oct 19, 2026 · 9d ago
Manassas, VA - Fab 6
In office
Full-time
Mid
$82K–$177K
Job description
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Summary
The Semiconductor Equipment Owner/Engineer is responsible for equipment performance, reliability, and continuous improvement within an assigned process area. This role owns tool health, maintenance strategy, cost, and capability, while partnering with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, and vendors to enable safe, stable, and high‑yield production across the fab.
Responsibilities
Own equipment performance, reliability, and lifecycle management for assigned toolsets.
Develop and complete maintenance strategies to improve uptime, yield, and cost performance.
Lead trouble-shooting efforts for complex equipment issues and recurring failures.
Support tool installations, upgrades, qualifications, and production ramps.
Analyze equipment data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Partner with vendors to resolve technical issues and implement long‑term solutions.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards.
Mentor technicians and support technical skill development within the team.
Minimum Qualifications
Engineering or related field degree
Hands-on experience owning and sustaining semiconductor equipment.
Experience trouble-shooting and resolving complex semiconductor equipment issues
Experienced in working multi-functionally with facilities, process teams, and vendors.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience owning semiconductor manufacturing tools in areas such as Lithography, Dry Etch, Wet Etch, Diffusion, Implant, Facilities, or other fab areas.
Experience with sustaining equipment reliability, achieving cost reduction, and/or performance optimization.
Knowledge of SPC, FMEA, change management, or continuous improvement methodologies.
The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:
$82,000.00 - $177,000.00 a year
Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.
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