Sr Dry Etch Equipment Engineer
Micron Technology · Manassas, VA - Fab 6, United States
About this role
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. 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
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