FAB Equipment Engineer

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Position Summary The Shift Engineer is responsible for sustaining manufacturing operations during their assigned shift by ensuring equipment performance, process stability, and rapid response to operational issues. This role serves as the primary technical escalation point for shift teams, driving real-time problem-solving, coordinating with technicians and engineering teams, and ensuring adherence to production, safety, and quality targets. Key Responsibilities 1. Operations Support & Equipment Sustaining • Monitor tool performance and fab health metrics during the shift. • Provide immediate technical support for equipment issues, alarms, and process deviations. • Drive tool recovery efforts to minimize downtime and production impact. • Ensure timely execution of preventive maintenance (PMs) and recovery from unscheduled downtime. 2. Troubleshooting & Problem Solving • Lead structured root cause analysis on tool/process issues encountered during the shift. • Work closely with equipment technicians to diagnose and resolve complex failures, identifying opportunities for AI-enabled solution finding. • Escalate chronic or high-impact issues to module engineering teams with clear documentation. • Implement temporary containment actions to maintain production continuity. 3. Cross-Functional Coordination • Act as the primary liaison between operations, equipment engineering, process engineering, and facilities during the shift. • Coordinate activities with vendors and support teams when specialized intervention is required. • Provide clear handoff communication between shifts to ensure continuity of operations. 4. Process Control & Quality Assurance • Monitor key process indicators and SPC charts for deviations. • Ensure proper disposition of affected lots in coordination with process engineering. • Support execution of process qualifications, experiments, and tool releases as needed. • Enforce adherence to manufacturing procedures and specifications. 5. Shift Leadership & Escalation Management • Provide technical guidance to technicians and operators during shift execution. • Prioritize and manage competing tasks based on production impact and risk. • Identify and escalate factory-level risks, including capacity constraints or yield concerns. • Support real-time decision making to maintain production commitments. 6. Documentation & Reporting • Maintain accurate logs of shift events, tool issues, and corrective actions. • Generate shift summaries highlighting key issues, actions taken, and follow-ups. • Document troubleshooting steps and lessons learned for knowledge sharing. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related field) or equivalent experience OR 2–5+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing or high-volume production environment. • Strong understanding of semiconductor equipment and manufacturing processes. • Proven troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills. • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure shift environment. Preferred Qualifications • Experience in Dry Etch or similar module operations. • Familiarity with MES, SPC systems, and manufacturing tracking tools. • Experience working with equipment vendors and cross-functional engineering teams. • Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices. Key Skills & Competencies • Real-time decision-making under pressure • Strong technical troubleshooting capability • Effective communication and shift handoff clarity • Leadership without direct authority • Operational prioritization and risk management Work Environment • Shift-based schedule (day/night, including weekends and holidays as required). • Cleanroom manufacturing environment. • May require on-call or extended support during critical situations. Success Metrics • Tool uptime and availability • Mean time to recover (MTTR) • Reduction in recurring tool/process issues • Production output adherence • Shift execution quality and communication effectiveness

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:

$74,000.00 - $183,000.00 a year Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base pay for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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