Micron Technology

Semiconductor Manufacturing

SrAutomationEquipmentEngineer

$135–195k ~AI est. Manassas, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Sr Automation Equipment Engineer at Micron Technology. Skills: Automation equipment, Semiconductor manufacturing, Data analysis. Sustain automation equipment performance. Improve automation equipment performance”

What You'll Achieve.

Improve material flow; Support high-throughput production; Support stable production

Industry & Context.

Semiconductor Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Data-driven problem solving; Technical judgment; Troubleshooting; Root-cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

Work in a clean room

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Experience in clean room/semiconductor environment, Analytical skills, Data-driven problem-solving skills, Attention to detail, Experience with Excel, JMP, or similar, Experience with process control programs (SPACE) or similar, Excellent written communication skills, Excellent verbal communication skills

Nice to Have

3+ years semiconductor manufacturing experience, 3+ years troubleshooting semiconductor automated equipment, 3+ years cleanroom operations experience, 3+ years fab manufacturing flows experience, Experience with SPC, Experience with DOE, Experience with root-cause analysis, Experience with data analysis tools

What You'll Do.

Sustain automation equipment performance

Improve automation equipment performance

Respond to efficiency losses

Troubleshoot automation issues

Troubleshoot material handling issues

Develop Engineering Change Notices

Document Engineering Change Notices

Implement Engineering Change Notices

Improve reaction mechanisms

Improve procedures for out-of-spec conditions

Analyze automation failure modes

Analyze system interruptions

Report corrective actions

Use data extraction tools

Use data analysis tools

Monitor automation system health

Support automation equipment availability

Support tool-to-tool material flow

Support system qualifications

Support ramp activities

Promote safety culture

Follow safety policies

Enforce safety policies

Follow environmental policies

Enforce environmental policies

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with Manufacturing; Partner with Equipment Engineering; Partner with Facilities; Partner with IT; Partner with automation vendors; Work effectively across teams

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication

Process & Methodology

Engineering Change Notices

Full Job Description

**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. The Sr Semiconductor **Automation Equipment Engineer** is responsible for sustaining and improving the performance, reliability, and integration of fab automation systems within an assigned manufacturing area at Micron’s Manassas fab. This role partners closely with Manufacturing, Equipment Engineering, Facilities, IT, and automation vendors to resolve automation‑related issues, improve material flow, and support high‑throughput, stable production. The Automation Equipment Engineer applies data‑driven problem solving, strong technical judgment, and effective communication to drive continuous improvement in a highly automated semiconductor manufacturing environment. ## ## **Responsibilities** * Monitor and sustain automation equipment performance, responding to efficiency losses related to AMHS flow, tool interfaces, system availability, and automation‑driven process delays. * Trouble-shoot complex automation and material handling issues involving robotics, conveyors, stockers, controllers, sensors, and software interfaces using structured root‑cause analysis. * Develop, document, and implement Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) for automation system changes, upgrades, and configuration improvements. * Improve reaction mechanisms and procedures for automation‑related out‑of‑spec and out‑of‑control conditions impacting lot movement or tool availability. * Analyze common automation failure modes and system interruptions, reporting trends and corrective actions to internal stake-holders. * Use data extraction and analysis tools to monitor automation system health, utilization, and bottlenecks across the manufacturing line. * Support automation equipment availability,

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