Sr Dry Etch Equipment Engineer
Core
Drive equipment reliability, long-term corrective actions, and performance optimization of Dry Etch toolsets in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment.
Role type
Senior IC Dry Etch Equipment Engineer
Builds
Semiconductor memory and storage solutions
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Dry Etch
Required skills
Root cause analysis, SPC, FMEA, 5-Whys, 8D, fault isolation, data-driven problem solving, equipment troubleshooting, yield improvement, scrap reduction, tool recovery strategies, spare parts management, continuous improvement, technical mentorship
Preferred skills
Dry Etch equipment engineering, chamber matching, tool stability programs, new tool startups, process conversions, Agentic AI workflows
Technologies
Dry Etch tools, SPC, FMEA, 5-Whys, 8D (via careerplan.io/jobs/40708047-sr-dry-etch-equipment-engineer-at-micron)
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.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC