Semiconductor Equipment Applications Eng
Core
Own inspection equipment strategies to keep critical learning flowing through Technology Development and manufacturing, working hands-on with optical inspection tools to detect defects and improve tool efficiency.
Role type
Senior IC semiconductor equipment applications engineer (optical inspection)
Builds
Inspection recipes, defect detection strategies, and automation improvements for semiconductor fabs
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Yield Technology / Optical Inspection
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Semiconductor equipment knowledge, fabrication process understanding, data analysis, recipe development, vendor coordination, project leadership
Preferred skills
Optical/eBeam/review system application experience, high-volume manufacturing support, AI for efficiency improvement, equipment ownership experience
Technologies
Optical inspection tools, eBeam systems, review systems, SPC charts
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain inspection recipes to find Defects of Interest (DOI) and close defect gaps; Partner with module owners to ensure recipe quality and resolve issues; Lead projects to improve inspection efficiency and sampling strategies; Coordinate vendor applications engineering work; Serve as a technical liaison between Micron engineering teams and equipment suppliers; Collaborate with RAM Equipment Sustaining Team to track tool maintenance and monitor vendor support
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC