Real-Time Defect Analysis Equipment Applications Engineer

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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.

Write and modify equipment recipes to meet RDA area requirements, including both standard Process of Record (POR) and engineering (non-POR) recipes. Monitor and respond to recipe requests – ensuring validation, documentation, and completion of entries. Collaborate with Equipment Owners and shift teams to resolve recipe-related issues. Train engineers and technicians on tool operation and recipe development. Develop and update procedures for tool operation and recipe writing. Perform basic and advanced tool recoveries for assigned workstations. Lead software upgrades and improvements, coordinating with internal teams and external vendors. Monitor SPC charts for tool qualification deviations; initiate repairs or adjust limits as needed. Analyze tool and process data to identify opportunities for performance and efficiency improvements. Review and document recipe-related alarms and errors; drive reduction in incident frequency. Ensure accurate tool logging and communicate issues, tests, and procedural changes to engineering and affected areas. Participate in global tool-sharing forums and drive follow-up actions. Audit new tools upon arrival in collaboration with vendor representatives. Coordinate resources for tool installations and de-facilitations. . Partner with Equipment Owners to develop qualification plans for new tool installs and communicate plans to stakeholders. Notify vendors of application issues and maintain communication to track progress, estimated recovery time, and root cause analysis. Collaborate with vendors on escalated application issues and long-term solutions involving software or hardware changes. Utilize defect analysis software, SPC, tool tracking, automation systems, and standard data analysis tools. Comprehend RDA data flow from tool to SPC chart. Evaluate certification data to identify personal skill gaps and pursue relevant certifications. Maintain active certification on all assigned training items relevant to your role and job grade. Identify and address deficiencies in group training programs. Contribute to cross-functional teams as needed.

Employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science and Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or in a related occupation. Position requires:

1. Inline defect analysis;
2. Defect inspection toolsets;
3. Semiconductor fabrication process flow;
4. Standard data analysis and engineering troubleshooting;
5. Data flow to process controls; and
6. Statistics: SPC and process capability.

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future.  We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget.  Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave.  Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays.  For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.

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