Dry Etch Equipment Engineer

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life forall.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.TheDry Etch Equipment Engineerrole can be broadly defined as the responsibility for the installation, functionality, and maintenance of an equipment toolset. This includes all the hardware and software in the toolset, as well as the interface to any other systems that the tool must connect to for its proper operation. The Engineer is expected to maintain the tool performance as measured by availability to production and primary quality metrics. Categorization and Pareto analysis should always drive the priority of the work within the area. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Safety & Quality:Finishes the required safety training and conducts all work in accordance with safety policies and lawsFollows-up on safety and quality related issues immediately and works towards resolution with team membersPerforms and facilitates audits and submits good catches on safety issuesProactively reduces incidents of personal injuries, safety hazards or environmental releasesOperates and maintains tools according to documentation and guidelines to ensure quality and safety expectations are metEnsures proper tool documentation/reaction mechanisms exist for shift teams and submits updates to content when neededMaintains a constant improvement program for defect reduction / yield improvementReviews and documents XLD issues to ensure root cause, follow-up documentation, and communication across TD & HVMsReviews and identifies hardware related failures and creates and drives plans to fix root-causeCommunication & Teamwork:Partners with suppliers to resolve tool problems, defect issues, and improve tool availabilityImproves communication and collaboration with vendors and area, department, and network partnersCollaborates with supervisor and areas leaders to create personal performance and development goalsCommunicates proactively with MDE shift and Shift Operations leaders on the daily priorities and issuesAttends and participates in DAM, CIP, TPM Core Team, Tool Install and other meetingsMaintains strong vendor relationships to ensure Microns the best interests are metPartners with Process Engineers and shift Engineers/Technicians to capture input for area improvementCommunicates changes made to equipment and follow business rules for change controlPartners with HVMs in data collection, gap analysis, and improvement implementation as part of Benchmarking activitiesProactively communicates issues that could cause yield loss, excursions, defects, tool restrictions, or output lossEnsures pass down is updated and accurately reflects the work instructions to shift each dayTechnical/Data Analysis:Analyzes data to make critical decisions and drive cost reduction activitiesProvides fixing support for issues and address main causesServes as a key area resource for technical support and/or providing required technical resources to support TD requirementsIdentifies and develops a strategy for each workstation that will improve PM frequenciesPartners with HVM sites to identify gaps and opportunities for workstation efficiencies, such as reviewing SPC, ETI, and Y3 to identify PM frequency optimization opportunitiesHandles and keeps track of all installations, upgrades and evaluationsMaintains tool matching and drives machine hardware and s/w consistencyEfficiently plans for required capacity and product mix by ensuring equipment is capable of running variance as projectedHandles all BOM and SAP PM lists to ensure they are accurate and up to dateProvides effective and timely guidance to resolve equipment issues and is highly engaged in key problem resolutionDrives an environment of TPM including TPM metrics, WS health reports, CIP items, MTAGs, MOP documents and restoration guidesLeads proper inventory levels including ATIR, dead inventory, kitting BOMs, vendor recommended spare parts, etc.Project Management/Planning:Runs projects to ensure work is completed within the required scope, schedule and budgetIs responsible for actions and provides issue path or resources to ensure actions will be completed on timeDrives shift team to focus on priority issues and stay within the scope of the projectCoordinates and leads meetings and initiates follow-up actionsSupports department business processes for new tool installations, as well as existing tool modifications or removalsPartners with Procurement, PDE, PI, IE, and Shift Ops on new tool/chamber purchases (QPUP, QPODS)Successful Candidates will have the following Qualifications:PC skills including a familiarity with MS Office Word, Excel, Power Point, MICAP, Ariba, and MAXIMOProcess flow related to area equipmentStrong leadership with the proven track record to coordinate efforts across a variety of groupsStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to efficiently organize teams and projectsLead and coordinate meetings and initiate follow-up actionsStrong partnering, negotiation and teamwork skillsUnderstanding of the Fab process areas including area processing equipmentKnowledge of the main utility systems supplied by the Facilities groupStrong understanding of SPC principlesCommunicate and present optimally to all audiencesIntermediate data extraction, analysis, and reporting skillsMulti-task projects, solve problems and address root causes, Strong analytical problem solving skillsIntermediate understanding of physics, area chemistry, and algebraic conceptTime management, organization, and prioritization skills, Tackle issues related to process flows, Follow procedures and work with min directionEducation:Required: Associates of Applied Science in Electronics Engineering (or similar, including military training) and 6 years shown experience. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in an Engineering related fieldAs 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 onmicron.com/careers/benefits.Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. 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