Job Description

Our Opportunity Summary:

• The Sr Semiconductor Automation Equipment Engineer supports the performance, reliability, and integration of fab automation systems within Micron’s Manassas manufacturing environment.

• This role partners with Manufacturing, Equipment Engineering, Facilities, IT, and automation vendors to resolve automation-related issues, improve material flow, and support stable, high-throughput production.

• The position applies data-driven problem solving, technical judgment, and clear communication to sustain automation systems and drive continuous improvement across semiconductor manufacturing operations.

(Disclaimer) While you may not exhibit all of the characteristics/skills listed below today, we are highly interested in a team member who is anxious to grow in both technical breadth and depth. If you are open to learning from and being a valued member of a team of top-tier engineers, we are eager to help build on your existing foundation and expand your individual and collaborative skills in this exciting and unique opportunity.

What’s Encouraged Daily:

• Monitor and sustain automation equipment performance, including AMHS flow, tool interfaces, system availability, and automation-driven process delays.

• Troubleshoot 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 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 recurring automation failure modes, system interruptions, utilization trends, and bottlenecks to identify corrective actions and continuous improvement opportunities.

• Support automation equipment availability, tool-to-tool material flow, system qualifications, holds, releases, and manufacturing ramp activities.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and automation vendors to resolve issues, communicate status, and improve system performance.

• Promote a strong safety culture by following and reinforcing safety and environmental requirements related to automated equipment and material movement systems.

How To Qualify:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.

• Experience working in a cleanroom, semiconductor manufacturing, automation, equipment engineering, or related technical environment.

• Demonstrated analytical and data-driven problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.

• Proficiency using data analysis or process control tools such as Excel, JMP, SPACE, or similar systems.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and operational teams.

What Sets You Apart:

• Experience supporting fab automation systems, AMHS, material handling equipment, robotics, stockers, controllers, sensors, or tool interface systems.

• Experience troubleshooting automation equipment issues and applying structured root cause analysis in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience developing or supporting Engineering Change Notices, system upgrades, equipment qualifications, or configuration changes.

• Experience and/or interest in developing Agentic AI workflows into current or future processes to improve efficiency, automation monitoring, troubleshooting, or data-driven decision making.

• Ability to work effectively with Manufacturing, Equipment Engineering, Facilities, IT, and external automation vendors to support stable production and continuous improvement.

Our team vision is a continuing desire to develop your skills working in an inclusive, diverse environment of multicultural Teams across worldwide geographies! Enabling the creative career path you deserve with a collaborative environment and groundbreaking technology while rapidly growing your abilities.