Dry Etch Equipment Maintenance Technician

Micron Technology • Manassas, VA

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About The Position

The Dry Etch Equipment Maintenance Technician is responsible for sustaining, trouble-shooting, and improving Dry Etch manufacturing equipment to support safe, efficient, and high‑quality semiconductor production. This role performs preventative and corrective maintenance, resolves equipment issues using mechanical/electrical trouble-shooting skills, addresses SPC and process signals, and partners closely with engineers and production teams. The technician also supports tool installs, documentation updates, and continuous improvement of maintenance procedures.

Requirements

• Strong mechanical and electrical proficiency, including basic understanding of AC/DC circuits, schematics, and electronics trouble-shooting.
• Ability to use diagnostic tools (e.g., oscilloscopes, DMMs), follow detailed procedures, document work accurately, and handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to work any 12‑hour shift, stand for long periods, lift up to 20 lbs, and collaborate effectively with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• AAS in Electronics, Electronics Engineering Technology, military technical training, or equivalent experience.
• Experience maintaining or trouble-shooting Dry Etch tools or semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Familiarity with SPC principles, TPM practices, and semiconductor manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor tool performance, respond to SPC out‑of‑control conditions, and perform systematic trouble-shooting to restore equipment functionality.
• Perform preventative maintenance, equipment recoveries, documentation updates, and long‑term down (LTD) resolution using structured problem‑solving methods.
• Support equipment installations, tests, and procedure creation; maintain high‑quality documentation in check sheets, tracking systems, and TPM/6S programs.
• Use schematics, diagnostic tools, and data analysis to identify root causes of recurring failures and drive corrective actions.
• Communicate tool and area issues to Lead Technicians/Engineers and raise trends, yield concerns, or equipment risks as needed.
• Mentor teammates on best‑known methods, proper workmanship, and alignment to safety/environmental standards.
• Participate in KT sessions, TPM activities, document reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on increasing uptime and reliability.
• Follow all EHS procedures, maintain compliance (LOTO, PPE, audits), and actively contribute to MTV’s safety culture.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree