GEL Engineering Technician

Micron Technology • Boise, ID

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About The Position

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
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.
Micron is seeking a highly motivated GEL Engineering Technician to support a broad range of engineering activities, including the design, testing, checkout, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems, experimental circuitry, and specialized test equipment. This role involves working with analog, digital, and video circuits, as well as logic systems.
The Engineering Technician will perform testing, checkout, troubleshooting, and fault isolation by interpreting schematics, diagrams, layouts, written documentation, and verbal instructions. You will assist in identifying root causes of system and equipment issues and recommend effective corrective actions. Additionally, you will support the design, construction, testing, and validation of custom test equipment.
This position requires hands-on experience with manufacturing, development, diagnostic, and test tools, including oscilloscopes, signal generators, test programs, and other specialized equipment. Successful candidates demonstrate a high level of dependability, technical curiosity, and passion for excellence, while embodying Micron’s core values of People, Innovation, Tenacity, Collaboration, and Customer Focus.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated mechanical, electrical, or technical understanding, gained through education, hands‑on experience, military service, or personal technical projects.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts (3 days on/4 days off and 4 days on/3 days off), progress between day and night shifts every 4 months, and adapt to different shifts and overtime as needed to support business operations.
• Experience or exposure to preventive maintenance and troubleshooting processes (manufacturing, lab, automotive, medical, electronics, military, or other vocational trades).
• Basic proficiency using mechanical, electrical, and/or PC‑based tools or software to diagnose and resolve technical issues.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in relevant technical fields such as Mechatronics, Electronics, or Robotics and/or 2 years of experience in maintaining manufacturing equipment, automation, and/or technical military experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, monitor, and maintain equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable performance.
• Collect, analyze, and verify operational data to identify performance trends, deviations, and opportunities for improvement.
• Diagnose equipment issues, identify inefficiencies, and support corrective and preventive actions.
• Document equipment performance, issues, and resolutions, and communicate findings to appropriate stakeholders.
• Maintain required training and certifications, actively pursue skill development, and participate in cross‑training to strengthen team capabilities.
• Follow all environmental, health, safety, and security requirements, including safe equipment operation, hazard reporting, and audit participation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by maintaining organized work areas, contributing to process improvements, and sharing best practices.
• Demonstrate strong customer focus and teamwork by collaborating across functions, mentoring others, pursuing innovation, and approaching challenges with accountability and respect.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees