Lead Process Quality Technician

Micron Technology

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About The Position

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 proactive and detail-oriented Lead Process Quality Technician to champion contamination control and process quality across high-tech manufacturing operations. In this leadership role, you will oversee a team of technicians, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and serve as the primary liaison between engineering, operations, facilities, and technical teams. You will ensure the integrity of cleanroom environments and critical systems—including Ultra-Pure Water (UPW), chemical delivery, fab ambient conditions, process tools, and wafer environments—while mentoring others and setting the standard for excellence. You will exhibit a high level of dependability and passion, embodying our core values of People, Innovation, Tenacity, Collaboration, and Customer Focus.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (or equivalent trade school/military experience).
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in contamination control, cleanroom operations, or related technical environments, including leadership or mentoring experience.
• Proven ability to work flexible 12-hour shifts and adapt to changing business needs.
• Demonstrated expertise in using PPE and safely handling gases and chemicals in controlled environments.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience leading teams in laboratory or cleanroom settings.
• Advanced understanding of statistics and data-driven decision making.
• In-depth knowledge of cleanroom principles, airflow dynamics, filtration, AMC, ESD, ionization, and analytical testing methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the performance and reliability of contamination control systems, including cleanroom, UPW, chemical delivery, and process tool environments.
• Supervise, mentor, and train Process Quality Technicians, ensuring alignment with safety and contamination control protocols.
• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical and mechanical issues in instrumentation and equipment, using advanced diagnostic tools and techniques.
• Oversee preventative maintenance programs and ensure timely calibration and analytical testing using particle counters, ionization equipment, and other specialized tools.
• Maintain and audit records of maintenance, testing, calibrations, and repairs to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
• Identify and drive solutions to reduce equipment defects, enhance quality, and lead process improvement initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Facilities, Gas/Chemical Technicians, Engineers, and Leadership to resolve issues and support production needs.
• Champion a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement, embodying Micron’s core values of People, Innovation, Tenacity, Collaboration, and Customer Focus.

Benefits

• Choice of medical, dental and vision plans.
• Benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Paid family leave.
• Robust paid time-off program.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees