Thin Films Equipment Technician

Micron Technology • Manassas, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Thin Films Equipment Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving semiconductor manufacturing equipment within the Thin Films area. This role supports high-volume production by executing preventive and corrective maintenance, recovering equipment from faults, and partnering with engineering teams to drive equipment reliability, uptime, and process stability. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical professional who enjoys solving complex equipment issues, working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and continuously learning new technologies and equipment platforms.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, Engineering Technology, Military Technical Training, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on technical troubleshooting experience in manufacturing, industrial maintenance, semiconductor, military, aerospace, automotive, or related industries.
• Ability to diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience interpreting technical drawings, schematics, procedures, and maintenance documentation.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment and safely lift up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Semiconductor equipment maintenance experience.
• Experience with CVD, PECVD, PVD, ALD, or plasma processing equipment.
• Knowledge of vacuum systems, pumps, RF systems, gas delivery systems, robotics, wafer handling systems, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with Applied Materials, Lam Research, TEL, Canon Anelva, ULVAC, or similar semiconductor equipment platforms.
• Familiarity with SPC, FDC, Tableau, equipment monitoring systems, and manufacturing data analysis.
• Military electronics, avionics, nuclear, or maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) activities on Thin Films deposition equipment in accordance with established procedures and schedules.
• Execute corrective maintenance (CM) activities to restore equipment to production safely and efficiently.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, vacuum, RF, gas delivery, robotics, and automation systems.
• Respond to equipment faults and production-impacting issues while minimizing downtime.
• Perform equipment startups, recoveries, qualifications, and return-to-production activities following maintenance events.
• Maintain equipment performance while ensuring compliance to maintenance specifications and quality standards.
• Utilize structured troubleshooting methodologies and root cause analysis techniques to identify equipment failures.
• Analyze tool data, alarm histories, system logs, and equipment trends to prevent repeat failures.
• Escalate complex issues appropriately while providing detailed failure analysis and repair documentation.
• Support long-term corrective actions that improve tool reliability and reduce recurring issues.
• Monitor equipment health and take proactive action to prevent production interruptions.
• Work directly with operators, process technicians, maintenance engineers, and equipment engineers to address manufacturing issues.
• Support shift operations during tool recoveries, process interruptions, new tool installations, and engineering evaluations.
• Help maintain workstation performance targets for availability, throughput, and quality.
• Adhere to all Micron safety policies, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), hazardous energy control, chemical safety, and cleanroom protocols.
• Conduct all work using approved procedures, training requirements, and risk assessments.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions, equipment risks, and process concerns.
• Ensure accurate maintenance documentation and compliance with manufacturing standards.
• Participate in TPM, reliability improvement, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Support implementation of equipment modifications and engineering change activities.
• Assist in developing and improving maintenance procedures, checklists, and troubleshooting guides.
• Contribute ideas that improve safety, equipment uptime, maintenance efficiency, and overall manufacturing performance.
• Utilize digital manufacturing tools, dashboards, and automated reporting systems to support equipment monitoring and maintenance effectiveness.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools and data analytics platforms to accelerate troubleshooting, knowledge sharing, and decision making.
• Support adoption of emerging digital solutions that improve technician productivity, maintenance quality, and equipment reliability.
• Actively contribute to a culture of continuous learning and technology adoption within the Thin Films organization.

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: Associate degree