SENIOR EQUIPMENT ENGINEER

As an Equipment Engineer in Micron Technology, Inc., you will be working with a team of engineers responsible for equipment start-up, development and optimization, product yield, quality and reliability improvements, cost reduction, cycle-time & productivity improvements, risk management, solving sophisticated manufacturing line issues and engineering operations such as wafer dispositions, equipment recovery and qualifications. This position also identifies, diagnose and troubleshoot complicated equipment related problems by applying failure analysis, FMEA, 8D, and SPC methodology. Additional responsibilities include coordinating and executing equipment and material evaluations and optimization, implementing equipment-related improvements, participating in new equipment qualifications, handling internal & customer audits and liaising with material suppliers to achieve best in class yield, quality, cost and risk management objectives.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Lead and manage equipment-related activities in HBM production lines, including installation, qualification, troubleshooting, and maintenance.

• Drive continuous improvements in equipment performance, uptime, and process capability to meet production targets

• Work closely with cross-functional teams (process, integration, R&D, planning) to support new product introductions and process changes related to HBM.

• Establish and optimize equipment parameters and procedures for HBM manufacturing, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions on equipment-related issues.

• Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and upgrades to enhance HBM equipment capabilities.

• Train and mentor junior engineers and technicians on best practices and standard operating procedures.

• Generate and maintain accurate equipment documentation and preventive maintenance plans.

• Participate in capacity planning and equipment layout for HBM expansion projects.

Requirements:

Higher Diploma with more than 15 years of relevant semiconductor experience or Bachelors with more than 10 years of relevant semiconductor experience.

Minimum of 5 years of hands-on semiconductor equipment engineering experience, preferably on semiconductor packaging process including assembly, bumping and / or RDL process, including hands-on experience working on HBM related technologies.

Strong understanding of HBM-related equipment, preferably in the area of thermo-compressive bonding, wafer clean, grind and trim, wafer molding, wafer mount, TnR.

Worked on process/equipment development with fundamental understanding to execute to improve maturity for HBM related equipment

Problem-solving mindset with a drive for finding effective solutions.

Understanding on statistical process control and process development with structured Design of Experiment (DOE).

Embody Micron's core values:

People - Respect, develop, and empower others

Innovation - Drive continuous improvement and breakthrough thinking

Tenacity - Demonstrate accountability and perseverance

Collaboration - Build trust and work as one team

Customer Focus - Deliver excellence and value

Maximizes yield by working on tools, the process, or wafer fabrication recipes. Troubleshoots wafer fabrication problems and performs root cause analysis. Works with other process areas to understand and control process deviations. Long-term investigation of defect issues may require extensive work with shift engineering and other functional areas. Evaluates products to ensure they meet the required design and performance specifications. Conducts research to assess process adjustment requirements and recommends process improvements or equipment changes needed to efficiently manufacture new product or part types.