Process Control Engineer (Systems)

The Process Control Engineer (Systems) develops, deploys, and sustains Micron’s Process Control Systems (PCS) across Assembly & Test manufacturing. This role supports (not limited to): 

• SPACE Statistical Process Control (SPC) 

• Applied Materials E3: Fault Detection and Classification (FDC) and Run to Run (R2R) 

• MES (Manufacturing Execution System), MESCentral, and MAM (Manufacturing Application Management) 

• RMS (Recipe Management Systems) 

The position works closely with Process Engineering (PE), Equipment Engineering (EE), Automation/IT, Manufacturing, and Global Quality to ensure proactive control, strong governance, and audit readiness. 

Main Responsibilities:

1) PCS Systems Ownership 

• Configure and sustain Applied E3 Process Control (Trace, UVA, models, alarms, data health). 

• Build and maintain SPACE SPC charts, limits, and automated reactions. 

• Ensure stable SECS/GEM communication and equipment-to-host connectivity. 

• Maintain MES/MAM/RMS interfaces with strong data integrity and version control. 

2) SPC Strategy & Governance 

• Lead SPC lifecycle: variable selection, chart setup, limits, automated responses, and chart health reviews. 

• Ensure alignment with Micron Global SPC Standards and quality system requirements. 

3) FDC & OCAP Management 

• Develop and maintain FDC models, classifiers, traces, and limits. 

• Validate UVA and reduce false alarms for stable production performance. 

• Govern OCAP (Out of Control Action Plan) logic and changes via ECN (Engineering Change Notice). 

4) MES / MAM / RMS Engineering 

• Support MES and MAM logic, events, data collection, and equipment states. 

• Govern RMS recipe/version consistency supporting SPC and FDC execution. 

• Troubleshoot system logic and collaborate with Automation Technology (ATAuto) on improvements. 

5) Monitoring & Continuous Improvement 

• Track key metrics: OOC (Out of Control) rate, false alarms, FDC coverage, reaction compliance/TAT (Turnaround Time), system reliability. 

• Perform structured Root Cause Analysis (RCA). 

• Automate tasks using SQL, Python scripts. 

6) Collaboration & Audit Readiness 

• Partner with PE, EE, PDE, MCT, AT Auto, and Global Quality. 

• Maintain documentation, entitlement controls, and audit-ready evidence. 

• Share and adopt best practices through global PCS forums. 

Other responsibilities:

• Integrates AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment and complying with organizational standards and legal requirements. 

• Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI-enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work. 
   

Job Requirements, Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field. 

• Knowledge of SPC concepts, capability indices, OOC vs. OOS (Out of Spec). 

• Experience owning E3 models and SPACE SPC frameworks. 

• Experience with FDC/OCAP in Assembly & Test or Frontend facilities. 

• Exposure to predictive analytics, or smart manufacturing platforms. 

• Familiarity with SPC governance and audit processes. Experience with at least one Micron system: Applied E3 FDC/R2R, SPACE SPC, SECS/GEM, MES/MESCentral, RMS. 

• Skills in scripting (SQL, Python) and process/equipment data interpretation. 

• Strong analytical, logical, and critical thinking skills 

• Effective communicator, able to collaborate across all levels 

• Growth mindset with a passion for continuous learning 

• Internship or experience in the semiconductor industry is a plus 

• Demonstrated leadership and a track record of impact are highly desirable 

• Interest in and knowledge of the semiconductor industry and Micron

• Ability to apply baseline digital fluency and role‑appropriate AI literacy to use AI‑enabled tools responsibly and effectively for research, analysis, content creation, problem‑solving, operational tasks, and achieving business outcomes.

• Embody Micron’s core values: 

People – Respect, develop, and empower others 

Innovation – Drive continuous improvement and breakthrough thinking 

Tenacity – Show grit and determination 

Collaboration – Build trust and foster teamwork 

Customer Focus – Deliver excellence and value 

Develops, evaluates, revises, and applies technical quality assurance protocols/methods to inspect and test in-process raw materials, production equipment, and finished products. Ensures activities and items are in compliance with both company quality assurance standards and applicable government regulations. Performs analysis and identifies trends in the inspection of finished products, in-process materials and bulk raw materials, and recommends corrective actions when necessary. Ensures that established manufacturing inspection, sampling and statistical process control procedures are followed. May assure compliance to in-house and/or external specifications and standards, such as GMPs and ISO regulations. Evaluates and analyzes the efforts in organizing, documenting, and interpreting inspection support documents and records.