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As a Process Technician at Micron, you will have sustaining ownership of advanced semiconductor processes in a high-tech fabrication environment known as the Fab. In this role you will address issues that detract from Fab operations, including containment, documentation, and communication of non-standard events. 

Shift duties include executing control plans, evaluating equipment health, resolving defect-related issues, and supporting other areas of the operation to ensure quality, efficiency, and output goals are met. You will work cross-functionally with team members specializing in operations, equipment, and other areas and collaborate with support groups to drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assess the performance of area equipment and processes
• Apply statistical process control (SPC) concepts and plans
• Understand, follow, and improve documented procedures, processes, and best-known methods
• Learn and apply the vital technical expertise for your area, including equipment and process interactions, upstream-downstream effects, and potential impact to device performance
• Analyze real-time processing and inline defect and metrology data to source process and equipment issues and drive resolution
• Apply systematic troubleshooting methodologies to resolve root cause
• Review and disposition product, targets, and tool or process qualification data
• Investigate and resolve area holds
• Provide input to continuous improvement projects
• Identify, contain, document, escalate, and resolve deviations from accepted practices in systems, tools, and processes
• Recognize and react to repetitive deviations and notify engineering where escalation is needed
• Accurately and systematically document and communicate all performed work
• Understand and drive all metrics tied to workstation performance and work-in-progress (WIP) flow
• Properly prioritize tasks to meet the needs of customers
• Learn and utilize niche software
• Demonstrate basic presentation skills and meeting etiquette
• Successfully implement both team and individual assignments
• Adhere to all established safety policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts (3 on/4 off and 4 on/3 off)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in data extraction, analysis, and reporting
• Basic PC skills including MS Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge and understanding of semiconductor equipment and processes
• Basic understanding and accurate application of statistical process control principles
• Basic understanding of mathematical concepts and problem solving, at least to an algebraic level
• Basic understanding of physics and chemistry concepts and principles

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.

Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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