New College Grad - Manufacturing Shift Process Engineer (ID1)

Job Title

New College Grad - Manufacturing Shift Process Engineer (ID1)

Role Summary

Entry-level process engineer role supporting high-volume DRAM manufacturing expansion in Boise. The engineer will monitor and optimize processes, support yield and throughput goals, and drive continuous improvement on assigned shifts.

The role partners with equipment engineers, shift operations, process owners, and cross-functional stakeholders to resolve issues quickly and sustain stable, efficient production.

Experience Level

Entry-level (New college graduate). Typical experience: 0–2 years; recent Bachelor's or Master's graduates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Core day-to-day responsibilities on shift-focused manufacturing teams include:

• Monitor and optimize production processes to improve yield, quality, throughput, and equipment effectiveness.
• Analyze process performance using SPC, FDC, DOE, and structured problem-solving to identify trends and resolve excursions.
• Lead and participate in issue resolution: identify, escalate, and remediate process, tool, defect, yield, or output problems.
• Create and maintain operational procedures, checklists, documentation, and training materials to support standardized execution.
• Use analytics, data visualization, and engineering software to identify improvement opportunities and support decisions.
• Support area KPIs and wafer output goals while working assigned shift schedules.

Requirements

Key must-have skills and conditions; preferred items listed separately.

• Must-have: Ability to work assigned shifts and rotate schedules as required.
• Must-have: Demonstrated knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Must-have: Proficiency with one or more programming, scripting, analytics, or visualization tools such as Python, Java, MATLAB, Tableau, or Microsoft Office.
• Must-have: Experience analyzing complex manufacturing or engineering data and making process-related decisions based on technical findings.
• Must-have: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with data collection systems, data warehousing, data cleansing, or database querying.
• Nice-to-have: Hands-on experience applying data analytics techniques to manufacturing or operational improvements.
• Nice-to-have: Working knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes and processing equipment.
• Nice-to-have: Experience leveraging AI-assisted tools, generative AI, or AI-enabled analytics to improve productivity or analysis.
• Nice-to-have: Strong verbal and written communication and ability to collaborate across functional teams.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related engineering discipline is required/preferred. The posting specifically lists those degree types and related engineering fields.

About the Company

Company: Micron Technology

Headquarters: Boise, Idaho, USA

Micron Technology is a global leader in memory and storage solutions, dedicated to transforming how the world uses information. The company offers a diverse portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory products under the Micron and Crucial brands. With a commitment to customer focus and technological innovation, Micron drives advancements in artificial intelligence, 5G, and other data-centric applications, empowering users to learn, communicate, and progress.