Senior Test Equipment Engineer

Job Title

Senior Test Equipment Engineer

Role Summary

Member of the MSB Test Engineering team responsible for supporting test operations, improving test equipment availability and efficiency, and enabling production deployment of testers. The role leads continuous improvement projects, tester setup/qualification, and leverages automation, data analytics and AI tools to improve equipment reliability and engineering productivity.

Experience Level

Senior-level. Specific years of experience not specified in the posting.

Responsibilities

Drive equipment performance, support manufacturing test operations, and deliver automation and analytics solutions.

• Improve equipment availability and OEE through FMEA, design/improvement projects, and problem analysis.
• Manage spare inventory strategy to minimize downtime and cost.
• Track equipment KPIs and produce dashboards and reports for management review.
• Automate test equipment data collection and assess equipment to reduce equipment-induced yield loss.
• Use data analytics and AI-enabled tools to detect degradation trends and improve maintenance effectiveness.
• Lead shift technicians and work with manufacturing to meet output and quality goals.
• Set up and qualify new tester hardware; coordinate logistics and facilities for deployments.
• Support product runs, validate applications, troubleshoot failures, and implement fixes and workarounds.
• Manage test-equipment hardware/software/process changes and associated documentation.
• Develop software/automation to monitor the test floor and identify opportunities for test-time reduction and productivity gains.
• Prepare training materials, conduct trainings/certifications, and coach team members on automation and analytics tools.

Requirements

Core technical and interpersonal skills expected for effective performance in this role.

Must-have

• Practical, hands-on experience with test equipment, manufacturing processes, and operational problem solving.
• Experience driving equipment reliability, downtime reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use data-driven insights to deliver sustainable solutions.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills; ability to influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Nice-to-have

• Familiarity with predictive maintenance, Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, or equipment health monitoring.
• Experience with data analytics, AI/ML, or digital manufacturing solutions.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, SQL, or visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience with automation, system integration, and common productivity tools.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical & Electronics, Computer, Data Engineering, or a related engineering discipline; degree with relevant experience specified in the posting.

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.