The Fab Support Engineer Lead supervises technicians, coordinates maintenance schedules, monitors performance, communicates risks, and develops team members.
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Summary
The Fab Support Engineer Lead supervises shift technicians responsible for maintaining and repairing Fab Support systems-including vacuum pumps, abatement units, chillers, heat exchangers, and liquid delivery equipment-to ensure reliable manufacturing operations. This role leads safety, quality, and equipment performance initiatives, coordinates preventative maintenance, drives continuous improvement, and partners with engineering, facilities, and operations teams to support tool uptime and operational stability across Fab 6.
Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
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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To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron's People Organization at [email protected] or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.
Summary
The Fab Support Engineer Lead supervises shift technicians responsible for maintaining and repairing Fab Support systems-including vacuum pumps, abatement units, chillers, heat exchangers, and liquid delivery equipment-to ensure reliable manufacturing operations. This role leads safety, quality, and equipment performance initiatives, coordinates preventative maintenance, drives continuous improvement, and partners with engineering, facilities, and operations teams to support tool uptime and operational stability across Fab 6.
Responsibilities
- Lead shift technicians in safely performing maintenance and recovery activities on Fab Support equipment, ensuring compliance with all EHS requirements, JHAs, and site procedures.
- Coordinate preventative maintenance schedules, equipment downtime, and cross-functional support with engineering, process areas, and OEM suppliers.
- Monitor equipment performance, analyze system data, and drive corrective actions to improve reliability, uptime, and cost efficiency.
- Communicate tool status, risks, safety issues, and operational changes to stakeholders; escalate Fab-impacting concerns promptly.
- Support documentation accuracy by maintaining and improving PMs, procedures, JHAs, and technical work instructions.
- Mentor and develop team members (shift technicians) through coaching, performance management, and professional development planning.
- Facilitate problem-solving activities, lead root-cause investigations, and support TPM initiatives to strengthen equipment effectiveness.
- Track action items, prioritize tasks across the shift, and ensure timely completion of maintenance work and area commitments.
Minimum Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in leading technical teams within a semiconductor manufacturing environment - with demonstrated ability to manage performance, coach employees (technicians), and coordinate work across shifts.
- Strong mechanical/electrical troubleshooting experience with working knowledge of AC/DC circuits, facilities utilities, and Fab Support systems (pump, chiller, abatement, liquid source delivery).
- Proficiency with MS Office and basic data analysis tools, with strong communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing operations or maintenance of Fab Support systems (vacuum pumps, abatement, chillers, LDS).
- Experience with TPM programs, and structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, KT). Background in managing maintenance documentation, EHS compliance, and technical procedure development.
- Related Bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience;
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.
To learn about your right to work click here.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron's People Organization at [email protected] or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
Top Skills
Ac/Dc Circuits
MS Office
Semiconductor Manufacturing Systems
Tpm Programs
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