Technologist - Probe Equipment

About the role

Micron is hiring a Probe Equipment Technologist (Shift Technologist) to play a hands-on role in enabling parametric and functional testing. The technologist ensures reliable operation, preventive and corrective maintenance, and continuous improvement of probe equipment, supporting manufacturing excellence by keeping equipment stable and resolving issues quickly during shift operations. The role works alongside engineers, production and process partners to identify equipment issues, carry out root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions that protect yield, quality and cycle time.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver shift-based technical assistance for probe equipment, including operation, monitoring, troubleshooting and recovery to ensure stable manufacturing output.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, including BOM checks, consumable management and adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Analyse equipment data and perform root-cause analysis using structured methods such as 5-Why and 8D to resolve recurring or complex issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including equipment optimization, process stabilization and best-known methods.
• Contribute to digital, automation and AI-enabled solutions for equipment health detection and performance optimization with engineering teams.
• Keep close communication with production and process partners on priorities, shift handovers and quick resolution of critical equipment risks.
• Follow safety procedures, take part in training and support sustainability initiatives.
• Document technical findings, corrective actions and lessons learned, and share AI-enabled improvements within scope.

Required profile

• Diploma in Electrical & Electronics, Mechanical or Materials Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience in probe manufacturing.
• Strong hands-on technical competence with semiconductor probe equipment, including troubleshooting, maintenance and recovery in production.
• Ability to apply analytical and problem-solving skills with methods such as 5-Why, 8D, FMEA or Lean tools.
• Effective written and verbal communication for shift handovers, cross-functional collaboration and customer concerns.
• Willingness to work in a shift-based manufacturing environment.
• Interest in or basic understanding of automation, data analytics or AI in semiconductor manufacturing is an advantage; knowledge of the semiconductor industry and probe operations is beneficial.