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Engineering Manager – CMP/Wets | Micron Technology, Manassas, Virginia
Lead yield optimization & nano-process enhancement in advanced semiconductor fabrication
July 29, 2025
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Join Micron Technology in Virginia as Engineering Manager – CMP/Wets. Drive yield improvements and manage high-performance engineering teams in semiconductor fabrication, with focus on nanoscale materials, process integrity, and wafer-level quality.
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Title Engineering Manager – CMP/Wets
Organization Micron Technology, Inc.
Work Location Manassas, Virginia, United States
Research Field Nanotechnology, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Electronics
Funding Info Industry-funded (Micron Technology)
Application Deadline Rolling
Posted Date July 2025
Country USA
Researcher Profile Senior Process Engineer / Manager (5+ years in CMP/Wets)
Required Qualification Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engg., Materials, Chemical, or Physics
Required Experience 5+ years in CMP or Wets in high-volume semiconductor production
Salary Details Competitive + Full Benefits
Micron Technology, a global semiconductor leader, invites applications for Engineering Manager – CMP/Wets at its Manassas, Virginia facility. This is a high-impact technical management role in one of the most critical areas of nanomanufacturing and wafer-level process integrity .
In this role, you’ll lead a team of engineers to improve product quality, drive yield optimization, and implement advanced process control across CMP and Wets areas—essential steps in producing next-generation memory and storage technologies.
What makes this role significant?
At the nanoscale, process uniformity and material integrity are mission-critical. CMP and Wets are central to surface preparation, defect management, and material transitions in advanced node fabrication. Your decisions and leadership will directly shape fab performance.
As Engineering Manager, you will:
Coordinate cross-functional engineering teams for yield, output, and tool optimization.
Champion process reliability and equipment performance , reducing variation and waste.
Drive investigations and root-cause analysis of yield-limiting issues.
Lead initiatives for continuous improvement , cost control, and process enhancement.
Manage strategic equipment installs, modifications, and upgrades.
Build a culture of safety, SPC/FDC compliance , and operational discipline.
Who should apply?
Candidates with a background in mechanical, materials, chemical engineering, or physics , and at least 5 years of experience in CMP or Wets engineering will thrive in this position. Prior exposure to failure mode effect analysis, DOE, SPC , and cleanroom protocols is expected.
A strong candidate will also:
Be data-driven and comfortable with engineering statistics
Demonstrate experience managing engineering teams or cross-shift operations
Understand nanomaterial behavior and chemical-mechanical interactions in fab tools
Possess strong leadership and communication skills for a high-paced manufacturing setting
This is a fantastic opportunity for professionals passionate about nano-enabled process control , wafer technology, and engineering leadership to drive meaningful impact in the semiconductor industry.