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# RDA Equipment Applications Engineer

- **Company:** Micron's People Organization
- **Location:** Manassas, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Agentic-AI
- **Published:** October 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_microntech1-43655920

## About the Role

recipe development, and train engineers and technicians on protocols. + Participate in global tool-sharing forums, follow up on cross-site actions, and collaborate with vendors on issues, root-cause analysis, and tool audits. + Maintain strong vendor communication aligned with Micron business ethics, tracking application issues, long-term solutions, and tool readiness. **How To Qualify:** + Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or related field + Minimum 2 years of experience within the semiconductor industry in a defect analysis role with a solid foundation in inline defect analysis + Strong understanding of semiconductor fabrication process flows with a consistent track record to drive issues to root cause with standard data analysis and engineering trouble-shooting; Statistical process control - data analysis, SPC, process capability + Experience and/or interest in developing Agentic AI workflows into current
or future processes **What Sets You Apart:** + 5+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry, specifically process development for defect inspection equipment/applications + 3+ years of experience in a defect inspection applications role with advanced applications recipe writing experience - strong preference to KLA/AMAT advanced toolsets + Experience driving cross-site alignment or global best-known-method (BKM) sharing for inspection applications.
Excellent technical presentation and communication skill with a demonstrated ability to lead multiple tool responsibilities with high attention to detail and prioritization Our team vision is a continuing desire to develop your skills working in an inclusive, diverse environment of multicultural Teams across worldwide geographies!
Enabling the creative career path you deserve with a collaborative environment and groundbreaking technology while rapidly growing your abilities.

## Description

RDA Equipment Applications Engineer is responsible for owning and optimizing real-time defect analysis (RDA) toolsets, including recipe development, stability monitoring, tool performance improvement, and advanced application support.
This role supports both day-to-day operations and long-term capability enhancement through data analysis, multi-functional collaboration, and close partnership with equipment vendors.
The engineer ensures high-quality recipe execution, drives tool reliability, and enables robust defect-monitoring capability across the fab. **(Disclaimer** ) While you may not exhibit all of the characteristics/skills listed below today, we are highly interested in a team member who is anxious to grow in both technical breadth and depth.
If you are open to learning from and being a valued member of a team of top-tier engineers, we are eager to help build on your existing foundation and expand your individual and collaborative skills in this exciting and unique opportunity. **What's Encouraged Daily:** + Develop, write, validate, and maintain POR and engineering recipes for assigned RDA toolsets, ensuring accuracy and alignment with area requirements. + Demonstrate strong application ownership by understanding tool theory, performing advanced recipe setup, and maintaining backup knowledge of secondary tools. + Monitor recipe requests, maintain documentation, and ensure completion and communication of updates. + Perform basic and advanced tool recoveries, lead software upgrades, and implement improvements with internal teams and vendors. + Establish and track SPC charts, analyze tool data, and drive corrective actions and performance-improvement opportunities. + Create and update procedures for tool operation and