Registered Technician Apprentice

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Overview

Let Micron pay for your education while you gain valuable, hands‑on experience in a world‑class semiconductor manufacturing environment.

As a Technician Apprentice registered with the Department of Labor, you will take part in a program that prepares you for a long‑term technical career at Micron. Apprentices will gain foundational skills supporting either semiconductor equipment handling or Facilities systems, based on business need, proficiency, and progression.

This earn and learn program is developed to align with your academic schedule while providing real‑world experience maintaining, fixing, and improving critical manufacturing and infrastructure systems.

Program Scope

Registered Technician Apprentices could be assigned to:

• Fab Equipment Operations:
  • Supporting semiconductor production tools used in wafer manufacturing

• Facilities & Infrastructure Systems:
  • Supporting HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and facility control systems critical to fab operations

Final pathway placement may depend on operational demand, apprentice performance, and shown interest.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to all registered apprenticeship guidelines, program requirements, and instructions from the program lead
• Complete required safety training and perform all work in strict accordance with safety policies
• Demonstrate strong safety culture through audits, hazard identification, and “good catch” reporting
• Partner with Production, Shift Technicians, Engineers, and Facilities teams to support daily priorities
• Monitor system or tool performance and respond appropriately to alarms, faults, or abnormal conditions
• Assist with scheduled preventative maintenance on assigned equipment or systems
• Identify and fix basic to intermediate mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or software‑related issues
• Accurately document work performed, tool or system status, and maintenance actions
• Follow established procedures while developing the capacity to operate with growing independence
• Contribute to continuous improvement, reliability, and problem‑solving initiatives
• Work in cleanroom, industrial, and electro‑static discharge (ESD) sensitive environments
• Use computers and user documentation tools to support maintenance and reporting activities

Depending on assignment, apprentices may be exposed to:

Fab Equipment Examples:

Diffusion / Implant, PCVD, Wet Chemical Processing, Dry Etch / Plasma, CMP, Photolithography, Fab Support tools

Facilities Systems Examples:

HVAC systems, facility instrumentation and controls, electrical and mechanical infrastructure, pneumatic systems, building automation systems, monitoring and alarm interfaces

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or hands‑on exposure to electronics, electricity, HVAC, instrumentation, mechatronics, or industrial systems
• Basic understanding of AC/DC electrical fundamentals
• Exposure to manufacturing, maintenance, military technical training, or lab environments
• Familiarity with reading schematics, drawings, or technical manuals
• Interest in semiconductor manufacturing or critical infrastructure systems

What Micron Offers

• Paid Registered Apprenticeship with structured wage progression
• Tuition support for approved technical education programs
• Hands‑on training with sophisticated manufacturing and facilities systems
• Mentorship from expert Technicians and Engineers
• Multiple long‑term career pathways: Fab Equipment Technician or Facilities Technician (HVAC, Controls, Instrumentation)
• A strong safety‑first culture and inclusive team environment

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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