Entry Level Process Control Specialist Jobs
New grad process control specialist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship or hands-on lab project can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Automotive, Manufacturing, and Electronics & Hardware, with employers like Cleveland-Cliffs, Micron Technology, and ASARCO hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
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.
At Micron-Boise, ID, we are undergoing a historic $15 billion investment in semiconductor manufacturing; construction began in early 2023, with DRAM production slated for the second half of the decade. As a leader in the semiconductor industry, we build solutions that inspire and transform technology. With plans to invest more than $150 billion globally over the next decade in leading-edge manufacturing, we are looking for passionate people to join our Boise expansion team and contribute to the growth and innovation of the semiconductor industry.
As a Process Control Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, driving, and sharing process and equipment control solutions. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with process engineering, IT, equipment automation, data engineering, and data science teams to develop and deliver high quality control strategies and sophisticated methods of variation prediction, identification, and reduction. Specifically, we need someone to craft models and systems solutions to predict and control future process variation with an end goal of efficiency, process variation reduction and yield improvement. You will collaborate with a global community of control engineers to share best known methods and ensure global alignment.
Are you curious and enjoy continually learning? Come join our team of dedicated engineers!
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and implement solutions to reduce process variation and develop systems that automate or simplify process control tasks.
- Identify process requirements to design and deliver decision logic.
- Write scripts to extract, shape and filter data for analysis to develop predictive and control models.
- Extracting data from different databases via SQL and other query languages and apply data cleansing, outlier identification, and missing data techniques.
- Leveraging AI Agents and Code Assists in project development and daily productivity.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and partners.
- Organize tasks for maximum efficiency, incorporating department priorities.
- Coordinate and thoughtfully facilitate meetings and project teams.
- Communicate complex analysis in a succinct and impactful manner.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field, or an equivalent Micron job standing of Engineer or higher is required.
1-2 years of exposure to SPC through either academia or direct work experience.
1-2 years of experience with analytical problem-solving and data analysis skills.
1-2 years of experience developing, teaching, and presenting technical subjects.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proficiency in one or more scripting/web development languages a plus (e.g. JMP, Python, Java, JS, TS).
- Familiarity with Process Control Theory.
- 1-2 years semiconductor industry experience.
- Model Predictive Control (MPC).
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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Entry Level Process Control Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level process control specialist job?
Start by building hands-on experience through internships, co-ops, or academic lab projects involving PLCs, SCADA systems, or distributed control systems. Employers at this level look for familiarity with process instrumentation and basic troubleshooting, not years of experience. A degree in chemical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field is a common requirement, and certifications in industrial automation can give new candidates a competitive edge.
Which companies hire entry level process control specialists?
Companies hiring entry level process control specialists right now include Cleveland-Cliffs, Micron Technology, and ASARCO, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from manufacturers, energy producers, and large industrial operations that run structured onboarding programs for junior technical hires.
Are there remote entry level process control specialist jobs?
Yes, though most roles in this field are on-site due to the hands-on nature of plant and facility work. About 0% of entry level process control specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve monitoring, data analysis, or engineering support functions rather than direct equipment operation.
Are these new grad process control specialist jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior process control specialist roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or co-op work in place of full-time history, or lists a portfolio of relevant projects as an alternative qualification. Many employers at this level are actively looking to train candidates who demonstrate the right technical foundation.
Which industries hire the most entry level process control specialists?
Entry Level process control specialist roles concentrate in Automotive, Manufacturing, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at the junior level because their continuous production environments require dedicated teams to monitor, adjust, and maintain automated control systems around the clock.