Entry Level Shift Engineer Jobs
New grad shift engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or hands-on technical coursework can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Energy, with employers like Micron Technology, Rivian, and Tolmar hiring at this level now.
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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.
Manufacturing Experienced Equipment Engineer
At Micron in Boise, ID, we are investing $15 billion in semiconductor manufacturing, a historic initiative. As a global leader in memory and storage innovation, we drive information into intelligence that encourages the world to learn, communicate, and progress faster than before. We are looking for hardworking individuals to join our expansion team and contribute to growth and innovation in the semiconductor industry.
As a High-Volume Manufacturing Shift Equipment Engineer, you will be a part of a world-class team supporting our critical high-volume manufacturing ramp. This hands-on role includes monitoring, maintaining, and upgrading equipment while collaborating with process team members and area engineers. You will be responsible for managing tool performance, performing preventative maintenance, and addressing mechanical, electronic, and software issues to guarantee flawless equipment functionality. This is a shift position rotating 3-4 days off a week.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with Equipment Owners and Shift Engineers/Technicians to implement daily activities to resolve issues that could cause yield loss, excursions, defects, tool restrictions, or output loss and drive root cause analysis to permanent prevention.
- Improve area/shift KPIs by driving Long Term Down (LTD) reductions, Manufacturing Availability (MA) improvements, and excursion prevention to optimize overall fab performance.
- Drive a culture of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), including TPM metrics, workstation health reports, continuous improvement projects, and machine tags.
- Analyze data with SPC principles to improve process controls and reduce defectivity baselines.
- Apply Design of Experiment (DOE) principles and/or 8D problem solving methodology to identify equipment issues driving unscheduled down.
- Accurately identify and handle chemicals and associated hazards in the work area, recognize and react appropriately to safety alarms (EES, fire alarm, MDA, ERT, etc.)
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering; other related fields may be considered.
- More than 2 years’ experience as an equipment engineer in the semiconductor industry strongly preferred, or more than 2 years’ experience proven mechanical aptitude with demonstrated ability to understand and solve mechanical issues.
- Must be flexible to work in a cleanroom environment on 12-hour shifts, rotating 3-4 workdays per week and days to nights every four months.
- Knowledge of AC/DC circuits, including fundamentals of electricity, and basic electronic components and circuits, including skilled in electrical, vacuum, gas flow and mechanical fundamentals with more than 2 years’ experience using schematic diagrams to fix systems at the components level.
- Intermediate to advanced software skills, i.e. Python, Java, Tableau, Matlab, MS Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to learn area equipment, including knowledge of the process and understanding of how the equipment is built to process.
- Intermediate understanding of the fab process areas, including area processing equipment and supporting systems.
- Strong time management, organization, prioritization, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience collaborating in a fast-paced fab environment.
- Experience and/or interest in developing Agentic AI workflows into current or future processes.
Join us at Micron and become part of a highly innovative team that delivers groundbreaking solutions to enrich lives and transform technology. Apply now and help us achieve our ambitious goals successfully!
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.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
Strong communities and education are vital to the success of both society and innovative companies. Every Micron site understands the complex needs of their local community. Whether it’s through strategic giving, sponsorships or deploying team member volunteers, we are making a difference.
Micron is committed to sustainable practices and supporting our global community. We are building and maintaining sustainable operations, products, and communities while focusing on opportunities and risks that are most important to our business success and stakeholders.
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.
Manufacturing Experienced Equipment Engineer
At Micron in Boise, ID, we are investing $15 billion in semiconductor manufacturing, a historic initiative. As a global leader in memory and storage innovation, we drive information into intelligence that encourages the world to learn, communicate, and progress faster than before. We are looking for hardworking individuals to join our expansion team and contribute to growth and innovation in the semiconductor industry.
As a High-Volume Manufacturing Shift Equipment Engineer, you will be a part of a world-class team supporting our critical high-volume manufacturing ramp. This hands-on role includes monitoring, maintaining, and upgrading equipment while collaborating with process team members and area engineers. You will be responsible for managing tool performance, performing preventative maintenance, and addressing mechanical, electronic, and software issues to guarantee flawless equipment functionality. This is a shift position rotating 3-4 days off a week.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with Equipment Owners and Shift Engineers/Technicians to implement daily activities to resolve issues that could cause yield loss, excursions, defects, tool restrictions, or output loss and drive root cause analysis to permanent prevention.
- Improve area/shift KPIs by driving Long Term Down (LTD) reductions, Manufacturing Availability (MA) improvements, and excursion prevention to optimize overall fab performance.
- Drive a culture of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), including TPM metrics, workstation health reports, continuous improvement projects, and machine tags.
- Analyze data with SPC principles to improve process controls and reduce defectivity baselines.
- Apply Design of Experiment (DOE) principles and/or 8D problem solving methodology to identify equipment issues driving unscheduled down.
- Accurately identify and handle chemicals and associated hazards in the work area, recognize and react appropriately to safety alarms (EES, fire alarm, MDA, ERT, etc.)
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering; other related fields may be considered.
- More than 2 years’ experience as an equipment engineer in the semiconductor industry strongly preferred, or more than 2 years’ experience proven mechanical aptitude with demonstrated ability to understand and solve mechanical issues.
- Must be flexible to work in a cleanroom environment on 12-hour shifts, rotating 3-4 workdays per week and days to nights every four months.
- Knowledge of AC/DC circuits, including fundamentals of electricity, and basic electronic components and circuits, including skilled in electrical, vacuum, gas flow and mechanical fundamentals with more than 2 years’ experience using schematic diagrams to fix systems at the components level.
- Intermediate to advanced software skills, i.e. Python, Java, Tableau, Matlab, MS Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to learn area equipment, including knowledge of the process and understanding of how the equipment is built to process.
- Intermediate understanding of the fab process areas, including area processing equipment and supporting systems.
- Strong time management, organization, prioritization, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience collaborating in a fast-paced fab environment.
- Experience and/or interest in developing Agentic AI workflows into current or future processes.
Join us at Micron and become part of a highly innovative team that delivers groundbreaking solutions to enrich lives and transform technology. Apply now and help us achieve our ambitious goals successfully!
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.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
Strong communities and education are vital to the success of both society and innovative companies. Every Micron site understands the complex needs of their local community. Whether it’s through strategic giving, sponsorships or deploying team member volunteers, we are making a difference.
Micron is committed to sustainable practices and supporting our global community. We are building and maintaining sustainable operations, products, and communities while focusing on opportunities and risks that are most important to our business success and stakeholders.
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Entry Level Shift Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level shift engineer job?
Focus on roles that explicitly list zero to two years of experience as acceptable. Employers hiring at this level look for hands-on exposure through internships, co-ops, or relevant coursework in process engineering, manufacturing, or industrial operations. A strong academic project or a completed internship in a plant or production environment gives entry level candidates a clear edge over applicants with only classroom knowledge.
Which companies hire entry level shift engineers?
Companies hiring entry level shift engineers right now include Micron Technology, Rivian, and Tolmar, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this experience level, the strongest hiring tends to come from manufacturers, chemical processors, energy producers, and large industrial operations that run continuous or rotating shifts and train junior engineers on the job.
Are there remote entry level shift engineer jobs?
Yes, though most shift engineer roles are on-site by nature given the hands-on requirements of the work. About 40% of entry level shift engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be in coordination, monitoring, or control-room functions rather than floor-level operations roles.
Are these new grad shift engineer jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior roles that welcome recent graduates and candidates with little or no professional experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically accepts zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward that threshold, and treats a strong academic or project portfolio as equivalent to early work history.
Which industries hire the most entry level shift engineers?
Entry Level shift engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive the strongest entry level demand because they operate around the clock across multiple shifts and need junior engineers to support production continuity, equipment uptime, and safety compliance from day one.