Micron Technology

Semiconductor

Staff/PrincipalSparesEngineer,OperationsCentralTeam

$10000–15000k ~AI est. Hiroshima, Japan
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The Brief

“Staff / Principal Spares Engineer, Operations Central Team at Micron Technology. Skills: Spares Engineering, Test Wafer Management, Program Management. Lead spares engineering programs. Execute spares engineering programs”

What You'll Achieve.

Optimize efficiency; Control test wafer utilization; Align with demand; Deliver measurable results; Drive operational efficiency; Drive cost efficiency; Reduce waste; Improve efficiency; Reduce costs

Industry & Context.

Semiconductor
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting; Data-driven decision making

Eligibility Requirements

Travel required, Travel to multiple sites, Travel to Supplier locations

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, ~ 6 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, Demonstrated experience in engineering program management, understanding of productivity concepts, understanding of demand planning principles, Familiarity with semiconductor wafer processes, Familiarity with test wafer usage protocols

Nice to Have

Experience in spare parts management, Experience in equipment engineering, Experience in semiconductor manufacturing environments, Familiarity with structured methodologies, Proficiency in data analysis tools, Experience presenting to senior stakeholders, Experience influencing senior stakeholders, Hands-on experience with test wafer management, Hands-on experience with fab cost control, Hands-on experience with maxout programs, Understanding of wafer process flows, Understanding how test wafers are consumed

What You'll Do.

Lead spares engineering programs

Execute spares engineering programs

Analyze demand trends

Identify improvement opportunities

Act on improvement opportunities

Drive programs systematically

Ensure milestones are met

Ensure timelines are met

Ensure deliverables are met

Identify process gaps

Identify process bottlenecks

Implement corrective actions

Develop program status updates

Present program status updates

Develop program reports

Present program reports

Develop recommendations

Present recommendations

Support technical aspects for Spares Related issues

Drive consistent improvement through collaboration with Suppliers

Lead global strategy for Spares Lifetime

Lead global strategy for CCRR

Lead global strategy for Alternate Source

Lead global strategy for consumption reduction

Coordinate test wafer usage optimization

Minimize test wafer waste

Create fab additional space

Establish test wafer planning processes

Maintain test wafer planning processes

Monitor test wafer utilization trends

Provide data-driven recommendations

Ensure proper documentation

Enable collaboration across stakeholders

Act as central integration point

Ensure alignment across regions

Ensure alignment across functions

Support global forums

Support program specific reviews

Ensure consistent execution

Ensure escalation of issues

Lead analysis and benchmarking efforts

Identify opportunities for improvement

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Global teams; Global forums; Cross-functional coordination; Cross-site coordination; Stakeholder collaboration

Communication Scope

Presentations; Reports

Process & Methodology

Program management, Productivity initiatives, Structured methodologies, Lean, Six Sigma, PDCA

Full Job Description

**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. **As a Spare s Engineering Engineer,********you will:** Be a key driver in executing and managing programs within the Spare Engineering function — spanning both **Spares Initiatives for Cost, Productivity, Quality** and **T est Wafer management**. You will work in a fast-paced semiconductor environment, applying your technical expertise and program management skills to optimize efficiency, control test wafer utilization, align with demand, and deliver measurable results — all while collaborating across global teams and Sites **Responsibilities** _Spares Engineering_ * Lead and execute spares engineering programs to drive operational and cost efficiency * Analyze metrics and demand trends to identify and act on improvement opportunities * Drive programs in a structured and systematic manner, ensuring milestones, timelines, and deliverables are consistently met * Identify process gaps and bottlenecks within spares engineering and implement effective corrective actions * Develop and present program status updates, reports, and recommendations to key stakeholders * Support technical aspects for Spares Related issues and drive for consistent improvement through collaboration with Suppliers * Be a category leader leading global strategy for Spares Lifetime, CCRR, Alternate Source and consumption reduction activities _Test Wafers_ * Coordinate with process and equipment engineering teams to optimize test wafer usage and minimize waste as well as fab additional space creation. * Establish and maintain test wafer planning processes aligned with engineering demand and capacity * Monitor test wafer utilization trends and provide data-driven recommendations to reduce costs a

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