Micron Technology
Semiconductor
Staff/PrincipalSparesEngineer,OperationsCentralTeam
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“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.
Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting; Data-driven decision making
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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