Sr Engineer Manufacturing
Job Summary
This role involves leading global standardization, benchmarking, and continuous improvement of front-end manufacturing engineering operations and equipment metrics. The successful candidate will act as a technical SME to optimize area operations, drive automation solutions, and manage capacity readiness. Requirements include a relevant engineering degree, semiconductor manufacturing experience, and strong data analytics skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead global standardization and BKM governance across sites
- Analyze line performance, OEE, and capacity readiness using Lean Manufacturing
- Deploy automation solutions and scheduling enhancements
- Drive BKM knowledge sharing and cross-functional collaboration
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering or related field
- Min 3 years of experience in Manufacturing or Semiconductor Engineering
- Proficiency in data analytics tools (SQL, Python, Tableau)
- Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Theory of Constraints
Job Details
Responsibilities and Tasks:
- Global Standardization and BKM (Best Known Methods) Governance: Lead the development, standardization, benchmarking, and continuous improvement of FE ME operation/equipment metrics, capacity readiness processes, business processes, and BKMs across all sites.
- Govern Fab Manufacturing Engineering operational ground rules and ensure consistent alignment of methodologies, metrics, and best practices globally.
- Act as a global/area technical SME to optimize area operations, systems integration, and digital ecosystem adoption, driving global standardization and systemization of BKMs into long‑term ME blueprints.
- Facilitate WW ME forums, area network meetings, and sustain/audit existing global BKMs and business processes.
- Analyze line performance, equipment utilization, OEE, workstation/block WPD, and capacity readiness using Theory of Constraints and Lean Manufacturing.
- Proactively drive area efficiency improvement by deep‑diving into root causes of equipment availability losses, operating losses, and baseline capability gaps—partnering with Site Manufacturing, Process, Equipment, and SIC teams.
- Forecast potential roadblocks in constraint workstation management and work with Site Manufacturing Managers to create mitigation plans.
- Lead proof‑of‑concepts and deployment of automation solutions, scheduling enhancements, BKM dashboards, and digital reporting to improve fab productivity.
- Govern global change processes and drive scheduling system improvements that enhance predictability, agility, and performance.
- Drive BKM knowledge sharing and effective implementation across FE sites, fostering a strong culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Build a motivating environment that strengthens team engagement and enables members to reach their fullest potential.
- Collaborate with cross-functional and multicultural teams globally, demonstrating strong cultural agility and the ability to build rapport remotely and in person.
Requirements / Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or relevant semiconductor engineering roles.
- Intermediate knowledge of the 300mm fully-automated semiconductor manufacturing process preferred.
- Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Theory of Constraints, Fab Capacity Management, Equipment Utilization, and Line Management.
- In-depth knowledge of MES, Scheduling Systems, Line Management systems, and related production/planning reporting tools.
- Proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., SQL, Python, Tableau) to enable automation and data-driven decision making.
- Experience in cycle time management, inventory optimization, constraint management, and fab operations analytics.
- Lean Six Sigma certification (Green/Black Belt) or Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification is preferred.
- Demonstrated initiative, tenacity, and ability to identify the right collaborators to drive impactful results across global teams.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with proven success applying engineering knowledge to develop scalable solutions deployable across all Micron sites.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong organizational skills with the flexibility to assume new responsibilities based on dynamic business needs.
- Ability to travel to Micron sites as needed for collaboration and alignment.
- Proven track record of effective teamwork in a global environment.
- Strong cultural awareness and agility to drive alignment and build rapport across sites using both in‑person and digital collaboration tools.
- Integrates AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment and complying with organizational standards and legal requirements.
- Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI-enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work.