IE Layout Engineer

MICRON SEMICONDUCTOR ASIA OPERATIONS PTE LTD; Região Norte; On-site; BRL 305,000 - 458,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Semiconductor Asia Operations PTE LTD is seeking a Layout Engineer to optimize production equipment layouts, improve material flow, and maximize factory output. You will join Manufacturing, Engineering, and Facilities to maintain layout documentation and plan tool installations, ensuring feasibility within factory constraints.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, proficiency with M365, and strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical/Computer engineering or related discipline.
• Proficiency in M365 Apps such as Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong critical-thinking and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Experience in semiconductor environments and cleanroom familiarity is a plus.
• Hands-on exposure to AI-enabled tools and Vibe Gen AI coding is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Optimize production equipment layouts using industrial engineering principles.
• Maintain accurate layout documentation and ramp-plan layout consistency.
• Perform onsite feasibility assessments with Facilities and tool owners.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Facilities to align layouts.
• Develop understanding of factory design, cleanroom protocols, and processes.
• Plan and manage tool movements.
• Support scenario studies and AI-driven optimization initiatives.

Skills

Layout optimization

Industrial engineering

Critical thinking

Communication

AI literacy

Programming with AI tools

Cleanroom procedures

Leadership

Multitasking

M365 (Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical/Computer engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Gen AI tools

Job description

As a Layout Engineer, you will apply strong industrial engineering concepts and logical problem‑solving tooptimizeproduction equipment layoutsthat maximize factory output. You will serve as the connection point between Manufacturing, Engineering, and Facilities bymaintainingaccuratelayout documentation, supporting tool‑installation planning, and ensuring that all proposed layouts arefeasiblewithin the factory’s technical and schedule constraints.

Main Responsibilities:

• Optimizeproduction equipment layouts by applying industrial engineering principles to improve material flow, footprint efficiency, and overall factory output.

• Maintainaccurateand up‑to‑date layout documentation, ensuring that all planned tool installations, relocations, upgrades, and removals are reflected in the ramp‑plan layout.

• Perform onsite assessments together with Facilities and tool owners tovalidatelayout feasibility, verify physical and infrastructure constraints, and ensure that proposed layouts accurately reflect operational conditions.

• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Facilities to communicate layout changes, resolve constraints, and ensure alignment throughout the planning and execution process.

• Develop foundational understanding of factory design, cleanroom protocols, and process areas to support effective layout planning and operational readiness.

• Plan and managetoolsmovement.

Other Responsibilities:

• Support scenario studiesto meet strategicobjectives.

• Deployappropriate AI-drivensolutions in achieving effective and efficient outcomes for self and teams

• Integrates AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment andcomplying withorganizational standards and legal requirements.

• Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement byidentifying, testing, and sharing AI-enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work.

Job Requirements/Qualification/ Selection Criteria :

• Bachelorsdegree in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical/Computerengineering or related discipline

• Proficiencyin M365 Apps such as MicrosoftExcel,Microsoft PowerPointetc

• Strong critical‑thinking skills, with the ability to analyze constraints, evaluate trade‑offs, and support data‑driven decision‑making in layout planning.

• Strong communicationskills and a collaborative mindset to drive actions and alignment with cross‑functional stakeholders.

• Highly motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, dynamic, and rapidly changing environment.

• Ability to multi-task and organize work systematically in meeting deadlines without compromising on quality.

• Physically able to work inside a cleanroom environment, including wearing full cleanroom attire (smock, hood, gloves, boots) and performing on‑site checks such as layout validations and equipment‑area walkthroughs.

• Demonstrated at least 2 years of leadership skills, such as in university or other co‑curricular activities.

• Prior programming work (inclusive of vibe coding using free Gen AI tools)

• Hands‑on experience in AI (Chatbot, Agentic AI, Automation,etc) tools in academic or work environments

• Internship or experience in the semiconductor industry is a plus

• Interestin andknowledge of the semiconductor industry and Micron is preferred.

• Ability to apply baseline digital fluency and role‑appropriate AI literacy to use AI‑enabled tools responsibly and effectively for research, analysis, content creation, problem‑solving, operational tasks, and achieving business outcomes.

  Embody Micron’s core values:

• People – Respect, develop, and empower others

  Innovation – Drive continuous improvement and breakthrough thinking

  Tenacity – Show grit and determination

  Collaboration – Build trust and foster teamwork

  Customer Focus – Deliver excellence and value

  Speed - Act with purpose and set the pace

Performs design and development engineering assignments related to activities for equipment and systems layouts in plant, office, and production facilities. Work may encompass studies to determine the efficient sequence of operations and workflow. Recommends processes for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel. Prepares cost estimates for proposed projects and evaluates cost factors. May participate in testing and implementation of new production systems and interface with research and development and process engineering to plan for future product introduction.