PDE MCT Governance Senior Engineer

micron; George Town; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Penang, Malaysia seeks a highly motivated Governance Engineer to drive Frontline Stability and 5M1E Copy Exact initiatives across manufacturing lines.

You will lead governance programs, develop dashboards, and partner with Site Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to deliver measurable improvements in stability, quality, and transfer readiness. This role demands strong analytical skills, global collaboration, and hands‑on engineering judgment to standardize

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering field.
• Minimum 5 years of semiconductor manufacturing or related experience.
• Strong understanding of Assembly & Test manufacturing processes.
• Experience in manufacturing transfer, qualification, validation, or Copy Exact methodologies.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills using manufacturing data.
• Proven track record to lead cross-functional and global initiatives.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive governance dashboards, scorecards, and executive status reports across sites.
• Lead cross-functional governance reviews and issue resolution globally.
• Develop standardized workflows, BKMs, and governance processes.
• Support strategic roadmaps for manufacturing governance transformation and automation.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on operational excellence and quality prevention.

Skills

Semiconductor manufacturing

Governance engineering

Cross-functional leadership

Data analytics

Problem solving

Communication

Global collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechatronics, Semiconductor Engineering or related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Python

OCAP

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.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will have the outstanding opportunity to drive world-class initiatives that are pivotal to Micron's manufacturing excellence. You'll be responsible for leading critical programs, developing governance frameworks, and partnering with cross-functional teams to meet ambitious goals.

Frontline Stability Initiative (FSI)

• Lead the rollout and maintenance of Frontline Stability Program initiatives across HBM and Non-HBM manufacturing lines.
• Manage governance frameworks such as Frontline Equipment Auto Trigger (FEAT), Equipment Function Matching (EFM), and Change Event Standardization and Governance (CESG).
• Establish operational benchmarks and monitoring mechanisms to improve manufacturing stability, equipment health, and quality performance.
• Work alongside Site Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing departments to secure timely closure of issues and alignment with governance standards.

Frontline Equipment Automatic Activation (FEAT)

• Define and deploy machine auto-trigger strategies based on equipment alarms, FDC, SPC, hotspot detection, and Sub-Lot Soft Bin Limits (SBL).
• Develop and implement FEAT dashboards and real-time monitoring solutions with AI Assistant.
• Apply Artificial Intelligence to analyze chronic equipment triggers and lead cross-functional teams in root cause identification and corrective action implementation.
• Develop governance processes to ensure rapid containment, recovery, and handling of blocking issues related to quality-sensitive equipment events.
• Apply data analytics to boost manufacturing performance, yield, utilization, and excursion prevention.

AT Product Diversification: 5M1E Copy Exact

• Lead site-to-site product transfer readiness assessments using the 5M1E methodology: Man, Machine, Material, Method, Measurement, and Environment.
• Perform detailed gap assessments between sending and receiving sites.
• Facilitate on-site validation activities and benchmarking reviews with global subject-matter experts.
• Govern Copy Exact alignment and deviation management for product transfers and greenfield deployments.
• Drive transfer risk assessments, mitigation plans, readiness reviews, and final sign-offs.
• Monitor post-transfer benchmarks to ensure product quality and manufacturing performance are sustained.

Governance and Program Management

• Develop and maintain governance dashboards, benchmark scorecards, and executive status reports.
• Lead cross-functional governance reviews and facilitate issue resolution across global sites.
• Establish standardized workflows, procedures, and best-known methods (BKMs).
• Support strategic roadmap development for manufacturing governance transformation and automation initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement projects passionate about operational excellence, quality prevention, and manufacturing standardization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechatronics, Semiconductor Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of semiconductor manufacturing, PDE, quality, equipment, or process engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of Assembly & Test manufacturing processes.
• Experience in manufacturing transfer, qualification, validation, or Copy Exact methodologies.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills using manufacturing data.
• Proven track record to lead cross-functional and global initiatives.
• Effective communication, facilitation, and collaborator management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with HBM, DRAM, SSD, Module, or backend semiconductor manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Equipment Engineering, SPC, FDC, yield analysis, quality systems, OCAP, equipment matching, and change governance.
• Experience with Tableau, Power BI, SQL, Python, ORION, or similar analytics and workflow platforms.
• Proficiency in using AI tools for project management, reporting, and status updates.
• Familiarity with 5M1E, FMEA, risk assessment, and Manufacturing Excellence frameworks.

Ideal Candidate Profile

A highly motivated governance engineer with strong technical depth in semiconductor manufacturing, a passion for data-driven decision-making, and the ability to influence collaborators across global sites. The successful candidate combines hands‑on engineering judgment with structured program management to improve manufacturing stability, protect product quality, and accelerate network‑wide standardization. Join us and be part of an outstanding team dedicated to flawless execution and world‑class innovation!

About Micron Technology, Inc.

We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all. With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high‑performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications that unleash opportunities — from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience.

To learn more, please visit micron.com/careers

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