PDE MCT Governance Senior Engineer

Micron Technology, Inc; Simpang Ampat; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off & holidays

Relocation support (TBD)

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc in Penang, Malaysia seeks a seasoned Governance Engineer to lead frontline stability and transfer initiatives across multiple manufacturing lines. You will define auto-trigger strategies, deploy AI-enabled dashboards, and drive cross-functional root-cause analysis to sustain high product quality and manufacturing performance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in semiconductor manufacturing or related fields, with strong skills in analytics, governance, and global

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechatronics, Semiconductor Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in semiconductor manufacturing, PDE, quality, equipment, or process engineering.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the rollout and maintenance of Frontline Stability Program initiatives across HBM and Non-HBM manufacturing lines.
• Manage governance frameworks such as FEAT, EFM, and CESG.
• Establish operational benchmarks and monitoring to improve stability, equipment health, and quality.
• Work with Site Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to close issues and follow governance standards.
• Define and deploy machine auto-trigger strategies based on alarms, FDC, SPC, hotspot detection, and SBL.
• Develop FEAT dashboards and real-time monitoring solutions with AI Assistant.
• Apply AI to analyze chronic equipment triggers and drive root-cause and corrective actions.
• Develop governance processes for rapid containment, recovery, and handling of blocking events.
• Apply data analytics to boost manufacturing performance, yield, utilization, and excursion prevention.
• Lead site-to-site product transfer readiness using the 5M1E methodology, gap analyses, and validation.
• Govern Copy Exact alignment and deviation management for transfers and greenfield deployments.
• Drive transfer risk assessments, readiness reviews, and final sign-offs.
• Monitor post-transfer benchmarks to sustain product quality and manufacturing performance.
• Develop governance dashboards, scorecards, and executive status reports.
• Lead cross-functional governance reviews and facilitate issue resolution across global sites.
• Establish standardized workflows and BKMs; support strategic roadmap for governance transformation and automation.

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

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!

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Relocation level: (TBD)

Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time‑off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on Benefits | Micron Technology, Inc

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