Central Planning Modeling Engineer

Micron Technology, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Holidays and leave programs

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Idaho is seeking a Central Planning Modeling Engineer to drive capacity modeling, capital planning, and operational optimization across Micron's manufacturing network. You will evaluate and communicate impacts of process and supply chain changes to senior leaders.

The role requires strong data analytics, modeling, and AI-driven approaches to improve network capacity, capital deployment, and manufacturing efficiency, with ability to influence teams across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field is required.
• 5+ years analyzing large datasets and communicating insights.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-changing environment.
• 5+ years partnering across diverse organizations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in data analysis, modeling, and decision-support concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain network utilization strategies to optimize capital deployment.
• Assess the capacity, capital, and operational impacts of process and supply chain changes.
• Lead tool-level and site-level capacity optimization studies to improve throughput.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Procurement, and R&D teams to evaluate roadmaps.
• Create and implement improvement plans and communicate recommendations.
• Apply analytics and AI-driven solutions to strengthen capital investment decisions.
• Analyze complex business challenges and translate them into actionable solutions.
• Identify risks and opportunities within planning assumptions and drive resolution.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Independent worker

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Data analysis

Modeling

Decision-support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/OR/Finance or related field

Master's degree or MBA

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 Central Planning Modeling Engineer , you will serve as a key partner across Micron's global manufacturing network, driving capacity modeling, capital planning, and operational optimization initiatives. In this role, you will evaluate and communicate the capital and operational impacts of process and supply chain changes to senior leaders across Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, Procurement, and R&D.

You will demonstrate data analytics, modeling, and AI-driven approaches to optimize network capacity, improve capital deployment decisions, and find opportunities to enhance manufacturing efficiency. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to influence team members in a multifaceted and evolving environment!

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain network utilization strategies and benchmark performance metrics to optimize capital deployment across Micron's manufacturing network.

• Assess and communicate the capacity, capital, and operational impacts of process, technology, and supply chain changes.

• Lead tool-level and site-level capacity optimization studies to improve throughput and equipment utilization.

• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Procurement, and R&D teams to evaluate future process and equipment roadmaps.

• Create and implement improvement plans while effectively communicating recommendations to team members at all levels of the organization.

• Apply advanced analytics and AI-driven solutions to strengthen capital investment decisions by: Optimizing financial performance metrics Improving manufacturing flexibility Enhancing capacity sharing across sites Identifying equipment repurposing opportunities before new capital investments

• Analyze complex and ambiguous business challenges and translate them into structured solutions and actionable recommendations.

• Identify inconsistencies, risks, and opportunities within planning assumptions and drive resolution with multi-functional team members.

• Develop innovative tools, models, and reporting solutions to improve planning accuracy, speed, and decision-making across the manufacturing network.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Operations Research, Finance, Economics, Business Analytics, or a related quantitative field.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience transforming complex and ambiguous challenges into structured solutions.

• 5+ years experience analyzing large datasets, drawing business insights, and communicating recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a rapidly changing environment.

• 5+ years experience building and maintaining strong multi-functional partnerships across diverse organizations.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and partner management skills.

• Proficiency with data analysis, modeling, and decision-support tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or MBA.

• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, capacity planning, operations planning, or process optimization.

• Experience with capital planning, business analysis, operational modeling, or manufacturing analytics.

• Knowledge of AI, machine learning, optimization techniques, or digital transformation initiatives.

• Experience developing analytical tools and automation solutions that drive operational efficiencies.

• Experience and/or interest in developing Agentic AI workflows into current or future processes .

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. 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 micron.com/careers/benefits .

Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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