New College Grad - Industrial Engineer

Socket.dev; Manassas, Virginia (VA, MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Paid time-off program

Paid holidays

Income protection programs

Job summary

Micron Technology's Operations Improvement Engineer on the Scheduling team develops and optimizes manufacturing scheduling, dispatching, automation, and analytics solutions to improve fab performance.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Planning, Automation, IT, and Global OI teams to implement data-driven solutions using SQL, BI tools, and AI/ML technologies. This role enhances cycle time, throughput, and equipment utilization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• SQL knowledge and programming ability (C#, Python, JS).
• Ability to build technical solutions from data.
• Curiosity and willingness to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scheduling and automation systems to drive factory operations.
• Analyze data to improve throughput, cycle time, and utilization.
• Develop analytics, reports, dashboards, and ETL pipelines with SQL and BI tools.
• Apply IE principles, simulation, and statistics to optimize fab performance.
• Investigate issues, perform root-cause analysis, implement corrective actions.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call rotations for critical systems.
• Serve as SME for scheduling and queue-time management.
• Lead cross-functional projects with Manufacturing, Planning, IT, and global teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

SQL knowledge

Programming languages

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

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.

Summary

The Operations Improvement (OI) Engineer on the Scheduling team within Industrial Engineering develops and optimizes manufacturing scheduling, dispatching, automation, and analytics solutions that drive fab performance. This role combines Industrial Engineering, software development, data analytics, simulation, and emerging AI/ML technologies to improve cycle time, throughput, equipment utilization, and operational effectiveness. The engineer works closely with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Planning, Automation, IT, and Global OI teams to implement data-driven solutions that directly impact semiconductor manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and enhance manufacturing scheduling and automation systems that drive factory operations.
• Analyze operational and manufacturing data to identify opportunities and implement solutions that improve throughput, cycle time, and equipment utilization.
• Develop analytics, reports, dashboards, ETL pipelines, and performance metrics using tools such as SQL, Power BI, Tableau, and cloud technologies.
• Apply Industrial Engineering principles, simulation, and statistical methods to optimize fab performance and support capacity planning.
• Investigate production and system issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement permanent corrective actions to improve system reliability.
• Participate in OI on-call rotations supporting business-critical manufacturing systems that run 24/7.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert for scheduling, queue‑time management, and operational decision‑making processes.
• Lead and support cross‑functional projects while collaborating with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Planning, Automation, IT, and Global teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Operations Research, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Fundamental knowledge of SQL and at least one programming language such as C#, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, or a similar language.
• Ability to work with data, build technical solutions, and apply analytical methods to solve complex operational challenges.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a strong interest in continuous improvement, automation, and data-driven decision making.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of statistical analysis and data-driven decision-making techniques.
• Experience with data visualization and analytics tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Exposure to simulation, optimization techniques, or manufacturing systems.
• Familiarity with automation concepts and software development practices.
• Good understanding of Agentic AI or willingness to learn Agentic AI to help developed efficient workflow.

Benefits

• 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.

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.

Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.

Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.

AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.