New College Grad - Operations Improvement Engineer

Micron Technology; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology in Boise, ID is seeking an Operations Improvement Engineer to advance manufacturing processes and drive efficiency in our Boise fab expansion. The role focuses on scheduling optimization, data-driven decision support, and project leadership to reduce cycle times.

The candidate will design and implement software enhancements, collaborate with management on analytics, and ensure safe, compliant operations while delivering measurable improvements in production metrics.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of engineering or semiconductor experience with proficiency in statistics, data analysis, and problem-solving.
• Working knowledge of programming languages and databases such as C#, Python, SQL, Perl, and APF required.
• Intermediate understanding of database management methods and techniques including proficiency in SQL, Snowflake required.
• Understanding of manufacturing science concepts, including scheduling, inventory management, and capacity planning, to support scheduling optimization and equipment capacity analysis.

Responsibilities

• Optimize scheduling automation, real-time manufacturing decision-support reporting, and line management analytics.
• Design, program, debug, and modify software enhancements and/or new products used in local, networked, cloud-based or Internet-related computer programs.
• Using current programming language and technologies, write code, complete programming, and perform testing and debugging of applications.
• Partner with management to provide data analysis, advanced production web-reports, and develop applications to improve production metrics.
• Interacting with users to define system requirements, you will complete documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance.
• Build and coordinate projects that lead to cycle time reduction and continuous improvement.
• Identify and implement innovative solutions to optimize Fab processes and eliminate waste.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies & regulations and report any safety-related concerns immediately.

Skills

Statistics & data analysis

Problem solving

C#

Python

SQL

Perl

APF

Education

Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field

Tools

Snowflake

SQL

VBA

JavaScript

TypeScript

HTML

CSS

APF

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 leader in the semiconductor industry, we build solutions that inspire and transform technology, and we are looking for passionate people to join our Boise fab expansion team, contributing to growth and innovation of the semiconductor industry.

As a Operations Improvement Engineer in Boise, ID, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our manufacturing processes. This outstanding opportunity allows you to apply your expertise to drive outstanding operational efficiency and deliver flawless results that compete on a world-class level!

Responsibilities

• Optimize scheduling automation, real-time manufacturing decision-support reporting, and line management analytics.
• Design, program, debug, and modify software enhancements and/or new products used in local, networked, cloud-based or Internet-related computer programs.
• Using current programming language and technologies, write code, complete programming, and perform testing and debugging of applications.
• Partner with management to provide data analysis, advanced production web-reports, and develop applications to improve production metrics.
• Interacting with users to define system requirements, you will complete documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance.
• Build and coordinate projects that lead to cycle time reduction and continuous improvement.
• Identify and implement innovative solutions to optimize Fab processes and eliminate waste.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies & regulations and report any safety-related concerns immediately.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of engineering or semiconductor experience with proficiency in statistics, data analysis, and problem‑solving.
• Working knowledge of programming languages and databases such as C#, Python, SQL, Perl, and APF required.
• Intermediate understanding of database management methods and techniques including proficiency in SQL, Snowflake required
• Understanding of manufacturing science concepts, including scheduling, inventory management, and capacity planning, to support scheduling optimization and equipment capacity analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced data extraction, analysis, and reporting skills.
• Experience with additional technologies such as VBA, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and Snowflake will be plus.
• Knowledge of change management and release management fields.
• Proven ability to plan, drive, and complete projects effectively with strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex analyses in a clear and concise manner.
• Knowledge of AI and experience in Code Generation Utilities like Claude Code, Cursor, Tabnine LLM, Agentic AI etc. will be plus.

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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