New College Grad - Operations Improvement Engineer

Micron Technology, Inc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc is seeking an Operations Improvement Engineer in Boise, ID to advance manufacturing processes and drive operational efficiency. This role focuses on scheduling optimization, data analytics, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver world-class results.

You will design and deploy software enhancements, build real-time reporting, and coordinate projects that reduce cycle times while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in a related field.
• 1–2 years of engineering or semiconductor experience.
• Proficiency in C#, Python, SQL, Perl, and APF.
• SQL and Snowflake knowledge to support data-driven scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Optimize scheduling automation, real-time reporting, and line analytics.
• Design, program, debug, and modify software enhancements and new products.
• Write code, test, and debug applications using current languages.
• Provide data analysis and develop web-based reports to improve metrics.
• Define system requirements with users and document installation procedures.
• Lead projects reducing cycle time and driving continuous improvement.
• Identify innovative Fab process solutions and waste elimination.
• Ensure safety policies are followed and report concerns.

Skills

Statistics

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Master’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Data Science

Tools

C#

Python

SQL

Perl

APF

Snowflake

Job description

JR109576 New College Grad - Operations Improvement Engineer

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.

Job Profile(s)

Software Engineer E2

Relocation Level: TBD

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 Benefits | Micron Technology, Inc

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.