New College Grad - Shift Operations Engineer

Micron Technology; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology in Manassas, VA seeks a Shift Operations Engineer to drive manufacturing performance, cycle time management, and operational excellence on the production line. You will coordinate daily activities, monitor line health, and collaborate with engineering and planning teams to resolve production issues.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, cross-functional collaboration, and applying AI-enabled tools to improve productivity and throughput in a fast-paced semiconductor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Basic AI proficiency or willingness to complete Micron AI learning pathways and apply approved AI tools responsibly in daily work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily manufacturing activities to achieve output, cycle time, and quality objectives.
• Monitor line health and identify risks impacting delivery, WIP movement, and throughput.
• Partner with Manufacturing equipment and process teams, OI, SIC, planning, and other support Manufacturing teams to resolve production issues.
• Monitor production flow and bottlenecks using manufacturing systems and reporting tools.
• Support NPI, max-out, ramp readiness, and execution activities to enable smooth product introduction and output growth.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Drive continuous improvement projects focused on productivity, cycle time, and quality.
• Apply Micron-approved AI tools and AI-enabled ways of working to summarize data, identify trends, improve troubleshooting efficiency, support workflow simplification, and accelerate continuous improvement while following Micron’s AI governance, data protection, and responsible-use expectations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Fast-paced environment

AI learning pathways

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Eng or related field

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.

Shift Operations Engineer

As a Shift Operations Engineer, you will play a key role in driving manufacturing performance, output attainment, cycle time management, and operational excellence. You will serve as the central point of coordination between manufacturing operators, engineering teams, area owners, and support organizations to ensure production priorities are executed safely and efficiently.

The successful candidate will utilize data-driven decision making, line management principles, AI-enabled tools, and cross-functional collaboration to identify and resolve barriers to production, improve workflow efficiency, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing line. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop technical, operational, AI, and leadership skills within a fast-paced semiconductor manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Manufacturing Operations

• Coordinate daily manufacturing activities to achieve output, cycle time, and quality objectives.


• Monitor line health and identify risks impacting delivery, WIP movement, and throughput.


• Partner with Manufacturing equipment and process teams, OI, SIC, planning, and other support Manufacturing teams to resolve production issues.

Line Management

• Monitor production flow and bottlenecks using manufacturing systems and reporting tools.


• Support NPI, max-out, ramp readiness, and execution activities to enable smooth product introduction and output growth.

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action implementation.


• Drive continuous improvement projects focused on productivity, cycle time, and quality.


• Apply Micron-approved AI tools and AI-enabled ways of working to summarize data, identify trends, improve troubleshooting efficiency, support workflow simplification, and accelerate continuous improvement while following Micron’s AI governance, data protection, and responsible-use expectations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.


• Basic AI proficiency or willingness to complete Micron AI learning pathways and apply approved AI tools responsibly in daily work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Semiconductor manufacturing experience through internships, co-ops, or professional experience.


• Experience with manufacturing systems and production reporting tools.


• Knowledge of statistical data analysis and process improvement methodologies.


• Familiarity with production planning, capacity management, or factory operations.


• Experience using AI-enabled tools, automation, reporting systems, or digital workflows to improve productivity, decision making, communication, or manufacturing execution.

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.

To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers.

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.