Quality Systems Engineer

Micron Technology, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Quality Systems Engineer to lead change-control initiatives across Fab operations.

You will act as SME for Change Control systems, drive global alignment, and coordinate with Frontend Fabs and central teams to implement improvements in processes and data-driven governance. The role emphasizes communication, multi‑team coordination, and the ability to influence global practices for continuous improvement, with travel as needed to partner sites and teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master's Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in semiconductor wafer fabrication preferable with experience on systems and business processes.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems (MES).
• Demonstrated data analysis, multi-tasking and problem‑solving skills with high level of attention to details.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal forms.
• Strong negotiating and collaboration skills and has partnered successfully with different cross‑functional groups.
• Strong customer focus skills and is dedicated to meeting the needs of customers.
• Successfully demonstrated skill in obtaining results through individual contribution and the coordination of multiple teams.
• Ability to present technical information to a various levels of audience
• The ability and willingness to travel, including extended business travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support global alignment of processes and continuous improvement efforts.
• Lead SWAT activities and refine the SWAT charter to address global and business needs with effective communication with stakeholders and leadership.
• Collaborate with SMEs to identify process gaps and implement BKMs.
• Collect, analyze, and evaluate data requests; establish follow-up actions, monitor timelines, and assess gaps to confirm objectives are met.
• Develop and maintain a roadmap and timeline to drive global alignment, system development, and deployment with end-users, sites, central teams, and developers.
• Build strong global relationships with GQ teams, OCT PEE, OCT MAE, SMAI, and IT to document and escalate requirements.
• Conduct feasibility studies and provide technical assessments of global systems to support manufacturing needs.
• Provide technical consulting and hands-on assistance to Fab teams in implementing optimal solutions.
• Identify business processes to uncover opportunities and propose global solutions aligned with goals.
• Stay ahead of industry trends through learning and seminars to foster innovation with automation and AI solutions.
• Demonstrate project lifecycle management from initiation to closure, balancing time, cost, quality, scope, and risk.
• Communicate status and risks to stakeholders with actionable recommendations.
• Share lessons learned and knowledge across teams to strengthen the CH community.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor/Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

MES

Job description

Req ID:

JR105422 Quality Systems 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 Change Control Engineer in FE Central Quality at Micron Technology, Inc., you will be responsible for implementing and executing Change Control systems and business processes for all Micron Fabs.

In this position, you will be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) to drive network alignment and continuous improvement of Change Control system and practices at Micron; establish global relationships and support Change Control teams worldwide.

You will work with Frontend Fabs and other central teams (Smart MFG AI, Operation Central Team, CPIE, Technology Development and IT) to help coordinate implementation of Change Control systems across multiple facilities internationally.

This role requires strong communication, multi-functional coordination, and the ability to influence global practices for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities and Tasks

Lead and Support Strategic Change Management initiatives

• Lead and support global alignment of processes and continuous improvement efforts.
• Lead SWAT activities and refine the SWAT charter to ensure scope and discussions address global and business needs, while maintaining effective communication with all stakeholders and leadership.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to identify process gaps and implement Best Known Methods (BKMs).
• Collect, analyze, and evaluate data requests; establish trackable follow-up actions, monitor timelines, and assess gaps to confirm project objectives are achieved.
• Develop and maintain a roadmap and timeline to drive global alignment, system development, and deployment in partnership with end-users, sites, central teams, and developers.
• Build strong global relationships with GQ teams, OCT PEE, OCT MAE, SMAI, and IT to ensure business requirements are documented, validated, and escalated as needed.
• Conduct feasibility studies and provide technical assessments of global systems to support current and future manufacturing needs.

Demonstrate Individual Competence/Technical Expertise

• Provide technical consulting and hands‑on assistance to Fab teams in identifying and implementing optimal solutions.
• Identify functional and business processes to uncover opportunities and propose innovative global solutions that align with organizational goals.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and internal best practices through continuous learning, research, and participation in technical seminars to foster innovation through automation and AI augmented and Agentic solutions.

Program Management

• Demonstrate the ability to successfully guide projects through the full lifecycle—initiation, planning, execution, and closure—while balancing time, cost, quality, scope, and risk/opportunity constraints.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and project team members to ensure accountability, coordinate activities, and drive accurate completion of project tasks.
• Define clear success metrics, manage timelines, and engage stakeholders to ensure milestones and deliverables are achieved.

Communication

• Provide timely updates to relevant stakeholders and management on project status, progress, and potential risks or opportunities based on project criticality.
• Share strategic ideas and recommendations to support corporate objectives, while actively listening to customer and stakeholder feedback to maximize organizational benefit.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships to broaden influence and foster learning opportunities within the CH community.
• Communicate effectively with end‑users, developers, and partners by clearly articulating goals, aligning on requirements, and ensuring agreed outcomes and milestones are met through structured and transparent communication. Share lessons learned, project repositories, summit insights, new technologies, conference proceedings, and Best Known Methods (BKMs) as part of knowledge exchange.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity by respecting diverse cultures and languages in all interactions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor/Master's Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in semiconductor wafer fabrication preferable with experience on systems and business processes.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems (MES).
• Demonstrated data analysis, multi-tasking and problem‑solving skills with high level of attention to details.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal forms.
• Strong negotiating and collaboration skills and has partnered successfully with different cross‑functional groups.
• Strong customer focus skills and is dedicated to meeting the needs of customers.
• Successfully demonstrated skill in obtaining results through individual contribution and the coordination of multiple teams.
• Ability to present technical information to a various levels of audience
• The ability and willingness to travel, including extended business travel.

Job Profile(s):

Quality Engineer 3 - Quality Engineer 4

Relocation Level: TBD

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