Senior/Staff Engineer, Global Probe Modeling

1000 Micron Technology, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time-off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Global Planning Modeling Engineer to serve as a key contact for the manufacturing network, evaluating capital impacts and optimizing capacity and processes.

You will develop AI-enabled planning tools and dashboards, perform financial analyses for capital investments, and present recommendations to senior leadership.

A Master’s in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or related field and 1+ year of planning/OR experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field required.
• 1+ year applying Operations Research methodologies (LP, Queuing, Stats, TOC).
• 1+ year using data analytics tools (Python, SQL, Tableau, R, JMP, Minitab, PL/SQL).
• 1+ year in Production Planning/Inventory concepts (BTO, BTT, BTF, EOQ, MRP).
• 1+ year in Lean, CPM, PERT, or Production Scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Optimize installed equipment capacity and lead site-level studies to improve throughput and efficiency.
• Audit and validate Probe capacity models and systems to determine capital requirements.
• Perform financial analyses for capital equipment investments and related metrics.
• Develop and manage network tool utilization strategies to improve capital efficiency.
• Communicate capacity metrics and KPIs to partners, driving continuous improvement.

Skills

Operations Research methodologies

AI-enabled planning tools usage

Communication with senior leaders

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

Python

SQL

Tableau

R

JMP

Minitab

PL/SQL

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 Department Introduction

The Operations Central Team drives manufacturing execution, capacity planning, and capital optimization across Micron’s global manufacturing network! The team partners closely with Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Procurement, Production, and Planning organizations to improve operational efficiency, enable cost savings, and support strategic business objectives through data-driven decision making.

Position Overview

As a Global Planning Modeling Engineer, you will serve as a key contact for the manufacturing network, evaluating and presenting the capital impacts of process and technology changes to Manufacturing and R&D leaders. This role is responsible for capacity modeling, capital planning, financial analysis, and process optimization while demonstrating AI-enabled solutions to enhance planning, reporting, and decision-making across the organization!

Responsibilities

• Optimize installed equipment capacity and lead site-level and tool-level studies to improve throughput and manufacturing efficiency.
• Manage, audit, and validate Probe capacity models and systems to determine network capital requirements.
• Perform financial analyses for capital equipment investments, including metrics optimization, process flexibility, capacity sharing, and equipment repurposing opportunities.
• Develop and manage network tool utilization strategies to improve capital efficiency and equipment effectiveness.
• Communicate capacity metrics, utilization strategies, and key performance indicators to partners, driving accountability and continuous improvement.
• Design, track, and present capital change proposals and recommendations to manufacturing leadership using reporting tools such as Tableau and formal presentations.
• Build and implement tools that improve capital efficiency, identify cost-reduction opportunities, and enhance manufacturing planning processes.
• Leverage AI tools, including Copilot, agents, and generative AI assistants, to automate planning and reporting activities, improve analysis, and enhance decision quality.
• Develop workflow improvements using Python, Excel, VBA, and other technologies while ensuring compliance with Micron's AI Governance Policy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 1+ year of experience applying one of the following Operations Research methodologies: Linear Programming, Queuing Theory, Statistical Analysis, or Theory of Constraints.
• 1+ year of experience using one of the following data analytics or statistical tools: Python, SQL, Tableau, R, JMP, Minitab, or PL/SQL.
• 1+ year of experience working with one of the following Production Planning and Inventory Control concepts: BTO, BTT, BTF, Risk Pooling, EOQ, Lot Sizing, or MRP.
• 1+ year of experience applying one of the following Supply Chain or Project Management concepts: Lean Manufacturing, Customer Service Metrics, Safety Stock Management, CPM, PERT, or Production Scheduling.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience developing automation solutions using Python, Excel VBA, or similar technologies.
• 2+ years of experience creating dashboards, visualizations, and reporting solutions using Tableau or other business intelligence tools.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing capacity planning, capital planning, operations planning, financial modeling, or semiconductor manufacturing environments.
• Experience demonstrating AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, AI agents, or generative AI technologies to improve planning, reporting, or analytical workflows.
• Experience communicating analytical insights and business recommendations to multi-functional teams and senior leaders.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement

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

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