Senior/Staff Engineer, Global Probe Modeling

Micron Technology; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology in Boise, Idaho seeks a Global Planning Modeling Engineer to help evaluate capital impacts of process changes and optimize capacity across the manufacturing network.

You will conduct financial analyses, develop capital planning models, and drive improvement using tools like Tableau. The role requires a master's in a related field and 1+ year OR experience; opportunity to influence strategic decisions across Manufacturing and R&D.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field is required.
• 1+ year applying OR methodologies such as LP, queues, statistics or TOC.
• 1+ year using data tools like Python, SQL, Tableau, or R.
• 1+ year in production planning concepts (EOQ, Lot Sizing, MRP).
• 1+ year applying Lean or CPM/PERT in planning contexts.

Responsibilities

• Optimize installed capacity and lead capacity studies to improve throughput.
• Audit and validate capacity models and determine capital needs.
• Perform financial analyses for capital investments and efficiency gains.
• Develop network tool utilization strategies to boost capital efficiency.
• Communicate metrics and proposals to leadership with Tableau reports.
• Build tools to enhance planning processes and cost reductions.
• Leverage AI tools to automate planning and reporting activities.

Skills

Operations Research

Linear Programming

Queuing Theory

Statistical Analysis

Theory of Constraints

Lean Manufacturing

Production Scheduling

Education

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

Tools

Python

SQL

Tableau

R

JMP

Minitab

PL/SQL

Job description

Summary

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.

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.

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.
• Create and Build 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.

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

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 2+ year of experience applying one of the following Operations Research methodologies: Linear Programming, Queuing Theory, Statistical Analysis, or Theory of Constraints.
• 2+ year of experience using one of the following data analytics or statistical tools: Python, SQL, Tableau, R, JMP, Minitab, or PL/SQL.
• 2+ 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.
• 2+ 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.
• Experience and/or interest in developing Agentic AI workflows into current or future processes. Grow, Build , Create, and partner. Design, develop, lead.

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.

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.

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