SR DATA SCIENTIST, SMAI OI

Micron; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Robust PTO and paid holidays

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Boise, Idaho, is seeking a Data Scientist for SMAI Scheduling and Simulation to design and deploy AI-driven scheduling and optimization across global manufacturing sites. You will build analytics applications, partner with cross‑functional teams, and advance breakthrough solutions to maximize fab performance.

The role emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and the ability to travel internationally, with a strong foundation in optimization, simulation, and data science.

Qualifications

• Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science, Data Science or other quantitative disciplines with strong emphasis on optimization, simulation, and algorithmic problem-solving.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in factory scheduling, optimization modeling, or simulation in a manufacturing or operations context.
• Able and willing to travel overseas.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop smart manufacturing and AI solutions in advanced factory scheduling, optimization and simulation.
• Develop high-quality data analytics and applications that provide actionable insights for management and manufacturing teams.
• Explore and apply new frontier ideas, concepts and technology to enable breakthrough solutions at Micron.
• Collaborate across global sites to find opportunities and deliver complete solutions to drive continuous improvement in production metrics.
• Drive global alignment and benchmarking of scheduling and simulation solutions.

Skills

Optimization

Scheduling

Data analytics

Collaboration

Independent work

Travel willingness

Education

Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in quantitative field

Tools

CPLEX

Gurobi

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. As a SMAI (Smart Manufacturing AI) Global OI (Operations Intelligence) - Scheduling and Simulation, Data Scientist, at Micron Technology, Inc., you will be part of Micron's Smart Manufacturing Team comprised of world class talent to design and implement advanced scheduling, optimization, and simulation solutions that drive global innovation and maximize fab performance. You will be located in Boise, US. You will be partnering with different departments and the global network of manufacturing sites to enable breakthrough solutions in the business. If you possess a growth mindset and are passionate about providing intelligent and autonomous manufacturing solutions, join us as we evolve the way Micron does our business!

Responsibilities

• Design and develop smart manufacturing and using AI solutions in advanced factory scheduling, optimization and simulation that enable the achievement of industry leading manufacturing capability.
• Develop high-quality data analytics and applications that provide actionable insights for management and manufacturing teams.
• Explore and apply new frontier ideas, concepts and technology to enable breakthrough solutions at Micron.
• Collaborate across global sites to find opportunities and deliver complete solutions to drive continuous improvement in production metrics.
• Drive global alignment and benchmarking of scheduling and simulation solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess a drive to make a difference and a passion for exploring new frontiers.
• Highly motivated, proactive, with a strong work ethic, able to work independently and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science, Data Science or other quantitative disciplines with strong emphasis on optimization, simulation, and algorithmic problem-solving.
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on or experience in factory scheduling, optimization modeling, or simulation in a manufacturing or operations context.
• Able and willing to travel overseas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in optimization (LP, MIP, meta-heuristics) and tools like CPLEX/Gurobi.
• Knowledge and experience in discrete event simulation and reinforcement learning.
• Direct experience with factory scheduling.

Benefits

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.

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