TD MDE Senior Manager

Micron Technology, Inc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking an experienced leader to define and evolve the MDE operating model, accelerating development velocity and execution quality across global fab environments. You will lead engineering leaders across shifts, ensuring alignment and accountability while driving safety, efficiency, and performance improvements.

The role emphasizes coaching, talent development, and succession planning to build high‑performing organizations in advanced DRAM/semiconductor technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or related technical field combined with 10+ years of semiconductor experience.
• Experience in semiconductor process development and manufacturing across multiple areas.
• Demonstrated success leading leaders and delivering results through layered organizations.
• Strong technical problem‑solving skills and ability to drive complex multi‑functional programs.
• Proven ability to build high‑performing teams through coaching, talent development, and succession planning.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the MDE operating model to increase development velocity, scalability, and execution quality.
• Lead and develop engineering leaders across shifts, ensuring alignment, accountability, and strong leadership pipelines.
• Drive organizational performance including safety, benchmarks, cycle time, tool performance, and development efficiency.
• Partner multi‑functionally with Process Development, Integration, Equipment, Manufacturing, and HVM to remove barriers and accelerate outcomes.
• Champion systems, workflows, and AI adoption to improve decision‑making, problem solving, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Coaching & development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Physics/Chemistry or related field

Master’s or PhD in Engineering/Physics/Chemistry (preferred)

Tools

AI analytics tools

Job description

Overview

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence. The Technology Development (TD) team focuses on next‑generation DRAM innovations. The Manufacturing Development Engineering (MDE) team drives process maturity and high‑impact results across global fab environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the MDE operating model to increase development velocity, scalability, and execution quality.
• Lead and develop engineering leaders across shifts, ensuring alignment, accountability, and strong leadership pipelines.
• Drive organizational performance including safety, benchmarks, cycle time, tool performance, and development efficiency.
• Partner multi‑functionally with Process Development, Integration, Equipment, Manufacturing, and HVM to remove barriers and accelerate outcomes.
• Champion systems, workflows, and AI adoption to improve decision‑making, problem solving, and operational efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or related technical field combined with 10+ years of semiconductor experience, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in semiconductor process development and manufacturing across multiple areas.
• Demonstrated success leading leaders and delivering results through layered organizations.
• Strong technical problem‑solving skills and ability to drive complex multi‑functional programs.
• Proven ability to build high‑performing teams through coaching, talent development, and succession planning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or related technical field with 5+ years of experience.
• Experience leading large‑scale development organizations in DRAM or advanced semiconductor technologies.
• Track record of driving organizational transformation, operating model design, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong collaboration and partner management skills across global and matrixed teams.
• Experience using AI‑assisted analytics to enhance data interpretation, anomaly detection, and yield improvement initiatives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.