TECHNICIAN, MTI GQ OPS – RELIABILITY LAB

Micron Technology, Inc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Boise, Idaho seeks a GQ Operations Technician to bridge production and engineering, drive workflow optimization, and resolve manufacturing issues.

You will support training, manage WIP priorities, and contribute to continuous improvement impacting product quality and throughput. Responsibilities include monitoring workstation performance, troubleshooting flow interruptions, and partnering with Engineering and Production teams to boost equipment productivity and process

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology, Electronics, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or equivalent technical experience.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes, equipment issues, product holds, and operational workflow disruptions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with computer-based manufacturing systems, Microsoft Office applications, and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor workstation performance, cycle time, and manufacturing reports to identify operational constraints and implement improvement actions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve product flow interruptions, lot holds, lockups, tracking issues, equipment group holds, data transfer concerns, and MES errors.
• Partner with Engineering, Equipment Support, and Production teams to improve equipment productivity, job release accuracy, process execution, and overall factory performance.
• Lead advanced technical training efforts by mentoring, certifying, and coaching Manufacturing Technicians while developing and maintaining training materials and procedures.
• Manage WIP priorities, monitor bottlenecks, support scheduling optimization, and drive rapid issue resolution to meet production goals.
• Perform equipment audits, support preventive maintenance activities, assist with kit changes, and maintain accurate hardware and inventory records.
• Conduct initial failure analysis investigations, support corrective actions, and provide technical ownership until issues are fully resolved and cleared.
• Leverage Generative AI tools and data-driven methodologies to improve workflow efficiency, operational analysis, documentation quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

MS Office

Data analysis

Education

Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology, Electronics, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or equivalent

Tools

UNIX/Linux

Manufacturing systems

Data analysis tools

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.

At Micron, our Global Quality Operations (GQ Ops) team plays a critical role in supporting manufacturing excellence, improving cycle time, enhancing data quality, and enabling operational efficiency across the factory. We are looking for a highly motivated GQ Operations Technician to serve as a technical resource and operational leader who bridges production and engineering teams. In this role, you will drive workflow optimization, resolve complex manufacturing issues, support advanced technician training, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that impact product quality, throughput, and customer satisfaction.

As a GQ Operations Technician, you will leverage technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and Generative AI tools to improve operational performance, support engineering activities, and ensure smooth product movement through manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor workstation performance, cycle time, and manufacturing reports to identify operational constraints and implement improvement actions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve product flow interruptions, lot holds, lockups, tracking issues, equipment group holds, data transfer concerns, and manufacturing execution system errors.
• Partner with Engineering, Equipment Support, and Production teams to improve equipment productivity, job release accuracy, process execution, and overall factory performance.
• Lead advanced technical training efforts by mentoring, certifying, and coaching Manufacturing Technicians while developing and maintaining training materials and procedures.
• Manage work-in-process (WIP) priorities, monitor bottlenecks, support scheduling optimization, and drive rapid issue resolution to meet production goals.
• Perform equipment audits, support preventive maintenance activities, assist with kit changes, and maintain accurate hardware and inventory records.
• Conduct initial failure analysis investigations, support corrective actions, and provide technical ownership until issues are fully resolved and cleared.
• Leverage Generative AI tools and data-driven methodologies to improve workflow efficiency, operational analysis, documentation quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology, Electronics, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or equivalent technical experience.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes, equipment issues, product holds, and operational workflow disruptions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with computer-based manufacturing systems, Microsoft Office applications, and data analysis tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, high-volume production, engineering support, or a related technical environment.
• Experience supporting semiconductor operations, test, assembly, burn-in, quality, or manufacturing execution systems.
• Working knowledge of UNIX/Linux-based systems, factory automation platforms, and manufacturing reporting tools.
• Experience conducting failure analysis, supporting equipment recovery activities, and leading continuous improvement projects.
• Experience utilizing Generative AI tools (Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or similar platforms) to improve operational efficiency, reporting, analysis, training, or documentation.

Job Profile(s)

Quality Technician 1

Relocation Level

Relocation Level: TBD

Before Getting Started

• Hiring managers may view your performance appraisals, original resume, transcripts or other performance-related documentation in your personal file. This information will be held in confidence.
• If you are selected to interview for a position, you must notify your direct supervisor before participating in the interview process.

Benefits

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 Benefits | Micron Technology, Inc

Equal Opportunity

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.