ENGINEER, ID1 ME - PH OPERATIONS

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Manufacturing Engineer - Manufacturing Ops 

Title: Manufacturing Engineer 

Job Summary and Description 

The Manufacturing Engineering (ME) role leverages advanced area knowledge to optimize area performance and reduce cycle time.  The ME collaborates with shift operations and engineering teams to expedite product movement and react to process issues that could impact quality.  Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

Safety & Quality 

Completes all required safety training and conducts all work in accordance with Micron and Technology Development (TD) safety policies 

Follows all safety and environmental procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulations 

Reports all safety-related concerns or problems immediately to the appropriate individual 

Performs audits and submits good catches on safety issues 

Follows proper change management practices to ensure safety and quality expectations are met

Adheres to tool documentation/reaction mechanisms and submits updates to content when needed

Leading or coaching the team through required Safety Audits and submits good catches and work orders to resolve any potential safety concerns 

Communication/Teamwork 

Communicates proactively with MDE/ODE shift leaders to ensure daily priorities are coordinated 

Leads efforts with shift team to sustain and improve execution to Key Performance Indicators (Area KPIs) 

Collaborates with Area Manager and MDE Shift Manager to support the MT Skill Climb Business Process.   

Collaborates with Manufacturing Technicians and key stakeholders to create Best Known Methods (BKMs) to implement across shifts 

Partners with 1st shift teams to resolve tool/process setup issues maximizing workstation output 

Communicates quality concerns that could cause product excursions or defects 

Partners with 1st shift MDE and shift team to ensure existing process hold impacts are minimized 

Project Management/Planning 

Leads area continuous improvement projects to ensure deliverables are completed within scope and on schedule 

Leads meetings to coordinate project activities, track actions, and communicate progress to stakeholders 

Maintains shift responsibilities effectively along with continuous improvement projects 

Lead innovation efforts by analyzing manual business processes and working to develop automated solutions using Smart Manufacturing tools (CAF, UiPath, AMI and ARM) 

Technical/Data 

Uses data analysis skills, leveraging AI, and advanced understanding of process/equipment interaction to identify the root cause of chronic issues and takes action to prevent reoccurrence 

Analyzes SPACE data and responds to OOC conditions using area troubleshooting guides 

Proactively communicates with PDE and 1st shift process owners to execute complex SWRs, DOEs, and tickets 

Engages in interrupted lot disposition and coordination of rework/touch-up/recovery actions 

Coordinates area targeting and process qualifications requirements 

Participates in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) of new systems and provides feedback prior to implementation 

Coordinates the recovery and release of equipment from scheduled maintenance or qual failures by analyzing data (SPACE, Klarity, E3, ETO, RTR) 

Coordinates disposition of quality impacts using the QDR system, follows up on actions to close out QDR 

Analyses data to make recommendations and implement changes to qual system requirements 

Investigate and respond to E3 flags 

Address auto stage failures caused by incorrect GeRM parameter settings or tool recipe setup issues (Recipe File Management (RFM)) 

Fab Performance 

Applies manufacturing science concepts to analyze workstation performance concerns 

Partners with MIE team to develop reports needed to manage area performance or support project initiatives

Engages in blocked WIP Pareto reduction activities 

Analyze and optimize area queue times to reduce cycle time and breaches 

Understand and execute to redundancy options to address constraint workstations 

Support shift MPEO activities to reduce manual touches 

Ideal team member will have the following qualifications: 

Intermediate PC skills including a familiarity with MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint 

Advanced understanding of area process and equipment 

Advanced understanding of area process quality control systems (Qual System, SPACE, Targeting…others) 

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to efficiently organize tasks and projects 

Strong partnering and teamwork skills 

Basic understanding of the Fab process areas including area processing equipment    

Strong understanding of SPC principles 

Strong understanding of the use and risks of GeRM 

Proven ability to communicate and present effectively 

Intermediate data extraction, analysis, and reporting skills

Proven ability to multi-task in a high-paced environment 

Proven ability to troubleshoot complex problems and address root causes 

Strong analytical problem-solving skills 

Proven time management, organization, and prioritization skills 

Experience or knowledge in one or more scripting, programming and visualization tools (i.e. Python, Java, Tableau, Matlab, Microsoft Suite)

Advanced problem-solver – understanding of data, good data intuition and data visualization skills

Experience or knowledge of data collection, warehousing systems, and data cleansing

Hands-on experience in the field of data analytics, preferably with experience querying databases

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.

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