Principal/Staff Engineer, Frontend Operations Central Team Materials Cost
Micron · Hiroshima, Japan · 1d ago
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 the OCT (Operations Central Team) MTE Materials Cash Cost Leader at Micron Technology, you will drive material cost reduction for Front End manufacturing. You will lead Value Engineering (VE), alternate sourcing, consumption optimization, and materials strategy to deliver year-on-year Cost per Gigabit improvement.
This role combines technical expertise and strategic leadership, with broad cross-functional impact across the network.
You will work closely with Cost teams, Global Procurement, CPEE, Technology Development, Fab teams, and suppliers. Key materials include Chemicals, Film & Gas, Photo, and CMP.
Responsibilities:
Drive Materials Cost Strategy and Goals
Define and guide short- and long-term materials cost strategies aligned with manufacturing priorities and business goals
Lead initiatives across multiple functions to identify, prioritize, and deliver cost reduction opportunities with measurable results
Provide technical leadership in handling expenditures related to materials, guiding priorities and decisions across sites
Define program scope, goals, timelines, and resources with collaborators
Establish and improve methodologies, governance, and tools to scale and sustain cost programs
Technical Leadership and Program Management
Structure and lead programs across multiple initiatives, including prioritization, breakthroughs, tracking, and risk management
Develop cases, execution plans, and provide regular updates to partners and leadership
Identify technical and operational challenges early and drive timely solutions
Maintain effective governance and review cadence to support decisions and execution
Partner with sites, engineering, and procurement teams to convert ideas into implemented solutions and realized savings
Cross-Site Leadership and Influence
Act as a subject matter resource in materials cost and value engineering, providing mentorship to collaborators and senior leaders rs
Strengthen alignment across sites by sharing validated practices and standardizing approaches
Influence collaborators across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and suppliers using data-driven insights and clear problem solving
Support analytics, automation, and digital tools to improve cost transparency and execution
Communication
Provide clear and consistent updates to leadership and collaborators on priorities, progress, risks, and decisions
Communicate program direction, business impact, and key changes across teams and regions
Translate technical updates into concise, actionable insights for decision-making
Requirements:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field, with 10+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, materials, or cost optimization
Strong understanding of Front End processes and materials, with proven track record to lead complex, multi-functional initiatives
Experience with analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
Able to effectively prioritize challenging demands and deliver results
Experience in governance, analytics, or automation is welcome; determined and effective in a fast-paced, global environment
Willingness to travel as needed
About Micron Technology, Inc.
We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all. With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications that unleash opportunities — from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience.
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