Director, Front End Operations Central Team, HVM Central Process Equipment Engineer

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. Join an inclusive team passionate about one thing: using their expertise in the relentless pursuit of innovation for customers and partners. The solutions we build help make everything from virtual reality experiences to breakthroughs in neural networks possible. We do it all while committing to integrity, sustainability, and giving back to our communities. Because doing so can fuel the very innovation we are pursuing. As the Director, OCT PEE Etch/CMP/Wet at Micron Technology, Inc., you will be responsible for driving improvements and breakthroughs to manufacturing capability, delivering industry benchmark methods at lowest cost, and managing the execution of global business processes in the unit process areas of responsibility. You will execute to this by focusing on manufacturing big rock performance optimization, and ensure priorities are aligned to Micron business plan and Strategic Objective requirements across manufacturing sites. Your objective is to leverage global internal and external resources to define and enable equipment roadmaps, execute business processes, and drive network process and equipment alignment to achieve world-class manufacturing performances. Examples include leveraging suppliers to achieve benchmark performance, discovery and implementation of equipment and process safety best methods (BKM), equipment utilization optimization, thru-put optimization, cash cost optimization, and continuous improvement project prioritization and execution to project timelines. Responsibilities and Tasks Drive improvements in manufacturing capability and efficiency in your areas of responsibility Drive sites globally to ensure alignment on strategy and roadmap to achieve area objectives; ensure strategy and roadmap are aligned to improvement in big rock performance and ensure equipment roadmap is defined to meet those requirements; Track alignment decisions and hold accountability to those decisions in cases where sites deviate from the roadmap/path. Interface with procurement global supplier account managers to ensure technical requirements feed into procurement strategies for suppliers. Interface with corporate EHSS and site Process Hazard Analysis engineers to ensure process safety requirements are met. Interface with strategic suppliers to ensure priorities are aligned to operations objectives and area(s) strategy/roadmap. Leverage suppliers as resources for Operations. Deliver Industry Benchmark Methods at the Lowest Cost in Your Area(s) of Responsibility Execute quarterly internal benchmarking to identify gaps in performance for your area(s) of responsibility. Prioritize those gaps to meet site and corporate business plan needs, and focus resources (internally across network and/or externally with Suppliers) to close the gaps. Manage and execute Tool of Record (TOR) and Manufacturing Tool Evaluation Program (MTEP) requirements to ensure Capital business process and MOR runs effectively for your area(s). Manage and execute to Executive Review Meeting (ERM) priorities/projects and drive Operations Roadmap for your area(s) of responsibility; Leverage suppliers to meet performance requirements. Demonstrate Leadership Embrace benchmarking and deliver strategies to close the gaps. Challenge complacency and do not let market conditions give a false sense of reality. Understand the competitor's culture, mindset and capabilities. Ignite passion in people to achieve the impossible. Dare to set high targets, expect innovation and breakthroughs. Give honest, tough, but productive feedback to the team, and be willing to receive it yourself. Challenge others and be willing to stand for something. Have the courage to turn a crisis into an opportunity. Lead from the front and lead by example. Cultivate a habit of winning. Winning breed's confidence. Find top talent willing to take risk and support them in doing the exceptional. Develop teams and team members to enable them to reach their full potential and reward them accordingly. Support team members with coaches and mentors who push TM outside their comfort zone. Qualifications Applicants must have a proven ability to collaborate globally and influence by indirect leadership in order to drive resourcing to critical projects across Micron. Applicants must have a proven capability in dealing with complexity and an ability to utilize resources effectively to bring clarity to required actions. Applicants must hold a record of performance excellence for current area of responsibility; and are recognized as having demonstrated successful leadership characteristics both in present and past jobs. Applicants are viewed by current reports as an excellent mentor, team builder and motivator. Applicants must have demonstrated the ability to solve problems across multi-functional groups, both within and outside their department/Site. Applicants must have experience managing large, multi-layer groups that encompass a variety of disciplines. Applicants must have proficiency in managing through systems, informing, organizational agility, dealing with ambiguity, and listening. They must show that they are a champion of Micron Values and core competencies Education Required Bachelor's Degree in science, engineering, technology or related field of study Experience Required 10+ years experience in semiconductor manufacturing industry, and 4+ years at any of the following levels Management/Leadership at or above Senior Manager Technical experience at or above Member of Technical Staff (MTS) equivalent 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. To learn more, please visit micron.com/careers All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact hrsupport_sg@micron.com Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards. Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron. 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