Staff/ Principal Engineer, OCT MTE Material Engineering

Micron Technology • Boise, ID

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About The Position

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions. The OCT Material & Filtration Engineering team supports Micron’s global manufacturing network, focusing on material quality, risk reduction, and continuous improvement. As an OCT MTE Material Engineering Staff/Principal Engineer, you will contribute to material quality, filtration strategy, and value-engineering efforts across multiple sites. This role involves shaping global material strategies, strengthening risk controls, and improving safety, quality, speed, and cost. It offers opportunities for technical influence and impact on technology development and high-volume manufacturing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Science or Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, materials engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience working in global, multi-functional environments with varied partners.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with a structured approach to problem solving.
• Willingness to travel as needed to support global teams and initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or PhD in Materials Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Exposure to NAND and/or DRAM manufacturing environments.
• Experience in process or equipment engineering within semiconductor fabs.
• Involvement in technology node ramps or high-volume manufacturing operations.
• Interest or experience in deploying global standards, shared best practices, or continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead material quality, filtration, risk mitigation, and value-engineering initiatives across the global network.
• Partner with global and site teams to define and align material technical requirements and qualifications.
• Develop, share, and sustain Best Known Methods (BKMs) across manufacturing sites.
• Collaborate with fabs to build and complete material roadmaps that support technology ramps.
• Facilitate global peer teams to align priorities, strategies, and execution to manufacturing goals.
• Plan and manage projects aligned to fab, central, and corporate objectives, balancing impact and resources.
• Use data and benchmarks to identify improvement opportunities and help deploy scalable solutions.

Benefits

• Choice of medical, dental and vision plans
• Benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Paid family leave
• Robust paid time-off program
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal