US Expansion Planning Engineer

Micron Technology • Boise, ID

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Prepare for production in a new high volume memory manufacturing facility, calculating and presenting capital impacts of processes that will be introduced at the site to senior leaders in manufacturing and R&D. Connect parts of the business to drive the execution of manufacturing and cost savings processes, including supply chain, finance, engineering, procurement, production, and R&D. Develop new tools to expedite, optimize and refine the planning and reporting processes used to prepare, ramp, and operate the site. Communicate capital impacts of manufacturing changes and provide recommendations which will transform the future of memory manufacturing through data analysis and a growth mindset. Optimize capacity of equipment base and lead site- and tool-level optimization studies for efficiency improvement. Collaborate with partners to understand future tools and process roadmaps and calculate network capacity impacts of process changes. Complete financial analyses before new capital equipment is purchased, including metrics optimization, process flexibility, capacity sharing and equipment repurpose. Handle site tool utilization and capacity planning models to optimize the site’s deployed capital. Design, track, and communicate capital change proposals to manufacturing senior leaders through reporting tools (e.g. Tableau) and formal presentation. Build and implement tools to audit manufacturing capital efficiency and identify cost reduction opportunities. Lead and communicate improvement opportunities and implementation plans to all relevant levels and functions in manufacturing. Apply new and traditional methods, including Python, SQL, R, Excel and VBA, to improve and automate tasks in the planning system/models.

Requirements

• Model development for production planning
• Developing centralized planning
• Optimizing deployed and projected capital needs
• Evaluation of competing capital projects
• Cash flow, payback, and ROI analysis in crafting and developing web-based reporting metrics: Tableau and Python
• Linear and nonlinear optimization
• Statistical analysis and methods to identify and optimize key performance indicators
• Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics or a related field OR Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics or a related field and two (2) years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and present capital impacts of processes that will be introduced at the site to senior leaders in manufacturing and R&D.
• Connect parts of the business to drive the execution of manufacturing and cost savings processes.
• Develop new tools to expedite, optimize and refine the planning and reporting processes used to prepare, ramp, and operate the site.
• Communicate capital impacts of manufacturing changes and provide recommendations.
• Optimize capacity of equipment base and lead site- and tool-level optimization studies for efficiency improvement.
• Collaborate with partners to understand future tools and process roadmaps and calculate network capacity impacts of process changes.
• Complete financial analyses before new capital equipment is purchased.
• Handle site tool utilization and capacity planning models to optimize the site’s deployed capital.
• Design, track, and communicate capital change proposals to manufacturing senior leaders through reporting tools (e.g. Tableau) and formal presentation.
• Build and implement tools to audit manufacturing capital efficiency and identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Lead and communicate improvement opportunities and implementation plans to all relevant levels and functions in manufacturing.
• Apply new and traditional methods, including Python, SQL, R, Excel and VBA, to improve and automate tasks in the planning system/models.

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: Senior