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Engineer / Senior Engineer / Staff / Principal Engineer / MTS / SMTS FE OCT CPEE SPARES ENRG

Hiroshima - Fab 15, Japan

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Role family
Engineering
Seniority
Lead / management
Country
JP
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
29 Sept 2026

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the posting

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.

Build What’s Next in Spares Engineering

Your Opportunity

Join a high-impact engineering team where your ideas can shape performance across a global semiconductor manufacturing network. In this role, you will lead Spares Engineering initiatives across cost, productivity, quality, and supply resilience , while owning broader strategic programs that extend beyond spares. You will combine technical expertise, data-driven decision-making, and program leadership to solve complex challenges, influence stakeholders across sites and functions, and deliver scalable solutions with measurable business impact.

What You Will Lead

Spares Engineering Leadership

Lead end-to-end Spares Engineering programs that improve equipment availability, cost efficiency, quality, productivity, and supply resilience across the network

Serve as the network technical expert and trusted advisor to drive assigned spares categories and related programs

Set and execute global category strategies, including lifetime extension, CCRR, alternate sourcing, consumption reduction, and other priority initiatives

Use performance data, demand signals, and business insights to identify opportunities and convert them into prioritized, actionable roadmaps

Challenge conventional approaches, remove systemic constraints, and champion innovative, out-of-the-box solutions that can scale across sites

Own program governance, milestones, benefits, risks, and executive-ready reporting to ensure sustained business outcomes

Broader Strategic Program Leadership

Lead high-impact strategic programs—within and beyond spares—that advance enterprise priorities and deliver measurable, network-wide value

Translate business priorities into clear program charters, governance models, roadmaps, milestones, and success measures

Influence stakeholders across functions and regions, proactively manage dependencies and risks, and accelerate decisions through data-driven insights

Create scalable solutions, standards, and best practices that improve efficiency, agility, and performance across the global network

Global Collaboration and Execution

Build strong partnerships across engineering, operations, planning, supply chain, suppliers, and leadership to align priorities and accelerate execution

Engage directly with sites and suppliers, including domestic and international travel as required, to advance program outcomes

Maintain rigorous documentation, governance, and compliance with engineering standards and best practices

Cross-Functional and Cross-Site Leadership

Connect FE central planning, fab planning, SMAI, OCT, and other central and regional teams to build shared ownership and coordinated action

Act as a central integration point across regions and functions, ensuring alignment on priorities, decisions, resources, and execution

Lead recurring global forums and program reviews to drive accountability, share best practices, and escalate issues requiring leadership attention

External Benchmarking and Innovation

Lead external research, technology scouting, and competitive benchmarking across spares and broader strategic programs

Convert industry insights into differentiated strategies, pilot opportunities, and scalable improvements for the network

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent engineering training or certification
  • At least three years of semiconductor industry experience, preferably in spares, process engineering, equipment engineering
  • Understand and grasp Technical Engineering concepts relative to Spares
  • Demonstrated experience leading engineering programs, productivity initiatives, or cross-functional improvement efforts
  • Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing operations, productivity improvement, demand planning, and data-driven decision-making

Ability to lead strategic programs in a complex, multi-site environment and translate ambiguity into structured execution

Preferred Experience

Experience in spare-parts management, equipment engineering, or semiconductor manufacturing

Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, PDCA, or other structured improvement methodologies

Proficiency with Excel, Power BI, Python, or equivalent data-analysis platforms

Working knowledge of AI and Using AI experience applying digital solutions to engineering or business challenges

Demonstrated ability to present to and influence senior stakeholders

Hands-on experience leading broader strategic programs, cost transformation, MaxOut, or other network-wide improvement initiatives

What Will Help You Succeed

A proactive, ownership-driven mindset with resilience to turn ambiguity into action

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Ability to lead multiple programs with sound judgment, disciplined prioritization, and minimal supervision

High attention to detail and a strong data-ownership mindset for tracking, reporting, and decision support

Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally based on business needs

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_japan@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.

AI alert : Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.

Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.

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