Staff / Principal Spares Engineer, Operations Central Team

Micron Technology
Japan
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Self-motivated","Results-driven","Ownership mindset","Organizational","Analytical and communication"]

Lead and execute spares engineering programs that improve cost, productivity, quality, and test wafer utilization in a fast-paced semiconductor environment. Analyze metrics and demand trends, identify process gaps, and drive structured corrective actions with clear milestones and deliverables. Coordinate cross-functionally across engineering, operations, supply chain, and global sites, support supplier technical issues, and benchmark spares and test wafer practices for continuous improvement, including traveling as needed.

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Micron Technology
Micron Technology
1 month ago

Staff / Principal Spares Engineer, Operations Central Team

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Job Summary

Lead and execute spares engineering programs that improve cost, productivity, quality, and test wafer utilization in a fast-paced semiconductor environment. Analyze metrics and demand trends, identify process gaps, and drive structured corrective actions with clear milestones and deliverables. Coordinate cross-functionally across engineering, operations, supply chain, and global sites, support supplier technical issues, and benchmark spares and test wafer practices for continuous improvement, including traveling as needed.
Location: Japan
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Spares engineering lead to plan, execute, and manage programs across spares initiatives for cost, productivity, quality, and test wafer management.
  • •Analyze metrics and demand trends to identify improvement opportunities and drive corrective actions for process gaps and bottlenecks.
  • •Coordinate test wafer planning processes aligned with engineering demand and capacity; monitor utilization and recommend actions to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
  • •Ensure documentation, traceability, and compliance for test wafer transactions and usage records.
  • •Support technical aspects for spares-related issues, collaborate with suppliers, and lead global strategy/category activities (e.g., lifetime, CCRR, alternate source, consumption reduction).
Travel: Medium travel

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, or related) or equivalent engineering training/certification.
  • •~6 years of experience in the semiconductor industry.
  • •Demonstrated experience in engineering program management or productivity-related initiatives.
  • •Strong understanding of productivity concepts and demand planning principles, plus familiarity with semiconductor wafer processes and test wafer usage protocols.
  • •Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally as business needs require.
Experience:Semiconductor industrySemiconductor manufacturingWafer processes
Education:Bachelor's in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, or related)
Skills:Self-motivatedResults-drivenOwnership mindsetOrganizationalAnalytical and communication
Tech Stack:ExcelPower BILeanSix SigmaPDCA

Company Brief

Micron Technology
Designs and manufactures semiconductor memory and storage solutions, including DRAM, NAND, and NOR flash, for computing, networking, mobile, and automotive markets worldwide.
Industry: Electronics Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Boise, United States
Founded: 1978
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