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.
Fab 6 is focused on delivering world-class semiconductor manufacturing performance through operational excellence, advanced analytics, and continuous improvement. The Industrial Engineering team partners closely with manufacturing, business planning, and central engineering organizations to optimize factory performance, enable strategic growth, and support data-driven decision making. Team members leverage innovative technologies, analytics, and AI-enabled solutions to improve forecasting accuracy, capacity utilization, and overall business outcomes.
As a Planning Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining capacity models, analyzing manufacturing performance, and supporting capital planning decisions across Fab 6. You will serve as a key liaison between manufacturing areas and business stakeholders, translating operational requirements into scalable planning solutions. This position requires strong analytical skills, effective communication, and the ability to leverage AI-assisted tools and advanced analytics to drive operational efficiency and strategic decision making.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and audit manufacturing capacity models to ensure tool capacity aligns with wafer output requirements and accurately reflects workstation performance.
- Perform capacity, scenario, and statistical analyses to identify constraints, evaluate operational changes, improve forecasting accuracy, and support data-driven decision making.
- Partner with manufacturing areas, central teams, and other fabs to close performance gaps, benchmark operations, and assess the impact of technology, process, and tool changes.
- Support capital planning activities by maintaining accurate equipment schedules, evaluating capacity impacts, preparing business justifications, and performing NPV analysis for capital investments.
- Leverage AI-enabled and AI-assisted tools, advanced analytics, and digital technologies to improve planning efficiency, accelerate problem solving, automate routine activities, and generate actionable business insights.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Research, Data Analytics, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
- Experience applying statistical methods and data analysis techniques to support operational or manufacturing decisions.
- Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing capacity modeling, Theory of Constraints, and queuing theory.
- Experience using analytical tools such as SQL, Python, Tableau, Advanced Excel, or similar technologies to manipulate, analyze, and visualize data.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively prioritize work, solve complex problems, and collaborate across multiple stakeholder groups.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, industrial engineering, capacity planning, factory planning, or related operations environments.
- Experience leading cross-functional projects and driving alignment among technical and business stakeholders.
- Experience analyzing large transactional data sets and translating findings into actionable recommendations.
- Proven ability to identify optimization opportunities, improve operational performance, and influence strategic planning decisions through data-driven analysis.
- Experience leveraging Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, AI-enabled analytics, or AI-assisted productivity tools to enhance decision quality, forecasting, operational efficiency, and business outcomes.
As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits .
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Research, Data Analytics, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
- Experience applying statistical methods and data analysis techniques to operational or manufacturing decisions
- Knowledge of manufacturing capacity modeling, Theory of Constraints, and queuing theory
- Experience using SQL, Python, Tableau, Advanced Excel, or similar analytical technologies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, prioritization, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration abilities
- Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, industrial engineering, capacity planning, factory planning, or related operations environments
- Experience leading cross-functional projects and aligning technical and business stakeholders
- Experience analyzing large transactional data sets and translating findings into actionable recommendations
- Ability to identify optimization opportunities and improve operational performance through data-driven analysis
- Experience using Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, AI-enabled analytics, or AI-assisted productivity tools
Micron Technology Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health insurance is portrayed as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and access to on-site or near-site health centers at many locations. Feedback suggests employees regard the coverage as very good overall.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program is considered strong, with company materials citing a 5% match and multiple contribution options. Feedback suggests this match is frequently highlighted as a standout benefit.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity participation is accessible through a 15%‑discount ESPP, with RSUs offered in eligible roles. Feedback suggests these stock programs add meaningful value to total compensation.
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