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Principal/Staff Engineer, FE OCT Materials Cost

Micron Technology

Principal/Staff Engineer, FE OCT Materials Cost

full-timePosted: Aug 6, 2026Updated: Sep 1, 2026Singapore, Fab 10A

Job Description

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.Join an inclusive team passionate about one thing: using their expertise in the relentless pursuit of innovation for customers and partners. The solutions we build help make everything from virtual reality experiences to breakthroughs in neural networks possible. We do it all while committing to integrity, sustainability, and giving back to our communities. Because doing so can fuel the very innovation we are pursuing.As the OCT (Operations Central Team) MTE Materials Cash Cost Leader at Micron Technology, you will drive material cost reduction for Front End manufacturing.You will lead Value Engineering (VE), alternate sourcing, consumption optimization, and materials strategy to deliver year-on-year Cost per Gigabit improvement.This role combines technical expertise and strategic leadership, with broad cross-functional impact across the network.You will work closely with Cost teams, Global Procurement, CPEE, Technology Development, Fab teams, and suppliers. Key materials include Chemicals, Film & Gas, Photo, and CMP.Responsibilities:Drive Materials Cost Strategy and GoalsDefine and guide short- and long-term materials cost strategies aligned with manufacturing priorities and business goalsLead initiatives across multiple functions to identify, prioritize, and deliver cost reduction opportunities with measurable resultsProvide technical leadership in handling expenditures related to materials, guiding priorities and decisions across sitesDefine program scope, goals, timelines, and resources with collaboratorsEstablish and improve methodologies, governance, and tools to scale and sustain cost programsTechnical Leadership and Program ManagementStructure and lead programs across multiple initiatives, including prioritization, breakthroughs, tracking, and risk managementDevelop cases, execution plans, and provide regular updates to partners and leadershipIdentify technical and operational challenges early and drive timely solutionsMaintain effective governance and review cadence to support decisions and executionPartner with sites, engineering, and procurement teams to convert ideas into implemented solutions and realized savingsCross-Site Leadership and InfluenceAct as a subject matter resource in materials cost and value engineering, providing mentorship to collaborators and senior leaders rsStrengthen alignment across sites by sharing validated practices and standardizing approachesInfluence collaborators across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and suppliers using data-driven insights and clear problem solvingSupport analytics, automation, and digital tools to improve cost transparency and executionCommunicationProvide clear and consistent updates to leadership and collaborators on priorities, progress, risks, and decisionsCommunicate program direction, business impact, and key changes across teams and regionsTranslate technical updates into concise, actionable insights for decision-makingAI ResponsibilitiesIntegrates AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment and complying with organizational standards and legal requirements.Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI-enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work.Requirements:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field, with 10+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, materials, or cost optimizationStrong understanding of Front End processes and materials, with proven track record to lead complex, multi-functional initiativesExperience with analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skillsAble to effectively prioritize challenging demands and deliver resultsExperience in governance, analytics, or automation is welcome; determined and effective in a fast-paced, global environmentWillingness to travel as neededAbility to apply baseline digital fluency and role‑appropriate AI literacy to use AI‑enabled tools responsibly and effectively for research, analysis, content creation, problem‑solving, operational tasks, and achieving business outcomesAbout 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/careersAll 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_sg@micron.comMicron 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.

Locations

  • Singapore, Fab 10A

Skills Required

  • semiconductor manufacturingintermediate
  • analyticalintermediate
  • governanceintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field, with 10+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, materials, or cost optimization (experience, 10 years)
  • Strong understanding of Front End processes and materials, with proven track record to lead complex, multi-functional initiatives (experience)
  • Experience with analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills (experience)
  • Able to effectively prioritize challenging demands and deliver results (experience)
  • Experience in governance, analytics, or automation is welcome; determined and effective in a fast-paced, global environment (experience)
  • Willingness to travel as needed (experience)
  • Ability to apply baseline digital fluency and role‑appropriate AI literacy to use AI‑enabled tools responsibly and effectively for research, analysis, content creation, problem‑solving, operational tasks, and achieving business outcomes (experience)
  • Ability to apply baseline digital fluency and role‑appropriate AI literacy to use AI‑enabled tools responsibly and effectively for research, analysis, content creation, problem‑solving, operational tasks, and achieving business outcomes (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Integrates AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment and complying with organizational standards and legal requirements.
  • Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI-enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work.

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