Department IntroductionThe Operations Central Team drives manufacturing execution, capacity planning, and capital optimization across Micron's global manufacturing network! The team partners closely with Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Procurement, Production, and Planning organizations to improve operational efficiency, enable cost savings, and support strategic business objectives through data-driven decision making.
Position OverviewAs a Global Planning Modeling Engineer, you will serve as a key contact for the manufacturing network, evaluating and presenting the capital impacts of process and technology changes to Manufacturing and R&D leaders. This role is responsible for capacity modeling, capital planning, financial analysis, and process optimization while demonstrating AI-enabled solutions to enhance planning, reporting, and decision-making across the organization!
Responsibilities- Optimize installed equipment capacity and lead site-level and tool-level studies to improve throughput and manufacturing efficiency.
- Manage, audit, and validate Probe capacity models and systems to determine network capital requirements.
- Perform financial analyses for capital equipment investments, including metrics optimization, process flexibility, capacity sharing, and equipment repurposing opportunities.
- Develop and manage network tool utilization strategies to improve capital efficiency and equipment effectiveness.
- Communicate capacity metrics, utilization strategies, and key performance indicators to partners, driving accountability and continuous improvement.
- Design, track, and present capital change proposals and recommendations to manufacturing leadership using reporting tools such as Tableau and formal presentations.
- Build and implement tools that improve capital efficiency, identify cost-reduction opportunities, and enhance manufacturing planning processes.
- Leverage AI tools, including Copilot, agents, and generative AI assistants, to automate planning and reporting activities, improve analysis, and enhance decision quality.
- Develop workflow improvements using Python, Excel, VBA, and other technologies while ensuring compliance with Micron's AI Governance Policy.
Minimum Qualifications- Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- 1+ year of experience applying one of the following Operations Research methodologies: Linear Programming, Queuing Theory, Statistical Analysis, or Theory of Constraints.
- 1+ year of experience using one of the following data analytics or statistical tools: Python, SQL, Tableau, R, JMP, Minitab, or PL/SQL.
- 1+ year of experience working with one of the following Production Planning and Inventory Control concepts: BTO, BTT, BTF, Risk Pooling, EOQ, Lot Sizing, or MRP.
- 1+ year of experience applying one of the following Supply Chain or Project Management concepts: Lean Manufacturing, Customer Service Metrics, Safety Stock Management, CPM, PERT, or Production Scheduling.
Preferred Qualifications- 2+ years of experience developing automation solutions using Python, Excel VBA, or similar technologies.
- 2+ years of experience creating dashboards, visualizations, and reporting solutions using Tableau or other business intelligence tools.
- 2+ years of experience in manufacturing capacity planning, capital planning, operations planning, financial modeling, or semiconductor manufacturing environments.
- Experience demonstrating AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, AI agents, or generative AI technologies to improve planning, reporting, or analytical workflows.
- Experience communicating analytical insights and business recommendations to multi-functional teams and senior leaders.
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.
