mid operations Manufacturing Engineer ic · Posted May 14, 2026

About this role

Micron is hiring a mid-level Manufacturing Engineer in the operations function based in Hiroshima, Japan.

Role
Manufacturing Engineer
Function
operations
Level
mid
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Hiroshima, Japan
Posted
May 14, 2026
AI Summary
Mid-level Manufacturing Engineer managing wafer inventory, lot starts, and test wafer processes. Drives improvement initiatives across automated transport, recycling programs, and overseas site coordination. Requires strong cross-functional communication, complex problem-solving, and English proficiency.

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業務内容
・Lot startおよびwafer inventory管理に対し問題点を見つけ改善活動を実行する。 

・Test Waferについて管理手法の改善と、関連部門とCommunicationし新しいQualification用Lotの開発を行う。

・TW cost reductionを目的とし、Recycle/Reclaim waferの所要や使用量をモニターして関連部門へ問題提起や改善立案を行う。 

・Site内の自動搬送効率の改善のため、FOUP管理方法の問題点を分析し、改善策を立案実行する。

・Siteの生産計画を基に海外サイトとののWafer輸送計画を実現する。また、自動化を進め業務効率の改善とCapacityの改善を行う。

・海外サイトとのCommunicationを活性化させ、Best Know Methodを作り上げ自サイトあるいは他サイトへ展開する。 

要件(全て満たしている必要は無い) 

・各部門とのコミュニケーション能力がある。 

・海外サイトとのコミュニケーション能力/折衝能力がある。 

・様々な 複雑な業務に関して、独自の考えに基づき、遂行出来る。 

・課題を整理し、解決できる能力を有する。 

・英語でのコミュニケーションスキル。



Job Responsibilities
  • Identify issues and drive improvement activities related to lot start and wafer inventory management.
  • Improve management methods for test wafers and collaborate with related departments to develop new lots for daily qualification.
  • Monitor the demand and usage of recycled/reclaimed wafers to reduce TW cost, and call out issues or propose improvements to related departments.
  • Analyze issues in FOUP management methods and plan/implement improvements to enhance automated transport efficiency within the site.
  • Based on the site’s production plan, execute wafer shipment planning to overseas sites, and promote automation to improve operational efficiency and capacity.
  • Strengthen communication with overseas sites and establish Best Known Methods (BKM) to deploy them within the site or across other sites.
Requirements
  • Strong communication skills to work effectively with various departments.
  • Communication and negotiation skills with overseas sites.
  • Ability to independently manage and execute complex tasks based on one’s own judgment.
  • Capability to organize issues and develop/implement solutions.
  • English communication skills.

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

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