principal software engineering Principal Engineer tech_leadership 3+ yrs Bachelor's · Posted May 29, 2026

About this role

Micron is hiring a principal-level Principal Engineer in the software engineering function based in Taoyuan, Taiwan. The posting calls out experience with Python, SQL, Tableau, Data Visualization and roughly 3+ years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Role
Principal Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
principal
Track
Tech leadership
Employment
Full-time
Location
Taoyuan, Taiwan
Experience
3+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Posted
May 29, 2026
AI Summary
Principal Engineer leading global standardization of semiconductor fab manufacturing operations, metrics, and best practices across sites. Drives efficiency improvements through Lean Manufacturing and Theory of Constraints, manages automation deployments, and governs scheduling systems. Requires 3+ years manufacturing/industrial engineering experience, deep knowledge of 300mm semiconductor processes, MES systems, and data analytics.

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Job description

from Micron careers

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

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.

Responsibilities and Tasks

  • Global Standardization and BKM (Best Known Methods) Governance: Lead the development, standardization, benchmarking, and continuous improvement of FE ME operation/equipment metrics, capacity readiness processes, business processes, and BKMs across all sites.
  • Govern Fab Manufacturing Engineering operational ground rules and ensure consistent alignment of methodologies, metrics, and best practices globally.
  • Act as a global/area technical SME to optimize area operations, systems integration, and digital ecosystem adoption, driving global standardization and systemization of BKMs into long‑term ME blueprints.
  • Facilitate WW ME forums, area network meetings, and sustain/audit existing global BKMs and business processes.
  • Analyze line performance, equipment utilization, OEE, workstation/block WPD, and capacity readiness using Theory of Constraints and Lean Manufacturing.
  • Proactively drive area efficiency improvement by deep‑diving into root causes of equipment availability losses, operating losses, and baseline capability gaps—partnering with Site Manufacturing, Process, Equipment, and SIC teams.
  • Forecast potential roadblocks in constraint workstation management and work with Site Manufacturing Managers to create mitigation plans.
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