Senior
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.
The Spare Engineering Manager will provide strategic and tactical leadership for Micron's Spare Engineering programs, driving sustainable cost leadership through Value Engineering (VE), Repair Capability Development, Supplier Ecosystem Expansion, and Asia Bench collaboration.
This role will lead the development and deployment of innovative repair technologies, alternate materials, and cost reduction solutions while strengthening collaboration across F15, OMT, Central Bench, Procurement, Equipment Engineering, and Global Spares Engineering teams.
The manager will be responsible for converting high-level cost and business objectives into executable engineering roadmaps that deliver long-term savings, improve repair capability, and reduce external dependency across the Asia Bench Ecosystem
Define and execute Spare Engineering strategy supporting Micron cost objectives
Drive Value Engineering (VE) initiatives across repair, material, and sourcing programs
Build long-term savings pipeline through innovation and technology development
Support CCRR, lifetime extension, alternate source, and consumption reduction programs
Lead development of new repair technologies and specialized capabilities
Drive qualification and deployment of innovations across Asia Bench sites
Partner with Global Bench teams to maximize technology sharing and reuse
Accelerate capability transfer between F15, OMT, F10, and Central Bench
Support the One Asia Bench Ecosystem strategy
Coordinate engineering collaboration between Japan and Taiwan Bench teams
Standardize engineering best practices and BKM deployment
Drive cross-site capacity and capability optimization
Expand technical partnerships with local and global suppliers
Drive supplier scouting, business matching, and capability development
Collaborate with government agencies, universities, and industry partners
Identify emerging technologies and new business opportunities
VE Savings
CCRR Internal Ratio
New Technology Deployment
Repair Capability Expansion
Supplier Engagement Pipeline
Project Execution Performance
Promote AI and digital solutions for cost analysis and opportunity identification
Improve engineering productivity through automation tools
Build data visibility and reporting capabilities
Strengthen decision-making through analytics and predictive models
Preferred requirement: Using AI experience
Lead and develop a high-performing Spare Engineering team
Build technical expertise in repair engineering, materials, and cost optimization
Develop future technical leaders and subject matter experts
Foster a culture of innovation, ownership, and collaboration
Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering or a related field
Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, equipment engineering, or spare parts management
Proven experience in team leadership and people management
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience working across multiple functions and global teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive execution
Business-level English proficiency
Experience in Spare Engineering, CCRR, repair technologies, or Value Engineering (VE)
Experience with cost reduction, supplier development, or alternate source programs
Experience in cross-site collaboration and technology deployment
Knowledge of semiconductor equipment and repair processes
Familiarity with data analytics, automation, or AI tools (Python, SQL, Power BI, Tableau)
Experience driving continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives
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.
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