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This role is pivotal in driving KPI improvements, ensuring operational excellence, and establishing scalable best practices across Micron's worldwide fab network.\nThis position bridges site-level execution at Hiroshima plant with global AMHS strategy - accelerating issue resolution, reducing systemic risk, and elevating automation maturity across all high-volume manufacturing (HVM) sites - without increasing headcount at individual sites.\nHiroshima Plant Operations & KPI Ownership\nAct as the global technical lead for AMHS operational governance across all Micron manufacturing sites\nDrive alignment and standardization of wafer transport, storage systems, and carrier purge solutions spanning the network\nPartner with site AMHS teams globally for real-time issue resolution and partner concern management\nDevelop and deploy global operational response strategies and standardized critical metric frameworks\nServe as the primary AMHS technical lead stationed at Fab15, owning day-to-day system performance and availability\nDefine, monitor, and drive improvement of AMHS critical metrics, including:\nOverall Equipment Efficiency (OEE)\nSystem uptime and reliability\nCarrier purge efficiency (N2/XCDA consumption)\nWafer logistics throughput and cycle time\nSorter throughput and scheduling efficiency\nBWS and NTB availability and utilization rates\nVehicle/OHT idle time - monitor and minimize idle dwell time of overhead transport vehicles to improve fleet utilization and responsiveness\nTo-Tool Delivery Time (TTDT) - track and reduce carrier delivery latency from stocker/buffer to process tool, directly impacting fab cycle time\nStorage Utilization & Optimization - analyze stocker, BWS, and NTB occupancy rates to eliminate bottlenecks and ensure optimal lot placement strategies\nCross-Fab/Floor Material Flow Optimization - handle inter-bay, inter-floor, and cross-fab transport efficiency to reduce unnecessary moves, congestion, and transport conflicts\nLead data-driven root cause analysis for recurring or high-impact AMHS events\nDevelop and maintain site-level recovery playbooks and Best Known Methods (BKMs)\nEquipment KPI and Wafer Logistics Flow Optimization\nReview and support equipment capacity modeling\nAnalyze Fab offload, Probe wafer shipment, and wafer logistics performance data to identify improvement opportunities\nLead Sorter, Bare Wafer Stocker (BWS) with equivalent experience, Near Tool Buffer (NTB) operational health, workload scheduling, and contamination control compliance\nOptimize purge cycle efficiency, N2/XCDA usage, and system reliability\nDrive system-level optimization across wafer logistics including FOSB, HWS, BHWS, Hybox Packer/Unpacker automation solutions\nOptimize NTB utilization to minimize tool starvation and reduce inter-bay transport demand\nSupport system build reviews, upgrades, and modification projects\nSophisticated & Emerging Automation\nLead evaluation and deployment of next-generation automation technologies relevant to AMHS and wafer logistics-Auto Packer/Unpacker process.\nEnsure smooth transition of new technologies into stable production operations at Fab15 and across global sites\nGlobal Collaboration & Influence\nCollaborate across Engineering, Operations, Construction, IT, EHS, Procurement, and Supplier teams across regions\nInfluence site and network leadership decisions through clear, data-backed technical recommendations\nMentor and develop AMHS engineers globally, raising technical depth and operational maturity across the network\nSupplier & Program Leadership\nOwn technical engagement with global AMHS and automation suppliers, including build support, operations oversight, and roadmap alignment\nSupport capital planning, technical scope definition, and major automation programs\nEnsure supplier solutions meet Micron's requirements for operability, maintainability, and long-term sustainability\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree or higher in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field)\n5-10 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, AMHS, or factory automation\nProven experience leading large-scale, complex automation systems in high-volume manufacturing environments\nStrong systems thinking with demonstrated ability to influence across organizations, geographies, and disciplines\nSolid understanding of AMHS KPI frameworks and data-driven continuous improvement methodologies\nScripting & Automation Literacy: Proficiency in scripting or programming languages to automate routine reporting, data extraction, KPI dashboards, and operational workflows - reducing manual effort and accelerating insights\nStrong Communication Skills: Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences across all levels of the organization - including engineers, operations leaders, and executive stakeholders\nCross-cultural Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively across diverse, multicultural, and geographically distributed teams\nAnalytical & Problem-Solving Mindset: Structured, data-driven approach to identifying root causes and driving sustainable corrective actions\nInfluence Without Authority: Ability to align and drive decisions across organizations, geographies, and disciplines without direct reporting authority\nSelf-directed & Adaptable: Capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment with minimal supervision\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with global or multi-site engineering governance\nDeep knowledge of AMHS systems, AMHS scheduling logic, and semiconductor contamination control\nFamiliarity with Sorter, BWS, NTB, N2 purge solutions and wafer logistics automation\nPrior experience stationed at a high-volume Fab with cross-functional leadership exposure\nJapanese language proficiency (spoken and/or written) is highly preferred, given close collaboration with Japanese equipment suppliers and fab counterparts in the region (e.g., Shin-Etsu, Murata Machinery/Muratec, Daifuku, etc.)\nAbout Micron Technology, Inc.\nWe 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.\nTo learn more, please visit micron.com/careers\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.\nTo request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact \nMicron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.\nMicron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.\nAI alert : Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. 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Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.\nFraud 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.","description_format":"text","description_chars":8531,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":5,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"Japanese","level":"Advanced (C1)","optional":true}]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Enterprise Storage Systems","Semiconductor Manufacturing","Memory & Storage Chips"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-08-30T05:23:38Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":21,"band":"cold","label":"Long shot","p_open":1,"p_active":0.747,"p_room":0.28,"age_days":148,"expected_fill_days":51,"reasons":["conf:5","urgency","velocity","win:tail","crowd:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-11-12T10:38:37Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/micron-technology-staffsenior-engineer-frontend-global-amhs","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/micron-technology-staffsenior-engineer-frontend-global-amhs.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-11-13T18:35:29Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":37197,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-14T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":37},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=37"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fmicron-technology-staffsenior-engineer-frontend-global-amhs"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"free","price":{"credits":0,"usd":0},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fmicron-technology-staffsenior-engineer-frontend-global-amhs"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fmicron-technology-staffsenior-engineer-frontend-global-amhs"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/micron-technology-staffsenior-engineer-frontend-global-amhs\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fmicron-technology-staffsenior-engineer-frontend-global-amhs"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":174092}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"micron.com","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":174092},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. 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