US Expansion Planning Engineer

Job Overview

Micron Technology is looking for a capacity and capital optimization specialist to lead equipment base capacity optimization and site-level improvement studies at Micron Idaho Semiconductor Manufacturing (Triton) LLC.

• Optimize capacity of equipment base and lead site- and tool-level optimization studies for efficiency improvement.
• Collaborate with partners to understand future tool and process roadmaps and calculate network capacity impacts of process changes.
• Complete financial analyses before new capital equipment is purchased, including metrics optimization, process flexibility, capacity sharing and equipment repurpose.
• Handle site tool utilization and capacity planning models to optimize the site’s deployed capital.
• Design, track, and communicate capital change proposals to manufacturing senior leaders through reporting tools (e.g. Tableau) and formal presentation.
• Build and implement tools to audit manufacturing capital efficiency and identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Lead and communicate improvement opportunities and implementation plans to all relevant levels and functions in manufacturing.
• Apply new (Python, SQL, R) and traditional (Excel, VBA) methods to improve and automate tasks in the planning system/models.
• Statistical analysis and methods to identify and optimize key performance indicators.

Employer will accept a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Finance, Economics, or a related field and at least 2 years of experience in the job offered or in a related occupation. Alternatively, a Master’s Degree in one of the same fields will also be accepted.

Micron offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental and vision plans across all locations, income protection, paid family leave, paid time‑off, and paid holidays. For further information, visit the Benefits Guide on

Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.