**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. Welcome! We at Micron are seeking a Principal Engineer - Technology Development Equipment (Opex) to join our team in Boise, ID, UAS. As a Technology Development (TD) Operational Expense (Opex) Principal Engineer, you are responsible for developing ideas and executing projects related to Opex for TD Equipment, Spares, and Materials. You will be in an Individual Contributor (IC) role with no direct reports; however, as a strong technical expert, you will play a key role in understanding costs incurred during operations of first of a kind (FOAK) equipment used in TD, Pareto out those costs, work with engineering and procurement teams to come up with innovative ideas on reducing those costs, and executing projects that come out of those ideas to completion and meeting TD’s business requirements. **Responsibilities** + Develop area and workstation spending Pareto to help identify key opportunities + Participate and lead discussions with workstation owners and initiate new and innovative cost savings projects, troubleshoot existing solutions, prioritize and deploy new solutions + Work with the procurement team to identify, develop and define ideas and med-long term strategy + Ensure accuracy of projected savings from each project + Understand semiconductor manufacturing and how potential cost reduction projects could impact overall yield, output and quality + Assess cost reduction efforts and applicability to TD FOAK workstations; must be proactive in assessing projects; stay current with area-specific business practices at each site. + Promote a cost-conscious culture + Effectively plan for any shift in spend when required capacity and product mix adjustments occur and communicate with finance and area IE teams for budgeting purposes **Reporting and Communication** + Understand budget by areas within TD and help guide finance and IE teams + Update weekly reporting with respect to area projects, new developments, etc. + Communicate regularly with all goal stakeholders on the status of Opex metrics + Ensure to keep track of new projects created at other sites that could be potential projects for TD + Work with site finance and IE teams for the month end cost measurement review meeting + Drive and motivate the areas towards the goals and targets that are set in order to move the TD site towards financial success. **Successful candidates will have the following qualifications:** + Demonstrated ability in data analysis, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making + Self-motivated, dependable, organized and able to work with minimal supervision + Proven ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks concurrently and see them to conclusion on a given timeline + Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven ability to present technical data to small and large groups + Proven ability to solicit feedback, accept input, and analyze success and failure + Proven ability to develop high level of credibility and forge solid professional relationships with all levels within the organization + Excellent ability to work with multiple stakeholders to achieve program objectives + Ability to quickly adapt to changing requirements and timelines + Ability to flex working/communication style, and adapt by leader/team, to enhance collaboration As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits . Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. 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