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Micron Technology, Inc. Process Manager in Manassas, Virginia
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A Process Manager at Micron Technology, Inc. in Manassas, VA (MTV) will be responsible for leading and developing the Thin Films Process Engineering team and promoting safe processes and practices throughout the site. The Team's mission is to strategically identify, characterize and improve the area's overall cost, output and quality performance through data-driven analysis and driving subsequent improvements.
In this position you will lead all staffing, training, and personnel development of the process team. You will be required to provide metrics to gauge the success of the team and develop goals and provide timelines for completion. You will also be expected to work closely with other process areas to resolve yield, defect and quality issues. Additionally, you will be responsible for evaluating data generated by the Process Engineers, RDA, PI, YE and sister Fabs and evaluate the quality of data collected, draw conclusions based on the data and initiate follow-up actions. You will work closely with the area leadership to support site and company initiatives and set the strategic direction for the department.
Responsibilities and Tasks
Lead and optimize thin films deposition processes to meet production goals and quality standards.
Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, yield, and product performance.
Work closely with multi-functional teams, such as R&D, Quality, and Engineering, to support new product development and process transfers.
Monitor process performance and resolve issues to minimize downtime and defects.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Train and mentor team members to build technical expertise and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Maintain accurate documentation of processes, procedures, and performance metrics.
Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in thin films technology.
Operational excellence
Tactical:
Effectively drives the group standards with respect to critical metrics.
Holds group and individuals accountable for the decisions and performance.
Effectively handles daily business to meet production and quality requirements.
Upon completion of a difficult or out of the ordinary task, ensures that proper communication on related lessons learned is complete.
Visible in key problem resolution efforts and provides guidance to resolve issues effectively and timely.
Champions valuable project and quality team efforts in area and outside area.
Provides direction to change, sustain or cancel projects as required to meet area/Fab objectives.
Effectively delegates and prioritizes issues for team.
Strategic:
Maintains an effective and efficient training program.
Allocates the vital resources to ensure shift readiness.
Places personnel within the organization to best fit individual talent and area requirements.
Effectively plans for required capacity and product mix adjustments. Insures workforce is properly assigned and advised to meet required timelines.
Provides direction in the development of systems to lead the quality of response.
Seeks to understand difficult situations before making critical strategic decisions.
Champions the management teams participation in setting area operation metrics.
Uses available resources and systems (like KT) to inform decision-making.
Internal climate
Performance Management:
Ensures that individualized development plans are created for each member of the team.
Meets one-on-one regularly with direct reports to review team member performance, provide feedback and clarify expectations.
Insures effective management of underperformance. Consistent in dealing with these in a timely fashion.
Effectively uses informal feedback to direct employees toward desired performance and expectations.
Team Building:
Helps employees understand how their work relates to both short and long term corporate/fab and area goals (LOS).
Encourages, mentors and empowers team members to propose their ideas and supports implementation. Promotes intelligent risk taking.
Promotes a positive team environment by empowering all team members and encouraging them to be partners in the area business.
Fosters a motivating team environment through challenging opportunities, appropriate feedback, and recognition of accomplishments.
Proactively works towards creating a positive working environment through timely conflict management and resolution.
Maintains relationships with other areas and organizations to enable partnership across group boundaries.
Recognizes and supports the need for x-functional teams to effectively solve problems.
Organizational Development:
Mentors direct reports on how to successfully champion department/corporate/fab initiatives.
Develops clear successors for lead and manager positions.
Provides active leadership to drive group to higher levels of proficiency.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in thin films deposition processes or other relevant areas.
Solid understanding of thin films deposition techniques such as PVD, CVD, ALD, and sputtering.
Consistent track record of process optimization and problem-solving in a high-volume production setting.
Preferred Skills:
Master's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
1 year of experience in a technical leadership role.
Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and Six Sigma methodologies.
Familiarity with cleanroom protocols and semiconductor manufacturing processes.
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. 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.
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