Automation Manager

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

Join an inclusive team passionate about one thing: using their expertise in the relentless pursuit of innovation for customers and partners. The solutions we build help make everything from virtual reality experiences to breakthroughs in neural networks possible. We do it all while committing to integrity, sustainability, and giving back to our communities. Because doing so can fuel the very innovation we are pursuing.

JR68356 Automation ManagerResponsibilities

• Evaluate improvement opportunities and proposed solutions for automation projects
• Collaborate with Central Automation team to drive the development of automation strategy, in-line with overall Micron Backend Business objectives.
• Evaluate improvement ideas based on return on investment, quality and safety/ergonomics improvement.
• Partner with internal team members and automation vendors to design solutions to meet improvement objectives.
• Propose improvement ideas to management for approval.
• Plan overall project within expected scope, budget and timeline.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of automation engineers
• Recruit the best talent to form the ideal team structure.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams to ensure efficient utilization of technology and team resources.
• Motivate team to perform to the highest potential.
• Continuously build up team’s technical competencies through training and industry benchmarking.
• Setup and lead regular meeting with cross functional team to ensure successful implementation of automation solutions.
• Effectively manage automation engineering resources to deliver complex multiple projects on time and to budget.
• Collaborate with counterparts at other sites to ensure consistency of automation projects.
• Closely work with and monitor supplier’s timeline and resources.
• Identify and track overall site project breakthroughs, technical challenges, lead-times and risk mitigation plans.
• Managing site wide program on automation
• Report to management on labor productivity improvement projects through automation in whole site, ensuring compliance to agreed upon business processes.
• Support all automation projects in the site to get necessary resources, i.e. funding and resources by collaborating with internal and external partners, notably IE, IT, BEAUTO, KEG and ES.
• Collaborate with grant team in various government grant execution, communication, audit and administration.
• Oversee the daily operations of the Assembly/Test automation shift, ensuring all equipment and tools are functioning correctly and efficiently.
• Manage a team of Automation Engineers, technicians, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure high performance and adherence to safety protocols.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure seamless integration of automation processes and resolve any issues that may arise.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the automation shift operations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations and company policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s /Master’s in engineering or Science fields
• At least 5 years of work experience in physical automation/ data engineering and related engineering field
• Proven ability in managing direct reports (leadership role) with experience in building new teams desired
• Practical experience working with AMHS (Automated Material Handling Systems), equipment automation
• Practical knowledge of MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) and Dispatch/Scheduling tool in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Contractual and commercial awareness
• Proven ability in project and/or program management
• Excellent analytical, fact-based decision-making skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration with other groups, internally and externally
• Proven ability to plan and prioritize goals and objectives

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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