Director, PDE Advance Packaging

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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.

We are looking for a Director to join our Package Development & Engineering team (PDE)

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to collaborating with internal and external partners to building and implement strategies aligned to organizational and business objectives by delivering high performing and cost-effective advanced packaging solutions on time with highest quality and predictable reliability performance. Other responsibilities include ensuring organizational compliance to company policies departmental procedures providing organizational leadership for building and implementing department strategies processes and policy through active participation in functional teams and projects.

As the Director PDE Advance Packaging NPI you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Advanced Technology PEE & PIE team within PDE. This Director-level role is responsible for overseeing the New Product Introduction (NPI) execution for advanced packaging technologies driving cross-functional alignment across Process Engineering Process Integration MRDA PCS and Quality teams to ensure successful on-time product qualification and transition to High Volume Manufacturing (HVM).

You will lead a team of engineers and managers set the strategic & tactical direction for NPI activities and engage with senior stakeholders across PDE APTD Global Quality and Manufacturing to deliver Microns technology roadmap commitments.

Primary Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & NPI Execution

• Set strategic direction and lead the PDE NPI team through all phases of New Product Introduction ensuring systematic repeatable and on-schedule qualification into HVM.

• Own the accountability for NPI execution plans deliverables and milestone achievement across all assigned products and technology nodes.

• Define and drive organizational Defense Line readiness for NPI deployment ensuring all quality control plans OCAP/SPC charts and FMEA frameworks are in place prior to product release.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with APTD PDE PSE Global Quality (GQ) TSE Site Manufacturing and Central Planning to align NPI strategy identify risks early and drive resolution.

• Serve as the key liaison between PDE and Global AT site teams ensuring alignment on process transfers tool readiness (TIQ) and qualification schedules.

• Lead cross-functional reviews Phase Gate Review (PGR) meetings and executive-level program updates with clarity and data-driven recommendations.

• Engage with external partners and business units as required to support customer sample delivery and qualification requirements.

Technical & Process Oversight

• Oversee execution of NPI lots data collection process characterization and yield ramp activities

• Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action / preventive action (CAPA) for NPI-related excursions and quality issues.

• Ensure MRDA (Metro Real-time Defect Analysis) readiness ADC setup/validation sampling strategy and inspection methodologies are established ahead of each phase gate.

• Oversee POS (Process Objective Specification) VMP (Variability Monitoring Program) and DMP (Defectivity Monitor Program) deployment and execution.

People Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead develop and coach a team of engineers and managers across multiple disciplines within the PDE Advance Technology NPI organization.

• Set clear goals manage performance and foster a high-performance inclusive culture aligned with Microns core values.

• Drive succession planning talent pipeline development and capability-building programs for the team.

• Manage organizational structure staffing levels and resource allocation to meet business demands.

• Conduct regular 1-on-1s team meetings and performance reviews to ensure accountability and continuous development.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Establish and monitor NPI KPIs including MLY (Mechanical Line Yield) Process Cpk Lot Disposition TAT Phase Gate exit rates and Defect Pareto closure.

• Drive Continuous Improvement Programs (CIPs) to achieve yield targets reduce scrap and improve process capability across NPI runs.

• Champion best-known method (BKM) documentation and cross-site knowledge sharing.

• Ensure safety regulatory and ethical compliance across all team activities in accordance with Micron policies.

AI & Digital Transformation

• Integrate AI-assisted tools and data analytics into NPI workflows to improve decision-making speed yield prediction and operational efficiency.

• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and scaling AI-enabled enhancements within the PDE Advance Packaging NPI scope.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelors Degree or higher in Engineering Materials Science Chemical Engineering or a related technical field.

• 10 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing with a strong background in process engineering NPI or technology development.

• 5 years in a people leadership role (Manager or Director) with demonstrated success managing multi-functional engineering teams.

• Deep understanding of backend/assembly semiconductor processes and NPI phase gate frameworks.

• Proven track record of delivering NPI milestones on time in a fast-paced 24/7 manufacturing environment.

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g. JMP Python or equivalent).

Preferred

• Experience with advanced packaging technologies (e.g. HBM 3D stacking wafer-on-wafer).

• Experience working across global cross-functional teams spanning multiple geographies.

• Ability to influence and present to senior executives and cross-functional leaders.

Micron Core Values

Successful candidates are expected to embody Microns core values:

• People Respect develop and empower others

• Innovation Drive continuous improvement and breakthrough thinking

• Tenacity Demonstrate accountability and perseverance

• Collaboration Build trust and work as one team

• Customer Focus Deliver excellence and value

Inclusion & Accessibility

Micron is committed to fair inclusive and merit-based hiring. Reasonable accommodation is available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role. We recruit hire train promote discipline and provide other conditions of employment without regard to race color religion sex age national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy veterans status or other classifications protected under law.

About Micron Technology Inc.

We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich lifefor 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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