HVM Cost program Engineer (半導体製造コスト分析エンジニア）

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(English follows after Japanese)
 

スペアパーツおよびマテリアルのAlternate検討、CCRR最適化に加え、AIやデータ分析ツールを活用したコスト分析の高度化・効率化、および業務プロセスの自動化を通じ、コスト削減および競争力強化を推進するチームの一員として業務を担当します。
本ポジションは、Micronの戦略的なJapan Business Ecosystemの目的・目標達成に向け、各拠点のHigh Volume Manufacturing Engineering / Process Equipment Engineering, Cost Programチーム、調達、品質、Operations Central Team、ならびに国内外のビジネスパートナーと密接に連携しながら業務を遂行します。

役割と職責：

• 広島サイト戦略プログラムにおける Cost / Scale / Quality / Cycle Time（Speed） の達成に向け、HVM Costエンジニアとしてスペアパーツおよびマテリアルのコスト削減活動を推進
• 各Manufacturingエリア、調達、Operations Central Teamと連携し、購入・修理・内製・Alternate適用をコスト／データ／AI分析の観点から評価し、最適な改善施策を立案・実行
• CCRRおよびスペアパーツ領域において、Areaチームへ技術面・コスト面の両面から支援を実施
• AIを活用したコスト構造分析により、修理・再生ソリューションの最適化を推進
• 新技術およびAlternateソリューションの導入判断プロセスの高度化を推進
• Global Bench Teamおよび国内外サプライヤーと連携し、内製修理および国内修理の拡大を推進
• F15 Benchにおける内製修理率の向上と、分析・レポーティング業務のAutomation化を通じたプロセス最適化を推進
• 持続的なコスト削減および競争力強化への貢献

募集要件（下記のすべての条件を満たす必要はありません。）

• 最低3年以上の製造、修理、プロセス、またはエンジニアリング関連の実務経験
• 工学系学士／修士取得者（機械、電気、材料、化学、工業工学 等）
• スペアパーツ、Material、設備、Process、または製造現場に関する基礎的な知識・経験（歓迎）
• コストおよびデータに基づいた課題分析・改善提案への意欲
• AI、データ分析ツール、Excel等を活用したコスト分析・可視化、または業務効率化・Automationへの関心（歓迎）
• 学習、成長、自己開発に対する熱意
• 英語コミュニケーションスキル（流暢でなくても可、英語を学ぶ意欲があること）
• 問題解決能力、論理的思考力、分析能力
• 目標達成へのコミットメントと粘り強さ
• 最終目標達成のために多様な関係者と協力できる優れたコミュニケーション能力
• 時間管理能力およびマルチタスク能力

This role is part of a team that drives cost reduction and competitiveness by evaluating alternate options for spare parts and materials, optimizing CCRR, and enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of cost analysis through AI and data analytics tools, as well as automating business processes. The position requires close collaboration with High Volume Manufacturing Engineering / Process Equipment Engineering teams across sites, Cost Program teams, Procurement, Quality, the Operations Central Team, and business partners both in Japan and globally, to achieve Micron’s strategic Japan Business Ecosystem objectives and goals.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Drive cost reduction initiatives for spare parts and materials as an HVM Cost Engineer to achieve the Hiroshima site strategic program targets for Cost / Scale / Quality / Cycle Time (Speed).
• Partner with Manufacturing areas, Procurement, and the Operations Central Team to evaluate buy vs. repair vs. in-house vs. alternate implementation through cost, data, and AI-driven analysis, and to define and execute optimal improvement actions.
• Provide both technical and cost-focused support to Area teams across CCRR and spare parts domains.
• Promote optimization of repair and refurbishment solutions through AI-enabled cost structure analysis.
• Enhance the decision-making process for introducing new technologies and alternate solutions.
• Collaborate with the Global Bench Team and domestic/international suppliers to expand in-house repair and domestic repair capabilities.
• Improve the in-house repair rate at the F15 Bench and drive process optimization through automation of analytics and reporting.
• Contribute to sustainable cost reduction and long-term competitiveness.

Requirements: (Not all of the following conditions need to be met.)

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing, repair, process, or engineering-related roles.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, or related fields).
• Basic knowledge or experience in spare parts, materials, equipment, processes, or manufacturing environments (preferred).
• Strong interest in cost- and data-driven problem analysis and continuous improvement.
• Interest in cost analysis and visualization using AI, data analytics tools, and Excel, or in process efficiency improvement and automation (preferred).
• Strong motivation for learning, growth, and self-development.
• English communication skills (fluency not required; willingness to learn and use English is essential).
• Strong problem-solving, logical thinking, and analytical skills.
• High level of commitment and perseverance toward achieving goals.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders to achieve common objectives.
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities.

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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