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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.

As the Assembly and Test Automation Director, your primary responsibility is to lead a team of managers and engineers in implementing automation solutions, which drives manufacturing excellence, viz. quality/ yield, factory footprint & equipment utilization, labor productivity and cycle time improvements. Automation encompasses physical infrastructure like material handling, storage & retrieval, manufacturing execution systems, dispatch & scheduling systems and smart manufacturing programs. You will be responsible for handling and improving functional area performance by collaborating with internal and external partners to build and implement strategies aligned to corporate objectives. Your leadership should encourage both individual capability and high-performance team with clearer goals and development plans. You will monitor performance metrics to identify and implement continual improvement opportunities. Other responsibilities include ensuring organizational compliance to company policies and laws, as well as to departmental procedures for the development of sustainably successful solutions.

Responsibilities and Tasks

Planning and Implementation:

Develop an automation roadmap and implement solutions to improve quality, efficiency, productivity, and overall plant performance.Run automation projects from conception to completion, ensuring they meet budget, schedule, and quality requirements.Develop organizational structure and talent to support the infrastructure for sustainable performance.Know-how Expertise:Possess extensive knowledge of the Manufacturing Execution System suited for semiconductor industry esp. Packaging Assembly & Test.Experienced in automated material handling viz. AMHS or AGV/ ARV, automated storage solutions viz. ASRS or stockersExposed to IIOT sensors, systems and frameworkExperienced with dispatch and scheduling systems for high volume manufacturing environment; advantageous if it is for semiconductor industriesPossess a good understanding of industrial automation technologies, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, robotics, and vision systems.Team Leadership and Management:Lead, mentor and strengthen a team of elite automation engineersContinuously build up team’s technical competencies through knowledge sharing and industry benchmarkingManage staff performance, conduct regular performance evaluations, and provide opportunities for professional development.Develop a culture of partnership, communication, and collaboration within the team and with other departments.Run partner relationships, including vendors.Operational Expertise:Excellent project management skills - overall site project achievements, technical challenges, lead-times and risk mitigation plansSetup regular meeting with multi-functional team to ensure successful implementation of automation solutionsFix and diagnose automation system failures, ensuring minimal downtimeDevelop and maintain user documentation.Continuous Improvement:Identify areas for continuous improvement in automation processes and systems.Implement and track key performance indicators (important metrics) to measure the effectiveness of automation initiatives.Drive a culture of innovation and experimentation to find new and better ways to automate processes.Safety and Compliance:Ensure compliance with all relevant safety laws and industry standards.Develop and implement safety procedures for automation systems and processes.Conduct regular safety inspections and audits.Requirements:Engineering graduate preferably in Computer Science, Electrical/ electronics, mechanical field; MBA is preferred.5+ years of experience of leading manufacturing excellence and automation5+ years of experience in groundbreaking projects in complex environmentsPrior experience of setting up a Centre of Excellence for manufacturing automationConsistent track record of inspiring change through influence and leading multi-functional teams through ambiguityStrong influencing and negotiating skills sufficient to shape thinking and decisions while responding to underlying concerns or multiple interestsExcellent analytical ability, organizational, problem solving, and leadership skillsAdditional certifications like Scrum, PMP, and other relevant credentials are a plusExcellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsProficient in Visio, Word, Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with Microsoft Project considered an asset

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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