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Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
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 a Manufacturing Development Engineering (MDE) Shift Engineer, you will play a critical role in enabling 24/7 process development for next-generation DRAM technologies. In this role you will support one specific process area such as Photolithography, Films Deposition, Wet Process, CMP, Wafer Bonding, or Dry Etch. This position operates on a 12-hour rotating shift schedule and serves as the primary engineering decision-maker for development activities occurring during off-hours. You will work closely with Process Development, Process Integration, Equipment Development, Manufacturing, and Shift Operations teams to ensure uninterrupted development execution, increase learning velocity, and support technology roadmap objectives.
Unlike traditional manufacturing shift engineering roles, this MDE Shift Engineer operates in a highly dynamic development environment where process conditions, specifications, and experimental flows frequently evolve. This role requires strong engineering judgment to disposition development wafers, make real-time process decisions, troubleshooting process and equipment issues, and appropriately balance execution needs with development objectives.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary off-shift engineering decision-maker for development activities, using sound engineering judgment to disposition wafers, release or hold tools, define actions on development targets, respond to process deviations, handle execution risks, and maintain development momentum.
- Partner closely with your area's Process Development, Process Integration, Equipment Development, Manufacturing, and Shift Operations teams to troubleshoot process and equipment issues, resolve output constraints, support experimental processing, and remove barriers to development execution.
- Apply SPC, E3, and other fault detection (FD) systems, and data analysis to investigate excursions, identify root causes, improve process performance, drive defect reduction and yield improvement, and support qualification and optimization activities.
- Maintain accurate documentation, reaction plans, recipes, and process procedures while ensuring effective cross-shift communication, change control, and timely escalation of issues that could impact safety, cycle time, yield, or operational performance.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by leading or participating in development projects, PMI data collection, audits, benchmarking activities, and implementation of best-known methods that improve development efficiency, execution quality, and organizational capability.
- Leverage the Model Based Problem Solving methodology, data analytics, and AI-enabled tools to enhance decision quality and operational productivity.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related engineering field. OR Bachelors of Science with proven experience in Semiconductor Manufacturing or Process Development.
- Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Solid understanding of semiconductor manufacturing, process control methodologies, and engineering problem-solving techniques.
- Understanding of SPC, DOE, E3 FD, and data-driven decision-making methodologies.
- Solid understanding of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in area-specific process development with understanding of fundamental sciences (chemistry, physics, mechanical engineering, etc.) associated with that area
- Experience in Manufacturing Development Engineering, and/or High-Volume Manufacturing.
- Knowledge of semiconductor process integration, process control systems, and advanced manufacturing practices.
- Knowledge of SPC, DOE, and advanced process control methods
- Experience dispositioning lots, supporting development experiments, and making engineering decisions in a process development environment.
- Experience with equipment troubleshooting, database tools, analytics, and AI-enabled engineering solutions.
- Excellent communication, organization, prioritization, and time-management skills with the ability to work independently in a constantly evolving environment.
- Experience working with LLMs to improve workflow efficiency, data analysis, or engineering decision making
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.
To learn about your right to work click here.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
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 a Manufacturing Development Engineering (MDE) Shift Engineer, you will play a critical role in enabling 24/7 process development for next-generation DRAM technologies. In this role you will support one specific process area such as Photolithography, Films Deposition, Wet Process, CMP, Wafer Bonding, or Dry Etch. This position operates on a 12-hour rotating shift schedule and serves as the primary engineering decision-maker for development activities occurring during off-hours. You will work closely with Process Development, Process Integration, Equipment Development, Manufacturing, and Shift Operations teams to ensure uninterrupted development execution, increase learning velocity, and support technology roadmap objectives.
Unlike traditional manufacturing shift engineering roles, this MDE Shift Engineer operates in a highly dynamic development environment where process conditions, specifications, and experimental flows frequently evolve. This role requires strong engineering judgment to disposition development wafers, make real-time process decisions, troubleshooting process and equipment issues, and appropriately balance execution needs with development objectives.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary off-shift engineering decision-maker for development activities, using sound engineering judgment to disposition wafers, release or hold tools, define actions on development targets, respond to process deviations, handle execution risks, and maintain development momentum.
- Partner closely with your area's Process Development, Process Integration, Equipment Development, Manufacturing, and Shift Operations teams to troubleshoot process and equipment issues, resolve output constraints, support experimental processing, and remove barriers to development execution.
- Apply SPC, E3, and other fault detection (FD) systems, and data analysis to investigate excursions, identify root causes, improve process performance, drive defect reduction and yield improvement, and support qualification and optimization activities.
- Maintain accurate documentation, reaction plans, recipes, and process procedures while ensuring effective cross-shift communication, change control, and timely escalation of issues that could impact safety, cycle time, yield, or operational performance.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by leading or participating in development projects, PMI data collection, audits, benchmarking activities, and implementation of best-known methods that improve development efficiency, execution quality, and organizational capability.
- Leverage the Model Based Problem Solving methodology, data analytics, and AI-enabled tools to enhance decision quality and operational productivity.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related engineering field. OR Bachelors of Science with proven experience in Semiconductor Manufacturing or Process Development.
- Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Solid understanding of semiconductor manufacturing, process control methodologies, and engineering problem-solving techniques.
- Understanding of SPC, DOE, E3 FD, and data-driven decision-making methodologies.
- Solid understanding of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in area-specific process development with understanding of fundamental sciences (chemistry, physics, mechanical engineering, etc.) associated with that area
- Experience in Manufacturing Development Engineering, and/or High-Volume Manufacturing.
- Knowledge of semiconductor process integration, process control systems, and advanced manufacturing practices.
- Knowledge of SPC, DOE, and advanced process control methods
- Experience dispositioning lots, supporting development experiments, and making engineering decisions in a process development environment.
- Experience with equipment troubleshooting, database tools, analytics, and AI-enabled engineering solutions.
- Excellent communication, organization, prioritization, and time-management skills with the ability to work independently in a constantly evolving environment.
- Experience working with LLMs to improve workflow efficiency, data analysis, or engineering decision making
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.
To learn about your right to work click here.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
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Who's Hiring
- Lockheed Martin56
- Tesla55
- L3Harris28
- Amazon17
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- Electronics & Hardware20
- Manufacturing15
- Consulting & Professional Services6
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals5
- Medical Devices4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in manufacturing engineering manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering
- Experience managing a team of engineers in a production environment
- Proficiency with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
- Hands-on experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD
- Familiarity with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle for production planning
- Preferred certification as a Professional Engineer or Six Sigma Black Belt
Tips for Your Manufacturing Engineering Manager Job Search
Quantify your cost and yield wins
Hiring managers for manufacturing engineering manager roles expect numbers, not descriptions. Pull scrap reduction percentages, cycle time improvements, and capital cost savings from past projects and lead with those figures in your resume summary and bullet points.
Tailor your resume to the product type
A resume built around high-volume injection molding won't land the same way at a low-volume aerospace shop. Mirror the specific processes and materials in each job posting, whether that's CNC machining, stamping, or PCB assembly, so your experience reads as a direct match.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists manufacturing engineering manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by plant maturity stage
Some plants are scaling up new product lines and need someone who can build processes from scratch. Others need a manager to stabilize and optimize existing production. Read job descriptions carefully for language like 'launch,' 'sustain,' or 'continuous improvement' to match your strengths to the actual need.
Prepare a technical case study for interviews
Panel interviews for this role often include a manufacturing scenario or process failure to diagnose. Walk in ready to whiteboard a root-cause analysis, describe how you'd run a corrective action process, and explain how you've prioritized engineering resources across competing production demands.
Negotiate relocation terms before accepting
Most manufacturing engineering manager roles are site-specific, so relocation comes up often. Know your acceptable geography, ask about relocation packages early in final-round conversations, and get any relocation assistance offer in writing before you sign an offer letter.
Manufacturing Engineering Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most manufacturing engineering managers?
The companies hiring the most manufacturing engineering managers right now include Lockheed Martin, Tesla, and L3Harris, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at companies running high-volume production lines or launching new product programs.
How many manufacturing engineering manager jobs are remote?
About 20% of manufacturing engineering manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, plant-floor nature of most roles. Sub-areas most likely to allow remote or hybrid arrangements include design engineering management, supplier quality oversight, and roles focused on documentation and process standardization rather than direct production floor supervision.
How do you become a manufacturing engineering manager?
Most manufacturing engineering managers start as individual contributor engineers, then move into a lead or senior engineer role where they begin supervising small project teams. From there, demonstrating ownership of a product launch, a plant-wide continuous improvement initiative, or a capital equipment project is typically what earns a first management title. A degree in an engineering discipline and a working knowledge of lean or Six Sigma methods are standard prerequisites across most industries.
Can you get hired as a manufacturing engineering manager with limited management experience?
Yes, candidates with strong individual contributor records who have led cross-functional projects, mentored junior engineers, or managed outside contractors can be competitive for a first management role. Emphasize any experience coordinating with operations, quality, and supply chain teams, since manufacturing engineering managers work across all three. Some companies, particularly smaller manufacturers or startups scaling production, will hire a strong senior engineer into a player-coach manager role.
What does the manufacturing engineering manager interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter or HR screening call, followed by a technical interview with a senior engineering leader covering your process experience and problem-solving approach. A panel interview with operations, quality, and sometimes supply chain stakeholders is common in later rounds. Many companies include a plant tour or a practical scenario exercise asking you to diagnose a process bottleneck or propose a corrective action plan before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to manufacturing engineering manager jobs?
You can find and apply to manufacturing engineering manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to each listing. New postings are added regularly, so checking back often gives you the best shot at roles that fit before they close.
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