Engineer Lab Lead - Analytical Chemistry Lab

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Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Lead to supervise the Analytical Chemistry Lab within Boise Corporate Labs at our Technology Development and manufacturing site. The lab uses advanced instrumentation and analytical techniques to deliver chemistry and materials analysis for engineering, manufacturing, and Facilities customers. In this role, you will lead the team and set technical direction so the lab runs safely, accurately, on time, and within budget. You will also advance next-generation metrology, automation, data, and AI-enabled solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the lab team. Set clear objectives, manage performance, plan for succession, and build an inclusive, engaged culture.
• Promote a safety-first culture aligned with the Chemical Hygiene Plan, cleanroom, security, and quality requirements.
• Staff and run the lab so it delivers accurate, timely results, covering instrument maintenance, method development, data review, and LIMS records.
• Own metrology strategy, acquisition, and lifecycle planning for analytical technologies that support current and next-generation materials and devices.
• Drive operational excellence through automation, workflow optimization, cycle-time improvement, and budget management.
• Lead the integration of AI and agentic workflows to improve productivity, data analysis, and decision support, with strong attention to data quality, security, and human oversight.
• Serve as the main customer contact for complex analyses. Partner with Technology Development, manufacturing, Facilities, Global Labs, HVM sites, universities, and vendors, and provide clear, executive-ready updates.

Basic Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent experience.
• Proven people leadership, including coaching, performance management, and talent development.
• Experience in analytical chemistry and semiconductor-relevant lab operations and hands-on experience or strong familiarity with ICP-OES/ICP-MS, IC, HPLC/LCMS, GC/GCMS, and molecular spectroscopy (FTIR, UV/Vis/NIR, Raman).
• Strong project management, prioritization, audit compliance (ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016), and budget skills, plus a record of justifying and implementing technology improvements.
• Proficiency with AI tools and LLMs, LIMS, data systems integration, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communicator with the ability to translate complex analytical data into clear technical and executive-level insights, while leading safe operations in laboratory and cleanroom environments involving hazardous chemicals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Background in statistics, data science, or advanced data acquisition and reduction software.
• Experience with lab automation and agentic workflow solutions.
• Experience supporting semiconductor Technology Development or high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience partnering with universities, suppliers, and global technical organizations.

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.

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