Cost Engineer - Semiconductor Manufacturing

About the role

Micron is hiring a Cost Engineer within its MSH/MSB Lean Manufacturing function in Singapore. The role drives cost efficiency across High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), Component Assembly and Test, and SSD operations, working with cross-functional teams to identify, implement and govern cost improvement initiatives aligned with site and network-wide financial goals.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and introduce cost improvement programs across HBM, Multi-Chip Packages (MCP) and Low Power DRAM (LPDRAM) component assembly/test/SSD operations.
• Perform month-end close activities and drive performance to plan, including budget adherence, capex optimization targets, free cash flow deliverables and material consumption performance.
• Run financial competitive analysis for cost competitiveness benchmarking.
• Partner with Finance on quarterly business plans, actual spending analysis and cost-per-part projections.
• Act as the link between site functional teams and central cost teams, promote best-known methods across the network and share cost dashboards and reporting.
• Use AI-assisted tools responsibly to improve efficiency, quality and effectiveness, and share AI-enabled improvements with colleagues.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Finance or a related field.
• Prior experience in cost, manufacturing, finance or operations is advantageous; internship or semiconductor industry experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, logical and critical thinking skills, effective communicator and growth mindset.
• Demonstrated leadership and a track record of impact are highly desirable.

Required skills

• Familiarity with Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Power BI.
• Interest in and knowledge of the semiconductor industry and Micron.
• Ability to apply baseline digital fluency and role-appropriate AI literacy to use AI tools responsibly.