Director, Physical AI, SMAI

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Director Physical AI SMAI

We are hiring a Director for Physical AI to integrate robotics physical automation and AI-driven control logic into Microns smart manufacturing ecosystem -- enabling autonomous adaptive and highly efficient manufacturing operations at scale. You will drive cross-functional transformation partnering with site and global manufacturing and engineering teams to embed physical AI capabilities seamlessly into production environments.

Job Responsibilities

Lead Microns Physical AI strategy and delivery across FE and AT manufacturing including: -

• Define and lead Microns Physical AI vision and roadmap across FE and AT manufacturing and identify high-impact use cases (material handling smart dispatching adaptive automation)
• Establish a scalable framework for robotics integration orchestration and control logic within Microns smart manufacturing systems
• Drive integration of robotics platforms AMRs tool automation and control systems with SMAI applications and the Micron MES ecosystem
• Architect solutions that combine AI/ML models decision engines and robotics execution layers ensuring interoperability across heterogeneous systems and hardware vendors
• Lead end-to-end deployment from pilot to high-volume manufacturing (HVM) across global FE/AT sites
• Establish best practices for standardisation scalability and reliability of physical AI solutions; drive adoption and value realisation across sites
• Partner with site leadership central engineering and supply chain stakeholders to align priorities translate manufacturing needs into AI/automation solutions and influence global investment prioritisation
• Stay at the forefront of robotics AI and autonomous systems innovation; drive experimentation with AMRs digital twins for physical systems real-time optimisation and closed-loop control
• Co-develop with external partners vendors and research organisations on emerging robotics and AI capabilities; represent Micron in joint roadmaps
• Establish KPIs and report quarterly to executive leadership on Physical AI impact across productivity cost cycle time safety and inventory across global sites
• Work with AI developers team to generate agentic AI workflow where applicable

Lead People and Teams

• Build mentor and lead a high-performing multi-disciplinary team spanning data science robotics software and automation engineering
• Act as a key interface between technical teams and business leadership translating manufacturing needs into AI and automation solutions
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills across global organisations; comfortable leading in ambiguous fast-evolving environments
• Apply strong systems-thinking and problem-solving capability to deep automation architecture and manufacturing systems decisions
• Champion AI literacy and drive organisational change management so fab operators technicians and engineers trust and adopt AI-driven robotics
• Demonstrate accountability and lead with strategic thinking strong execution discipline passion and integrity

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science Robotics or related field (Masters or MBA a strong plus)
• 10 years of experience in manufacturing automation robotics or AI systems with proven leadership in large-scale cross-functional programmes
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing (FE and/or AT) environments
• Strong background in robotics integration (AMR AGV tool automation) and smart manufacturing systems (MES automation platforms)
• Proven track record deploying AI/ML in operational settings with demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into business impact
• Deep understanding of manufacturing systems and automation architecture; exceptional influencing skills across global matrixed organisations

About Micron Technology Inc.

We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich lifefor 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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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1