Micron is a major semiconductor manufacturer with 38 locations throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, Micron employs over 18,000 personnel.
In September, Intel revealed its plans to invest $15 billion over 10 years into building an advanced memory plant in Idaho that it said would generate 17,000 American jobs.
About Micron
Micron, based in Boise since 1978, manufactures and markets DRAM, dynamic random-access memory (DRAM), and NAND flash memory products – computer chips used in everything from computers to cars.
Company announced plans to invest $15 billion by the end of this decade in a new memory fab in Idaho, the first new US factory built in two decades. This investment will guarantee domestic production of DRAM and is part of an overall plan to invest $40 billion into U.S. manufacturing over the next ten years.
Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra declared the investment to be “once-in-a-generation” for both California and America, noting that it would help build a strong domestic supply chain, reduce prices, and promote President Obama’s vision of creating an energy economy powered by American workers.
The company plans to expand its current clean room and fabrication building on its campus in Boise, creating a 600,000 square foot cleanroom facility that will be the largest chipmaking fab in America. This expansion is expected to create approximately 17,000 new jobs.
Employment
Micron has a proud legacy of bringing technology and innovation to the Treasure Valley.
Boise-based company has a longstanding research and development center there, where engineers from around the globe come to create new products.
It has a global supply chain with facilities located in Virginia, China, Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia.
Idaho has been a major factor in Micron’s expansion, with the company hiring numerous employees here.
Micron has made major investments in Idaho over the last several years, such as expanding K-12 STEM education programs and prioritizing reaching underrepresented and rural student populations. Furthermore, it has enhanced its relationships with Idaho universities, including a new collaboration with College of Western Idaho to support semiconductor engineering programs.
Additionally, the company plans to open a childcare facility for workers with young children. The city of Boise is taking steps to support these initiatives.
Benefits
Micron provides a comprehensive benefits package to promote the personal wellbeing and professional growth of our team members. These benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off and more – all designed with your success in mind!
Micron is dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Micron strives to be a safe and welcoming work environment for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation, age national origin disability status or protected veteran status – or any other factor protected by law.
Micron is one of the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturers and a pioneer in memory and storage technologies that help turn information into intelligence. Furthermore, it’s an exemplary corporate citizen, offering employees numerous career advancement opportunities as well as opportunities to engage with their community.
In addition to our 401(k) plan, we have an Academic Advancement Program that offers tuition support for job and industry-related courses or degrees. As part of our commitment to diversity, we have seen a marked increase in the representation of women and underrepresented minorities at all levels within our organization.
Community
Micron is a global company that manufactures semiconductor chips for computers, cameras and other electronic devices. It is one of Idaho’s largest employers and well-known for its charitable giving initiatives.
In September 2022, Micron announced a $15 billion investment for the construction of the first new memory manufacturing fab in 20 years. This facility will bring production capacity back to Boise and guarantee domestic supply of cutting-edge memory needed by markets such as automotive and data centers.
Micron has announced plans to invest in education to support this project and the 2,000 jobs it will create, including expanding apprenticeship programs, strengthening partnerships with higher-learning institutions in the state, and working with veterans to gain insight into the industry.
Micron has joined forces with the College of Western Idaho to educate and train workers for its expansion project. CWI’s Advanced Mechatronics Engineering Technology program serves as a model for this collaboration, preparing students to enter an apprenticeship program.
