Not for the faint-of-heart - Technician Micron Technology Employee Review

4.0
Sep 27, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Great starting salaries - you must really shine as an innovator for rapid advancement. I was picked up in 2007 when the WGI contract was terminated for convenience. Went from $25 to $35 hourly in 8 years time. Six weeks paid vacation. Excellent tuition assistance program and encouragement to take advantage of it. Single-male Blue Cross/Blue Shield for $29 - dental at no cost. Many opportunities for leadership jobs and/or expat assignments, which anyone should grab since the fate of the Manassas site is questionable.

Cons

It is an old Fab with lots of equipment at end-of-life. Scrap is a real problem at this site. The latest development is the addition of a new site director from Micron's biggest competitor Samsung. Buddy Nicoson has rolled out a three-strike system for procedure-related infractions that ultimately results in termination. Seems to be out to address the scrap issue without acknowledging the eight hundred pound gorilla in the room - systems are old and inconsistently integrated. Tribal knowledge has all but completely moved on. Poor morale from folks who do not shine as innovators as previously stipulated for advancement.

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Pros

Strong organizational growth – The company is continuously expanding, which creates exciting opportunities for career development and new challenges. Attractive RSU compensation – With the recent significant rise in stock price, the RSU (Restricted Stock Unit) package has become a highly rewarding part of the overall compensation.

Cons

Organizational silos – Each team or department tends to operate in its own silo, which can limit cross-functional collaboration and visibility into what other groups are working on. Overly strict internal security policies – While data security is important, the current policies can be excessively restrictive, making it difficult to share documents and resources even among colleagues working toward the same goals. This can slow down productivity and hinder efficient collaboration.

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