Working At Micron Technology

Yes, Micron Technology does drug test. Micron Technology is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment, free from the use of illegal drugs and the abuse of alcohol. It requires all new employees to take a pre-employment urine test conducted at a third-party lab. This also includes internship and contractor positions.

A candidate must submit to a drug test within two business days of being directed to do so by Micron's authorized representative. Any applicant who tests positive will be denied employment at that time, but may reapply after six months.

Micron Technology allows tobacco and vaping products outside of the building in designated smoking areas. You must wait at least 30 minutes after smoking to enter any Micron Technology clean room, rooms that house state-of-the-art computer memory and storage processors.

Yes, Micron Technology does hire felons. Micron Technology believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and are willing to consider the best candidate regardless of their background. Felonies related to cybercrime, espionage, or physical or sexual assault may disqualify a candidate from employment.

Micron Technology will run a thorough criminal background check, so make sure that you are honest. It will not consider you for a position if you have not mentioned your criminal history and it shows up on your background check.

You answer, "Why are you interested in working for Micron Technology?" by focusing on the company's groundbreaking advanced storage and memory systems, culture, and global outreach in relation to your own professional goals. It offers opportunities to work with skilled teams and state-of-the-art technology.

We recommend coming up with at least three reasons why you want to work at Micron Technology, which relate to your own personal experiences and interests. Reasons why you want to work at Micron Technology may include:

• Micron Technology is a world leader in innovative memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate, and advance faster than ever

• With so much current and future data out there from billions of users, having the ability to store it efficiently and effectively is arguably one of the most important problems an advanced technological society faces - by working with Micron Technology, you get to be part of the solution

• Micron's team of trailblazers, dreamers, visionaries and scientists have redefined innovation for more than 40 years, while designing and building some of the world's most advanced memory and storage technologies

• Working at Micron Technology, you would able to work with countless customers to help innovate every day and improve the products that will shape how we live and work tomorrow

You write a cover letter for a job at Micron Technology by focusing on its industry leadership, and how well your own interests and skills align with the position you're applying for. Micron Technology shapes tomorrow's products, industries, and the world. Discuss how you hope to help it in that endeavor.

For over 40 years, Micron Technology has been instrumental to the world's most significant technology advancements, delivering optimal memory and storage systems for a broad range of applications. Regardless of the position that you're applying for, you should have an understanding and appreciation for what the company is all about.

We recommend also incorporating Micron Technology's core values into how you describe your own experiences and accomplishments. This not only shows that you have done your research but also that you are an excellent fit for the position.

Micron Technology's five core values are:

• People, caring about each other

• Innovation, developing solutions that shape the world's future

• Tenacity, allowing nothing to shake its resolve

• Collaboration, working as one team

• Customer focus, winning by knowing its customers

You have to be 18 years old to work at Micron Technology. Most entry-level employees are recent college graduates between the ages of 23 and 25 years old. Most positions with the company require a college degree and relevant work experience. The median age of a Micron Technology employee is 32 years old.

Micron Technology offers comprehensive healthcare benefits, paid time off, financial planning benefits, education assistance, employee perks, and professional development.

Healthcare benefits

• A range of medical, dental, and vision plans

• Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short- and long-term disability, personal and business international travel medical insurance, and EAP and international emergency resources

Paid time off

• Paid maternity leave of six months and paternity leave of one month

• Paid time off accumulates at a rate of 5.31 hours per bi-weekly pay period, and increases annually up to 6.93 hours per bi-weekly pay period

Financial planning benefits

• 401(k) plan, enabling team members to save money for retirement on a pre-tax, Roth, or after-tax basis, with generous matching contributions from Micron

• Plan investment funds, including Target Date Retirement Funds, Self-Directed Brokerage, or a combination of index and actively managed funds

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, allowing team members to purchase Micron stock at a discount

Education assistance

• Tuition support for job- and/or industry-related courses and degree programs at approved institutions, including associate, bachelor, and master levels, through the Education Assistance Program

Employee perks

• On-site fitness facility

Professional development

• Training and education programs with tracks in technical and computer skills and management, leadership, and professional effectiveness

The dress code at Micron Technology ranges between casual and business casual, with technical roles gravitating toward more casual attire. Employees who work in the clean rooms that house advanced computer memory and storage processors must adhere to a dress code that ensures the protection of the equipment.

The Micron Technology technology cleanroom dress code requires:

• Full-length pants when using the lab

• No exposed skin, including bare legs and feet/toes

• Closed-toed, leather shoes, ideally a dedicated pair of shoes for the cleanroom

• Hairnets, booties, frocks (clean room-compatible lab coats), and gloves must be worn at all times, without exception

• Goggles or face shields must be worn at all times when working in the hoods, even if no chemicals are in use - coworkers may have chemicals in the hood, or residual chemicals may be present, which could cause harm

• No makeup or jewelry

• No samples, beakers, or notebooks

The hiring process at Micron Technology takes place in stages, including a knowledge test and several rounds of interviews, though this varies depending on the position. The average length of the hiring process for an entry- or mid-level position is 22 days.

To begin, submit your application along with your resume and cover letter. If you're applying for a technical position, you will be provided with a link to complete a Micron Technology Knowledge Test. This is a simple, computer-based test that includes various aptitude and logical reasoning sections.

The Computer section includes computer engineering and computer programming questions, related to the topics of output, string in C, operating system, computer network, software engineering, SQL data structure, web development, and Information security.

The last section of the test is the essay-writing section. This section may have you describe why you're applying for this role, at this company, or it may deal with a question specific to the position.

If you pass the Micron Technology Knowledge Test, you can expect to receive an email inviting you to come in for a series of on-site interviews, each lasting 30 to 45 minutes. There are two main types of interviews: technical interviews and managerial interviews.

Common questions during the technical interviews include:

• What is a tuple?

• What is meant by the dictionary?

• Provide real-time examples of both tuple and dictionary.

• How do you extract an element in javascript?

• Explain DOM Manipulations.

• What are your views on SQL?

• You have a collection of tables with large complex data stored in it. How will you apply normalization to it? What will be difficult in splitting the tables for achieving normalization? What is your approach?

Technical interviews generally end with a job-related puzzle.

Managerial interviews start with a brief introduction to break the ice. These interviews are more focused on your hobbies and passions, and how well you would fit in with the company and team culture.

Common questions during the managerial interview include:

• What is your educational background?

• What is your biggest achievement?

• What do you know about Micron Technology?

• Will you prefer higher studies?

• How would you respond if all current technology were shifted to new technology? Are you able to adapt?