Boise Expansion & Workforce of the Future

Scott Gatzemeier, MBA

Corporate Vice President, Front End US Expansion at Micron Technology

Part of the campus-wide doctoral visit event

Abstract: As AI rapidly evolves, it transforms multiple facets of our lives. From natural language processing to computer vision, increasingly sophisticated AI solutions rely not only on innovative algorithms but also on critical hardware components—specifically, memory and semiconductors. The CHIPS and FABS Acts play a pivotal role in strengthening semiconductor manufacturing within the United States. By promoting domestic production and reducing dependence on foreign suppliers, these legislative initiatives enhance national security and economic stability. Micron is the industry technology leader and is actively constructing state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities at its Boise, ID headquarters and R&D center. This state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing fab will be focused on producing Micron’s industry-leading DRAM technology. Micron will partner with key institutions to develop the workforce of the future that will make this vision a reality.

Memory-centric AI architectures and legislative initiatives such as CHIPS and FABS play a decisive role in driving the resurgence of domestic semiconductor fabs and creating tremendous career opportunities for semiconductor industry careers.

Speaker Bio: Scott Gatzemeier is Corporate Vice President of Front End US Expansion at Micron Technology. Scott has more than 25 years of experience across probe, fab engineering, operations, and technology development. Scott has been working on US expansion initiatives
for the past year and is responsible for Micron’s Boise and New York manufacturing expansion projects.

Scott started his career at Micron in 1997 as an intern of the DRAM Probe Engineering team. After being converted to full time, he held positions of increasing responsibilities in the probe engineering team. In 2006, he joined IM Flash to help with the startup leading several teams over time including Probe Engineering, Product Integration Engineering, Quality Engineering, and eventually becoming the Fab Director. Scott moved back to Micron as Sr. Director, Manufacturing Development Engineering and subsequently became the Vice President of Research & Development Operations where the team delivered strong results and improvement in cycle time, quality, and cost reductions. In his previous role as Vice President of Yield Technology and Data Science, the team developed the data infrastructure and solutions for
Technology Development and Front End manufacturing as well as developing and executing the roadmap for defection inspection and yield enhancement.

Scott holds a master’s in information and data science from UC Berkeley School of Information and a bachelor of science in electrical engineering from University of North Dakota where he graduated with distinction. A holder of 17 U.S. patents in fields of DRAM and NAND
technologies, he also earned an MBA business degree from National Technology University. In his spare time, Scott enjoys spending time with his family and enjoying the outdoors hiking, snowboarding, running, and biking.