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Chemical Process Engineer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS standards, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or a closely related field. Employers file the LCA with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and most large chemical, refining, and materials companies have active H-1B visa filing histories.
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Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.
The US Construction Engineering department is responsible for the design and construction efforts for high-tech, large-scale projects for Micron in the US. Current high-profile projects include the design and construction of two high-volume manufacturing fabs in Boise, ID1 and ID2, and a third fab in Clay, New York.
We are seeking an experienced Chemical Systems Engineer to oversee the third-party design of chemical delivery and handling systems for high-tech large-scale construction projects. The Chemical Systems Engineer will manage external design firms, ensuring that chemical systems meet stringent project specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. This role requires deep technical expertise in chemical systems, strong project management skills, and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient, and compliant systems for semiconductor manufacturing.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage third-party design firms in developing chemical delivery and handling systems, including storage, distribution, and hazardous waste management.
- Coordinate with external and internal stakeholders—including contractors, vendors, procurement, finance, construction and design teams—to ensure alignment with facility needs and project schedules.
- Ensure seamless integration of third-party designs with facility systems using Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools like Revit and Navisworks.
- Review capacity plan and system operating trends and validate utilization and diversity factor assumptions.
- Oversee safety compliance, ensuring all designs and implementations meet relevant codes, standards, and protocols.
- Support commissioning and testing, reviewing design performance, validating equipment with vendors, and monitoring project progress to mitigate risks and ensure timely delivery.
- Follow all safety and environmental procedures to ensure compliance.
- Ability to use artificial intelligence to streamline processes.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in chemical systems engineering.
- Proficiency in reviewing engineering deliverables, including P&IDs, 3D models, and specifications, using tools like AutoCAD, Revit, or Navisworks.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
- Excellent project management and communication skills to coordinate with external design firms, vendors, and internal teams.
- Semiconductor industry experience.
- EIT or PE certification.
COMPENSATION
- The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is: $123,000.00 - $208,000.00 a year. Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base pay for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.
As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers.
US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3).
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
Micron Foundation
Strong communities and education are vital to the success of both society and innovative companies. Every Micron site understands the complex needs of their local community. Whether it’s through strategic giving, sponsorships or deploying team member volunteers, we are making a difference.
SUSTAINABILITY
Micron is committed to sustainable practices and supporting our global community. We are building and maintaining sustainable operations, products, and communities while focusing on opportunities and risks that are most important to our business success and stakeholders.
INTRODUCTION
Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.
The US Construction Engineering department is responsible for the design and construction efforts for high-tech, large-scale projects for Micron in the US. Current high-profile projects include the design and construction of two high-volume manufacturing fabs in Boise, ID1 and ID2, and a third fab in Clay, New York.
We are seeking an experienced Chemical Systems Engineer to oversee the third-party design of chemical delivery and handling systems for high-tech large-scale construction projects. The Chemical Systems Engineer will manage external design firms, ensuring that chemical systems meet stringent project specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. This role requires deep technical expertise in chemical systems, strong project management skills, and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient, and compliant systems for semiconductor manufacturing.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage third-party design firms in developing chemical delivery and handling systems, including storage, distribution, and hazardous waste management.
- Coordinate with external and internal stakeholders—including contractors, vendors, procurement, finance, construction and design teams—to ensure alignment with facility needs and project schedules.
- Ensure seamless integration of third-party designs with facility systems using Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools like Revit and Navisworks.
- Review capacity plan and system operating trends and validate utilization and diversity factor assumptions.
- Oversee safety compliance, ensuring all designs and implementations meet relevant codes, standards, and protocols.
- Support commissioning and testing, reviewing design performance, validating equipment with vendors, and monitoring project progress to mitigate risks and ensure timely delivery.
- Follow all safety and environmental procedures to ensure compliance.
- Ability to use artificial intelligence to streamline processes.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in chemical systems engineering.
- Proficiency in reviewing engineering deliverables, including P&IDs, 3D models, and specifications, using tools like AutoCAD, Revit, or Navisworks.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
- Excellent project management and communication skills to coordinate with external design firms, vendors, and internal teams.
- Semiconductor industry experience.
- EIT or PE certification.
COMPENSATION
- The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is: $123,000.00 - $208,000.00 a year. Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base pay for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.
As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers.
US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3).
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
Micron Foundation
Strong communities and education are vital to the success of both society and innovative companies. Every Micron site understands the complex needs of their local community. Whether it’s through strategic giving, sponsorships or deploying team member volunteers, we are making a difference.
SUSTAINABILITY
Micron is committed to sustainable practices and supporting our global community. We are building and maintaining sustainable operations, products, and communities while focusing on opportunities and risks that are most important to our business success and stakeholders.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Chemical Process Engineer
Match your degree to the role
USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation claims closely for process engineering roles. Your degree must be in chemical engineering, chemical technology, or a directly related field. A general engineering degree paired with a mismatched job description triggers RFEs.
Search LCA filings by occupation code
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by H-1B LCA filing history for chemical process engineering roles. This surfaces companies that have actually sponsored the position before, not just those with general H-1B programs.
Target industries with consistent sponsorship volume
Petrochemical refining, specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductor fabrication employers file LCAs for process engineers regularly. Prioritize companies with active production facilities over corporate headquarters, where engineering headcount is highest.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Run your offered title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before signing. Your employer must certify the offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and geographic area or the LCA will be rejected.
Understand cap-exempt employer pathways
Positions at qualifying nonprofit research organizations or government research entities are cap-exempt, meaning no lottery. Some chemical engineers working on federally funded projects at national labs or university-affiliated research centers qualify and can skip the April registration window entirely.
Prepare a specialty occupation evidence package early
Compile your degree transcripts, PE license if applicable, and a role description that explicitly ties required duties to chemical engineering theory. Employers filing for process engineers in generalist-sounding titles benefit from a strong job duty memo attached to the I-129.
H-1B Visa Chemical Process Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Chemical Process Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Chemical Process Engineer positions qualify under the H-1B specialty occupation definition because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or a directly related field. USCIS evaluates the actual job duties, not just the title, so your employer's job description should reference engineering principles, process design, or reaction kinetics to support the petition.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Chemical Process Engineers?
Employers in petrochemical refining, specialty chemicals, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and semiconductor fabrication file LCAs for process engineering roles most frequently. To find companies with verified H-1B filing history for this specific occupation, search Migrate Mate, which filters by DOL Labor Condition Application data so you can see which employers have actually sponsored the role before.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect Chemical Process Engineer offers?
Your employer must certify on the LCA that your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your job title, SOC code, and work location. You can verify this independently using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer. If your salary falls below the prevailing wage level, the LCA certification will be denied and the H-1B petition can't proceed.
Can a Chemical Process Engineer change employers while on H-1B?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. Once your current H-1B petition has been approved and you've worked for the sponsoring employer, a new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition and you can start working for them as soon as that petition is received by USCIS. The new role must also qualify as a specialty occupation in chemical engineering.
Does a Professional Engineer license strengthen an H-1B petition for this role?
A PE license isn't required for H-1B approval, but it substantially strengthens the specialty occupation argument. USCIS looks for evidence that the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific discipline. A PE license signals that the employer holds the position to a licensed engineering standard, which supports the specialty occupation classification and can reduce RFE risk.