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Electrical Systems Engineers designing power distribution, control systems, or embedded hardware typically qualify as H-1B specialty occupations under SOC code 17-2071. Employers in aerospace, automotive, energy, and defense file LCAs with DOL before sponsoring, and many use premium processing to accelerate the 15-business-day USCIS adjudication window.
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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.
Our Facilities team plays a critical role in enabling Micron’s innovative semiconductor manufacturing. We design, build, and sustain the infrastructure that powers innovation at scale. Working here means tackling complex challenges, collaborating across fields, and helping shape the future of technology in Boise!
This Facilities Electrical Engineer role is essential to the success of Micron’s new pioneering technology development fab. You’ll contribute across the full lifecycle—from design and construction through commissioning and ongoing operations—while ensuring our electrical systems are safe, reliable, and efficient. It’s a hands-on role with real impact and strong visibility across the site.
Responsibilities:
- Design and support installation of high- and medium-voltage electrical systems for semiconductor manufacturing facilities
- Provide engineering support for facility and equipment layout changes, including tool installations and R&D applications
- Inspect construction and installation work to ensure conformance to drawings, specifications, and schedules
- Solve electrical system issues and support sustaining operations and continuous improvement efforts
- Develop user documentation, cost estimates, and performance specifications to meet operational and regulatory requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering field
- 3+ years of experience as a facilities or electrical engineer in an industrial environment
- Working knowledge of electrical codes and standards such as OSHA, NFPA, and UL
- Experience with electrical system analysis tools such as SKM, EasyPower, or ETAP
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and familiarity with 3D modeling tools such as Revit or Navisworks
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- 3+ years of electrical facilities design or operations experience in the semiconductor industry
- Experience with energy management systems and sustainability initiatives
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Experience supporting construction bids, contracts, and cost estimating
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
For 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.
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.
Our Facilities team plays a critical role in enabling Micron’s innovative semiconductor manufacturing. We design, build, and sustain the infrastructure that powers innovation at scale. Working here means tackling complex challenges, collaborating across fields, and helping shape the future of technology in Boise!
This Facilities Electrical Engineer role is essential to the success of Micron’s new pioneering technology development fab. You’ll contribute across the full lifecycle—from design and construction through commissioning and ongoing operations—while ensuring our electrical systems are safe, reliable, and efficient. It’s a hands-on role with real impact and strong visibility across the site.
Responsibilities:
- Design and support installation of high- and medium-voltage electrical systems for semiconductor manufacturing facilities
- Provide engineering support for facility and equipment layout changes, including tool installations and R&D applications
- Inspect construction and installation work to ensure conformance to drawings, specifications, and schedules
- Solve electrical system issues and support sustaining operations and continuous improvement efforts
- Develop user documentation, cost estimates, and performance specifications to meet operational and regulatory requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering field
- 3+ years of experience as a facilities or electrical engineer in an industrial environment
- Working knowledge of electrical codes and standards such as OSHA, NFPA, and UL
- Experience with electrical system analysis tools such as SKM, EasyPower, or ETAP
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and familiarity with 3D modeling tools such as Revit or Navisworks
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- 3+ years of electrical facilities design or operations experience in the semiconductor industry
- Experience with energy management systems and sustainability initiatives
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Experience supporting construction bids, contracts, and cost estimating
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
For 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Electrical Systems Engineer
Align your credentials to SOC 17-2071
Your degree field matters more than your job title. USCIS expects a direct relationship between your electrical engineering credentials and the role. A degree in computer science or physics may trigger an RFE, so gather transcripts and a credential evaluation before applying.
Search LCA filings by occupation code
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers who have filed LCAs under SOC code 17-2071. That filing history confirms they understand the H-1B process for this specific role, not just for software engineers or other commonly sponsored occupations.
Target E-Verify enrolled defense contractors
Aerospace and defense employers sponsoring electrical systems roles are almost always E-Verify enrolled, which is a prerequisite for any security clearance pathway. Prioritizing these employers removes a common onboarding obstacle that delays your start date after approval.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and work location. Run your offer against the OFLC Wage Search using SOC 17-2071 and the actual worksite ZIP code before accepting, since underpayment invalidates the LCA.
Clarify project site work before your petition is filed
Electrical systems engineers frequently work across multiple client sites or field locations. Each site requires a separate LCA posting. Confirm with your employer how they handle multi-site LCAs before filing, or USCIS may issue an RFE questioning the bona fide employer-employee relationship.
Request premium processing if your start date is fixed
USCIS premium processing guarantees a decision within 15 business days. For roles tied to a construction schedule, product launch, or government contract start date, standard processing timelines of several months make premium processing a practical necessity, not a luxury.
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Find Electrical Systems Engineer JobsElectrical Systems Engineer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Electrical Systems Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS evaluates whether the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical discipline. Electrical Systems Engineer roles tied to power systems design, control architecture, or embedded systems typically satisfy that standard under SOC 17-2071. Roles framed as general engineering technician work can face scrutiny, so your employer's job description should specify the degree requirement clearly.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for this role?
Aerospace and defense, automotive, utilities and energy, semiconductor manufacturing, and industrial automation firms file the highest volume of LCAs for electrical systems engineering roles. Government contractors also sponsor regularly, though active security clearance eligibility often factors into hiring decisions. Browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate to see which companies have active LCA filing history under the relevant SOC code.
How does working across multiple project sites affect my H-1B petition?
Each worksite where you perform H-1B labor must have a certified LCA posted and on file. If your role involves rotating between client facilities or field sites, your employer must either file a blanket LCA covering those locations or obtain site-specific certifications before you begin work there. Failure to do this is one of the more common compliance violations USCIS flags during audits of engineering roles.
Can I switch employers mid-project without losing H-1B status?
Yes, under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as they file an H-1B transfer petition on your behalf, provided your current status is valid. You don't need to wait for USCIS approval before starting. Your new employer still needs to file a fresh LCA and I-129, so the transfer isn't instantaneous and typically takes two to four weeks to initiate.
What O*NET job zone does this role fall under, and why does it matter?
Electrical Systems Engineer typically falls under O*NET Job Zone 4 or 5, requiring substantial preparation and a bachelor's degree or higher in a related engineering field. USCIS uses O*NET classifications as supporting evidence when evaluating specialty occupation status. If your employer's job description aligns with the O*NET profile for this occupation, it strengthens the petition and reduces the likelihood of a Request for Evidence.
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