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Electrical Systems Engineer roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in electrical, electronics, or systems engineering. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign your I-983 training plan before your extension begins.
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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 STEM OPT Authorization as an Electrical Systems Engineer
Confirm your degree's CIP code eligibility
Not every engineering degree automatically qualifies. Cross-reference your transcript's field of study against the DHS STEM OPT designated degree list to confirm your electrical or systems engineering CIP code is included before you apply for the extension.
Check E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify, not just registered. Ask your recruiter to confirm their E-Verify company ID number. Unenrolled employers cannot legally hire STEM OPT students regardless of intent to sponsor.
Use OFLC Wage Search to anchor salary negotiations
Electrical Systems Engineers fall under SOC 17-2071. Pull the prevailing wage for your metro area using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating. Employers sponsoring future H-1B petitions must meet or exceed this wage, so low offers signal future filing problems.
Build your I-983 training plan around measurable deliverables
Vague training goals get flagged during DSO review. Map your daily engineering tasks to specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, such as circuit analysis, embedded systems design, or power systems integration, so the plan holds up to USCIS scrutiny.
Find STEM OPT employers through Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to filter Electrical Systems Engineer roles by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and active STEM OPT hiring history, so you're targeting companies already set up to onboard you without delays.
Time your extension application to avoid authorization gaps
File your STEM OPT extension with USCIS at least 90 days before your initial OPT EAD expires. If pending approval extends past your EAD end date, your 180-day automatic extension kicks in only if you filed on time.
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Find Electrical Systems Engineer JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does an Electrical Systems Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, systems engineering, or a closely related field listed on the DHS STEM designated degree program list. The role itself must also provide practical training directly related to your degree. Your DSO verifies the CIP code match before approving your I-983. Check O*NET for the SOC code 17-2071, which covers most electrical and systems engineering positions.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before your STEM OPT extension start date. Enrollment after your start date does not satisfy the requirement. Ask HR for the company's E-Verify employer identification number and confirm active status through the E-Verify website. Employers who are not enrolled cannot legally employ STEM OPT students, even if they intend to sponsor H-1B status later. Use Migrate Mate to find roles at employers already verified as E-Verify enrolled.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for an Electrical Systems Engineer?
The I-983 requires a detailed description of how your day-to-day work connects to your STEM degree. For electrical systems engineers, this means documenting tasks like circuit design, power distribution analysis, control systems development, or systems integration testing and linking each to specific engineering competencies from your coursework. Both you and a supervising company official must sign it. Your DSO must approve it before USCIS processes your extension.
How does cap-gap protection apply if my employer files an H-1B petition during my STEM OPT?
If your employer files a timely H-1B petition for the October 1 start date before your STEM OPT EAD expires, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization automatically through September 30. You can continue working as an Electrical Systems Engineer during that period without interruption. USCIS confirms cap-gap status through your I-20 update from your DSO. You do not receive a new EAD card for the cap-gap period.
How do I find Electrical Systems Engineer jobs that support STEM OPT?
Search Migrate Mate to browse Electrical Systems Engineer openings filtered for employers with E-Verify enrollment and documented STEM OPT hiring experience. Many job postings do not state E-Verify status upfront, so targeting employers through a platform built for OPT students saves time and reduces the risk of accepting an offer from an ineligible company. Verify E-Verify enrollment directly with HR before signing any offer.
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