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Safety Technician roles in industrial hygiene, hazardous materials, and occupational health qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need a signed 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.
Job Summary:
Have you ever dreamed of contributing to the development of groundbreaking technologies? Micron plans to invest more than $250 billion globally over the next decade in groundbreaking manufacturing and R&D, including fab expansion in the United States giving us the opportunity to bring in passionate team members to help us continue to be at the forefront of memory in the World! We have an outstanding opportunity for a high energy, tenacious, ambitious, result driven individual with a strong work ethic and integrity to join our Facilities Team in Boise, Idaho! Micron is seeking a Life Safety & Fire Alarms Systems Engineer, to become part of a team that is helping shape the future of how the world uses information. This is an outstanding opportunity to work at the forefront of technology while supporting the design, operation, and continuous improvement of critical life safety systems within world-class semiconductor manufacturing facilities.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a technical owner for fire alarm, mass notification, emergency communication, and life safety systems.
- Review of vendor provided design drawings and specifications for completeness, accuracy and adherence to all applicable design and safety standards and codes including NFPA 72, NFPA 70, NFPA 101, IFC, IBC, and FM Global requirements.
- Review system configurations, equipment layouts, and distribution routing to ensure functionality, life safety compliance, proper egress, maintainability, constructability, and alignment with P&IDs.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, design, construction, Facilities, EHS, IT, Security, and vendor teams to achieve project objectives.
- Apply critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills to identify, develop, propose, and implement cost effective plans that improve overall equipment and system efficiencies.
- Support design, installation, testing, commissioning, and sustaining operations of life safety systems.
- Develop and maintain engineering, operations, and maintenance documentation.
- Troubleshoot system issues, analyze system performance data, and drive reliability improvements through continuous improvement initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, controls, or related engineering fields.
- 2 years of experience as a facilities life safety systems engineer within an industrial environment.
- Technical knowledge of fire detection, fire alarm, suppression, mass notification, emergency communication, and life safety systems.
- Experience with instrumentation and controls, including sensor integration, control panels, and I/O systems.
- Working knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 70, NFPA 101, NFPA 2001, IBC, IFC, and applicable FM Global requirements. Proficient in reviewing schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment specs, and network layouts.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ Years of experience within the Semiconductor Industry.
- Familiarity with smart building technologies, including IoT-enabled fire detection, intelligent suppression systems, and integrated emergency communication platforms.
- Professional certifications such as NICET Fire Alarm Systems (Level III or IV preferred) or Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS).
- Strong understanding of system interoperability and integration with facility-wide platforms such as SCADA, BMS, and DCIM systems.
- Experience using engineering and design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks, Siemens, Notifier, Edwards, Simplex, Johnson Controls, or similar fire alarm platforms. Interest or experience in embracing agentic AI to improve engineering and operational processes.
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.
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.
Job ID
JR109201
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.
Job Summary:
Have you ever dreamed of contributing to the development of groundbreaking technologies? Micron plans to invest more than $250 billion globally over the next decade in groundbreaking manufacturing and R&D, including fab expansion in the United States giving us the opportunity to bring in passionate team members to help us continue to be at the forefront of memory in the World! We have an outstanding opportunity for a high energy, tenacious, ambitious, result driven individual with a strong work ethic and integrity to join our Facilities Team in Boise, Idaho! Micron is seeking a Life Safety & Fire Alarms Systems Engineer, to become part of a team that is helping shape the future of how the world uses information. This is an outstanding opportunity to work at the forefront of technology while supporting the design, operation, and continuous improvement of critical life safety systems within world-class semiconductor manufacturing facilities.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a technical owner for fire alarm, mass notification, emergency communication, and life safety systems.
- Review of vendor provided design drawings and specifications for completeness, accuracy and adherence to all applicable design and safety standards and codes including NFPA 72, NFPA 70, NFPA 101, IFC, IBC, and FM Global requirements.
- Review system configurations, equipment layouts, and distribution routing to ensure functionality, life safety compliance, proper egress, maintainability, constructability, and alignment with P&IDs.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, design, construction, Facilities, EHS, IT, Security, and vendor teams to achieve project objectives.
- Apply critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills to identify, develop, propose, and implement cost effective plans that improve overall equipment and system efficiencies.
- Support design, installation, testing, commissioning, and sustaining operations of life safety systems.
- Develop and maintain engineering, operations, and maintenance documentation.
- Troubleshoot system issues, analyze system performance data, and drive reliability improvements through continuous improvement initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, controls, or related engineering fields.
- 2 years of experience as a facilities life safety systems engineer within an industrial environment.
- Technical knowledge of fire detection, fire alarm, suppression, mass notification, emergency communication, and life safety systems.
- Experience with instrumentation and controls, including sensor integration, control panels, and I/O systems.
- Working knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 70, NFPA 101, NFPA 2001, IBC, IFC, and applicable FM Global requirements. Proficient in reviewing schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment specs, and network layouts.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ Years of experience within the Semiconductor Industry.
- Familiarity with smart building technologies, including IoT-enabled fire detection, intelligent suppression systems, and integrated emergency communication platforms.
- Professional certifications such as NICET Fire Alarm Systems (Level III or IV preferred) or Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS).
- Strong understanding of system interoperability and integration with facility-wide platforms such as SCADA, BMS, and DCIM systems.
- Experience using engineering and design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks, Siemens, Notifier, Edwards, Simplex, Johnson Controls, or similar fire alarm platforms. Interest or experience in embracing agentic AI to improve engineering and operational processes.
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.
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 STEM OPT Authorization as a Safety Technician
Verify your CIP code matches safety science
Check your degree's CIP code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List before applying. Occupational safety, environmental health, and industrial hygiene programs qualify, but general health science degrees sometimes don't. Confirm with your DSO early.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask hiring managers directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before your final interview. STEM OPT requires E-Verify enrollment as a condition of your extension, and not every safety employer in manufacturing or construction has completed enrollment.
Build your I-983 training plan around specific safety competencies
Draft your I-983 training objectives using measurable safety outcomes: incident rate reduction targets, compliance audit participation, or hazard assessment cycles. Vague goals get flagged during DSO review and delay your STEM OPT approval timeline.
Target employers with active DOL LCA filings in safety roles
Search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings for safety and environmental roles. These companies have demonstrated a process for work-authorized hires and are more likely to support your STEM OPT paperwork.
Request a cap-gap memo from your DSO if your OPT expires during hiring
If your 12-month OPT end date falls between April and October 1 and you've filed for H-1B visa, cap-gap rules extend your authorization automatically. Get a written confirmation from your DSO to share with your employer's HR team during onboarding.
Align your job duties with OFLC Wage Search data before negotiating
Pull the prevailing wage for your specific safety role and work location using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation. Employers filing LCAs must meet DOL wage levels, and knowing the Level I or II threshold strengthens your position.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Safety Technician role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. The STEM OPT extension is tied to your degree's CIP code, not the position itself. If your degree is in occupational safety, environmental health, industrial hygiene, or a related STEM field on the DHS Designated Degree Program List, and the Safety Technician role relates to that field, you qualify. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify for the specific worksite where you'll work, not just at the company level. Federal contractors are often already enrolled, but smaller safety consultancies or regional manufacturers may not be. Verify enrollment directly with HR before signing an offer letter, since USCIS requires confirmed enrollment before your STEM OPT extension is approved.
What should my I-983 training plan include for a Safety Technician position?
Your I-983 must describe how the role provides practical training directly related to your STEM degree. For Safety Technician positions, include specific learning objectives such as conducting OSHA compliance audits, running hazard identification assessments, or managing incident reporting systems. Your supervisor must co-sign the plan, and your DSO must approve it before USCIS processes your extension.
How do I find Safety Technician employers who already support STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate filters Safety Technician listings by employers with active DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, which signals familiarity with work-authorization processes. Companies in environmental consulting, defense contracting, and large-scale manufacturing tend to have established STEM OPT onboarding workflows. Cross-reference the E-Verify employer search to confirm enrollment before pursuing an offer.
Can my STEM OPT authorization bridge to an H-1B if my safety employer files for me?
Yes, if your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap provisions under USCIS rules automatically extend your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You can continue working as a Safety Technician during that period without interruption, provided your employer maintains your I-983 training plan throughout.