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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 Construction and Design Engineering team at Micron is a collaborative group supporting the design, construction, and operation of world-class semiconductor manufacturing facilities. We partner across engineering, construction, facilities, and operations teams to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient mechanical process systems that enable advanced memory and storage manufacturing.

As a Mechanical Process Engineer supporting construction, you will play an important role in the design, installation, and successful turnover of mechanical and process systems for complex manufacturing facilities. You will work closely with engineering teams, contractors, construction partners, and operations to ensure process piping and mechanical systems meet design specifications, safety requirements, and operational needs.

Responsibilities:

• Provide mechanical process engineering support for construction projects, including process piping, mechanical equipment, and associated facility systems
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, equipment documentation, submittals, and RFIs to resolve technical issues and ensure compliance with project requirements
• Coordinate with design engineers, construction teams, contractors, and operations to address field conditions, installation challenges, system interfaces, and design changes
• Support system installation, inspections, testing, commissioning, and turnover while ensuring mechanical and process piping systems meet applicable specifications, quality requirements, and safety standards
• Analyze system and process performance to identify risks, troubleshoot issues, and recommend improvements that enhance reliability, efficiency, constructability, and maintainability

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 5 years of experience in process, mechanical, facilities, or construction engineering within a manufacturing or facilities environment
• Knowledge of mechanical process systems, process piping, engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documentation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate and resolve complex technical and field-related issues
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across engineering, construction, contractor, quality, and operations teams

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience supporting mechanical or process systems for semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or other complex industrial construction projects
• Experience with mechanical system design reviews, process piping, construction submittals and RFIs, commissioning, system turnover, and field coordination
• Familiarity with statistical process control, lean manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience using AI-assisted analytics to enhance data interpretation, anomaly detection, and process or system performance improvement initiative

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:

$99,000.00 - $169,000.00 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.

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