About the role

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This is a Facilities Principal Mechanical Engineer role at Micron Technology, a leading semiconductor company. The position involves leading the engineering, maintenance, and strategic development of site-wide mechanical systems for advanced semiconductor manufacturing, including cleanroom HVAC and utility systems. The engineer will act as a technical authority, drive reliability and sustainability initiatives, and mentor engineering talent.

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Key Responsibilities

Champion environmental, health, and safety (EHS) compliance across all mechanical operations, ensuring adherence to corporate policies, local regulations, and site SOPs.
Lead risk assessments, FMEA, and hazard mitigation activities to eliminate single points of failure and enhance system resilience.
Lead the design, commissioning, operation, and optimization of Facilities mechanical systems, including but not limited to: Cleanroom HVAC and air systems, Chilled water, heating water, and process cooling water (PCW), Exhaust and abatement systems (scrubbers), Chillers, boilers, cooling towers, Compressed air, vacuum, and general HVAC systems, Fire protection and life safety mechanical systems.
Provide expert-level technical support for complex operational issues and production interruptions, serving as the escalation point for critical system events.
Lead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5-Why, data-driven analysis).
Conduct post-incident reviews and drive corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence and improve long-term reliability.
Drive site-wide system reliability improvement initiatives to maximize equipment uptime and minimize production risk.
Oversee capacity tracking and long-range planning for mechanical systems to support fab growth, technology transitions, and max-out scenarios.
Lead cleanroom and utility system expansion projects, from concept through execution, to meet future manufacturing tool demands.
Drive strategic initiatives focused on energy efficiency, water conservation, and waste reduction, aligning with Micron sustainability and MEES objectives.
Spearhead the deployment of SMART Facilities initiatives, including predictive maintenance, advanced analytics, and system automation, in collaboration with controls and digital teams.
Champion the use of AI, digital twins, and data-driven tools to improve system intelligence, maintenance effectiveness, and team productivity.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master's Degree preferred).
Minimum 8–10 years of experience in Facilities Mechanical Engineering within semiconductor or advanced manufacturing environments.
Proven experience leading complex mechanical systems, site expansions, and reliability improvement programs.
Deep expertise in semiconductor Facilities Mechanical and Process Systems, including cleanroom HVAC, chilled water, PCW, exhaust, abatement, compressed air, vacuum, and fire protection systems.
Strong knowledge of maintenance practices, system installation, commissioning, and lifecycle management.
Proficiency in structured problem-solving and quality tools such as 8D, 5-Why, and data analysis methodologies.
Familiarity with SMART Facilities, predictive maintenance, and sustainability initiatives is highly advantageous.
Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills; able to clearly articulate complex technical concepts.
Self-driven, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement and innovation.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment.