Lead Principal Engineer- Gas Systems

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.

Micron’s Construction Gas Engineering team ensures the safe and reliable delivery of bulk and specialty gases that power our new semiconductor manufacturing operations. We partner closely with design, operations, facilities, and manufacturing teams to deliver systems that are consistent, future‑ready, and built for world‑class production. We take pride in solving complex engineering challenges that directly support brand-new technology!

As the Gas Engineering Lead, you will serve as the single-threaded technical authority for gas systems across our U.S. semiconductor projects, including ID1, ID2 and our ground-breaking fab in New York. This role owns system performance and readiness from early concept through tool hook‑up and operational handoff. You’ll guide design partners, support construction teams, and champion safety and consistency while ensuring every system meets Micron’s technical, schedule, and quality expectations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership for bulk and specialty gas systems, including design intent, performance criteria, and system-level decision making
• Coordinate design development from concept through IFC, ensuring safety, constructability, and alignment with tool and OEM requirements
• Support construction and installation readiness, including RFI resolution, submittal review, and field technical guidance
• Define and approve commissioning, purge, leak testing, and system turnover strategies
• Lead safety and compliance efforts, including hazard reviews and alignment to NFPA, SEMI, CGA, IBC, and IFC standards

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field, or equivalent experience
• 10+ years experience in the semiconductor industry
• 10+ years experience with bulk and specialty gas systems
• Demonstrated ability to oversee multi‑disciplinary technical interfaces across design, construction, and operations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Micron gas system standards or engineering processes
• 20+ years experience in semiconductor gas engineering
• Leadership experience guiding engineering teams, vendors, or EPC partners

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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