Facilities Principal Mechanical Engineer

Req. ID:\n\nJR97263 Facilities Principal Mechanical Engineer\n\nOur vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.\n\nMicron 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.\n\n## Fab 10 Facilities Principal Mechanical Engineer\n\nLocation: Fab 10 Facilities, Singapore\n\nJob Description\n\nWe are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Facilities Mechanical Principal Engineer to lead the engineering, maintenance, and strategic development of site-wide mechanical systems supporting advanced semiconductor manufacturing.\n\nThis role is critical to ensuring the safety, reliability, resilience, and efficiency of mechanical infrastructure, including cleanroom and utility systems. The successful candidate will act as a site-level technical authority, partnering closely with cross-functional teams to align mechanical strategies with site, corporate, and departmental goals.\n\nThe Principal Mechanical Engineer is expected to deliver visible impact at the program and project level, drive innovation through advanced technologies and digital tools, and actively mentor and develop engineering talent, strengthening both technical depth and leadership capability within the organization\n\nJob Responsibilities:\n\nSafety, Compliance \u0026 Operational Excellence\n\n * Champion environmental, health, and safety (EHS) compliance across all mechanical operations, ensuring adherence to corporate policies, local regulations, and site SOPs.\n * Lead risk assessments, FMEA, and hazard mitigation activities to eliminate single points of failure and enhance system resilience.\n * Promote a strong culture of operational discipline, safe work practices, and quality execution.\n\n\n\nMechanical Systems Leadership \u0026 Technical Authority\n\n * Lead the design, commissioning, operation, and optimization of Facilities mechanical systems, including but not limited to:\n * Cleanroom HVAC and air systems\n * Chilled water, heating water, and process cooling water (PCW)\n * Exhaust and abatement systems (scrubbers)\n * Chillers, boilers, cooling towers\n * Compressed air, vacuum, and general HVAC systems\n * Fire protection and life safety mechanical systems\n * Provide expert-level technical support for complex operational issues and production interruptions, serving as the escalation point for critical system events.\n\n\n\nReliability, Troubleshooting \u0026 Incident Management\n\n * Lead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5-Why, data-driven analysis).\n * Conduct post-incident reviews and drive corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence and improve long-term reliability.\n * Drive site-wide system reliability improvement initiatives to maximize equipment uptime and minimize production risk.\n\n\n\nCapacity Planning, Expansion \u0026 Project Execution\n\n * Oversee capacity tracking and long-range planning for mechanical systems to support fab growth, technology transitions, and max-out scenarios.\n * Lead cleanroom and utility system expansion projects, from concept through execution, to meet future manufacturing tool demands.\n * Review and validate scope, schedule, cost estimates, and technical designs for infrastructure upgrades.\n * Provide engineering oversight during design, construction, and commissioning phases, ensuring safe and robust system delivery.\n\n\n\nSustainability \u0026 Energy Efficiency\n\n * Drive strategic initiatives focused on energy efficiency, water conservation, and waste reduction, aligning with Micron sustainability and MEES objectives.\n * Identify, evaluate, and implement advanced mechanical technologies that deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, cost, and environmental performance.\n\n\n\nDigitalization, SMART Facilities \u0026 Innovation\n\n * Spearhead the deployment of SMART Facilities initiatives, including predictive maintenance, advanced analytics, and system automation, in collaboration with controls and digital teams.\n * Champion the use of AI, digital twins, and data-driven tools to improve system intelligence, maintenance effectiveness, and team productivity.\n * Enable smart enablement for project tracking, maintenance overviews, and budget visibility.\n\n\n\nTalent Development \u0026 Leadership\n\n * Mentor and develop mechanical engineers and technicians through structured training, coaching, and hands-on site engagement.\n * Foster technical excellence, critical thinking, and leadership capability within the mechanical engineering team.\n * Support succession planning and capability building for long-term organizational strength.\n\n\n\nOperations \u0026 Commercial Support\n\n * Ensure execution and continuous improvement of preventive and corrective maintenance programs to achieve optimal system performance and uptime.\n * Oversee spare parts and consumables strategy, ensuring availability and cost effectiveness.\n * Support procurement activities using ARIBA / SAP, including technical reviews for services and materials related to Facilities mechanical systems.\n\n\n\nJob Requirements: \n\n * Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master\u2019s Degree preferred).\n * Minimum 8\u201310 years of experience in Facilities Mechanical Engineering within semiconductor or advanced manufacturing environments.\n * Proven experience leading complex mechanical systems, site expansions, and reliability improvement programs.\n * Deep expertise in semiconductor Facilities Mechanical and Process Systems, including cleanroom HVAC, chilled water, PCW, exhaust, abatement, compressed air, vacuum, and fire protection systems.\n * Strong knowledge of maintenance practices, system installation, commissioning, and lifecycle management.\n * Proficiency in structured problem-solving and quality tools such as 8D, 5-Why, and data analysis methodologies.\n * Familiarity with SMART Facilities, predictive maintenance, and sustainability initiatives is highly advantageous.\n * Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives.\n * Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills; able to clearly articulate complex technical concepts.\n * Self-driven, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement and innovation.\n * Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment.\n * Embody Micron\u2019s core values:\n * People \u2013 Respect, develop, and empower others\n * Innovation \u2013 Drive continuous improvement and breakthrough thinking\n * Tenacity \u2013 Show grit and determination\n * Collaboration \u2013 Build trust and foster teamwork\n * Customer Focus \u2013 Deliver excellence and value\n\n\n\nWorking Location:\n\nFab10NXA, 1 North Coast Drive, Singapore 757432\n\nJob Profile(s):\n\nFacilities Engineer 5\n\nRelocation level: (TBD)\n\nBefore Getting Started \nPlease review Micron\u2019s Internal Job Application Policy on your regional PeopleNow Career Opportunities page before searching and applying for jobs. Note in particular that: \n\n * Hiring managers may view your performance appraisals, original resume, transcripts or other performance-related documentation in your personal file. This information will be held in confidence.\n * If you are selected to interview for a position, you must notify your direct supervisor before participating in the interview process.\n\n\n\n\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\n\nAs 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 Benefits | Micron Technology, Inc\n\nMicron 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, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.\n