Principal Engineer, Global Environmental Waste Program

Req ID:\n\nJR93611 Principal Engineer, Global Environmental Waste Program\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## About the Role\n\nMicron Technology is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the company\u2019s global waste management program within the Environmental Compliance team! This role establishes global standards, defines performance indicators, and partners across the organization to deliver effective waste management practices worldwide.\n\nYou will engage with site environmental health and safety teams and other internal partners. You will handle regulatory risk, support operational excellence, and promote consistent execution across Micron\u2019s manufacturing locations globally. How would you build and scale a global waste management program that reduces regulatory risk while supporting operational excellence across diverse manufacturing sites?\n\n## What You\u2019ll Do\n\n### Lead the Global Program \nYou will run Micron\u2019s global waste management program, ensuring consistent implementation across sites and regions. This includes defining global roles and responsibilities, setting clear execution expectations, and translating regulatory and corporate requirements into practical global standards and site-level practices.\n\n### Strengthen Compliance and Reduce Risk \nYou will develop and maintain worldwide waste management standards aligned with applicable laws. Partnering with Legal and site EHS teams, you will identify, assess, and handle waste related compliance risks while providing technical interpretation and mentorship to site teams.\n\n### Drive Performance and Continuous Improvement \nYou will define program targets, metrics, dashboards, and reporting, using data to analyze trends, identify gaps, and drive corrective and preventive actions. Continuous improvement initiatives will be a key focus to strengthen consistency and compliance across regions.\n\n### Support Audits, Due Diligence, and Engagement \nYou will support global and site-level audits and assessments, including follow-up on corrective actions. The role also includes participation in waste related due diligence activities, such as vendor evaluations and new waste streams. You will collaborate with manufacturing, facilities, engineering, procurement, supply chain, and operations to ensure systems and documentation effectively manage risk.\n\n## Minimum Qualifications\n\n * Bachelor\u2019s degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)\n\n * 10+ years experience in environmental compliance, waste management, or related EHS roles\n\n * Experience leading programs or sophisticated initiatives\n\n * Knowledge of hazardous and non\u2011hazardous waste regulations\n\n * Experience using data and metrics to drive decisions\n\n\n\n\n## Preferred Qualifications\n\n * Advanced degree or equivalent experience will be considered\n\n * Experience in semiconductor or other highly regulated manufacturing environments\n\n * Experience implementing global or multi-site environmental programs\n\n * Experience supporting waste related due diligence or site expansions\n\n * Professional environmental or EHS certifications\n\n\n\n\n## Additional Information\n\nThis role supports Micron operations globally and requires periodic domestic and international travel. Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs.\n\nMicron is committed to an inclusive workplace!\n\nJob Profile(s):\n\nEnvironmental Engineer 4 - Environmental 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\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. 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