Micron Technology

Principal Engineer, Global Environmental Waste Program

Micron Technology  •  Boise, ID (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

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.

At Micron-Boise, ID, we are undergoing a historic $15 billion investment in semiconductor manufacturing; construction began in early 2023, with DRAM production slated for the second half of the decade! As a leader in the semiconductor industry, we build solutions that inspire and transform technology. With plans to invest more than $150 billion globally over the next decade in leading-edge manufacturing, we are looking for passionate people to join our Boise expansion team and contribute to the growth and innovation of the semiconductor industry!

Environmental Compliance plays a critical role in protecting Micron’s people, communities, and operations worldwide. We work at the intersection of manufacturing, engineering, and sustainability to manage risk, strengthen compliance, and continuously improve how we operate across a complex global footprint.

You 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’s 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?

This Principal Engineer role is a key leadership position within the Environmental Compliance team. You will shape and lead Micron’s global waste management program, setting the standards and expectations that enable safe, compliant, and efficient operations across diverse manufacturing sites. The role offers broad visibility, strong partnerships, and the opportunity to make a meaningful global impact. Responsibilities:

  • Lead Micron’s global waste management program and drive consistent execution across regions

  • Develop and maintain global waste standards aligned with regulatory and corporate requirements

  • Identify, assess, and manage waste-related compliance risks in partnership with Legal and site EHS teams

  • Define program metrics, dashboards, and targets to drive performance and continuous improvement

  • Support audits, due diligence, corrective actions, and cross-functional engagement

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field or equivalent experience

  • 10+ years of experience in environmental compliance, waste management, or EHS roles

  • Experience leading programs or complex initiatives across organizations

  • Working knowledge of hazardous and non-hazardous waste regulations

  • Experience using data and metrics to inform decisions

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree or equivalent experience

  • Experience in semiconductor or other highly regulated manufacturing environments

  • Experience implementing global or multi-site environmental programs

  • Experience supporting waste-related due diligence or site expansions

  • Professional environmental or EHS certifications

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

Micron 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, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers

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Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.

Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.

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Micron Technology

About Micron Technology

Micron is an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all. With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and compute-intensive applications that unleash opportunities — from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience. To learn more about Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU), visit micron.com.

Industry
Hardware & Semiconductors
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Boise, Idaho
Year Founded
1978
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