Hardware Mechanical Engineer

Micron; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 87,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology in the United States is seeking an SSD Hardware Mechanical Engineer to shape the mechanical and thermal development of SSD products across the lifecycle. You will design, analyze, and validate hardware solutions for SSDs and work closely with electrical, packaging, reliability, manufacturing, and product engineering teams.

This hands-on role requires a strong foundation in mechanical design, thermal analysis, and documentation, with AI-enabled workflows and tools.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in mechanical design and thermal analysis.
• Hands-on engineer comfortable in a laboratory environment.
• Experience delivering hardware programs from concept to implementation.
• Ability to work with electrical, packaging, reliability, manufacturing and product engineering teams.
• AI proficiency or AI-enabled ways of working required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate mechanical and thermal solutions for SSD hardware programs.
• Support hardware architecture activities and perform design analysis and testing.
• Contribute to product execution from concept through implementation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet performance, reliability, quality and cost objectives.
• Utilize AI tools and agents in workflow.

Skills

Mechanical design

Thermal analysis

Product development

Engineering documentation

Laboratory work

Cross-functional collaboration

AI proficiency

Job description

Vision

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.

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

Role

The SSD Hardware Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for supporting the mechanical and thermal development of SSD products throughout the product lifecycle. The successful candidate will have a strong foundation in mechanical design, thermal analysis, product development, and engineering documentation. This role requires a hands‑on engineer who enjoys working in a laboratory environment and collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines to deliver innovative, high‑quality storage solutions. The primary focus of this position is to develop and validate mechanical and thermal solutions for SSD hardware programs, support hardware architecture activities, perform design analysis and testing, and contribute to product execution from concept through implementation. The engineer will work closely with electrical, packaging, reliability, manufacturing, and product engineering teams to ensure products meet performance, reliability, quality, and cost objectives. AI proficiency or AI‑enabled ways of working are required. Use of agents, LLM's, AI Assistant, and application of AI required.

Salary

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:

$87,000.00 - $164,000.00 a year

Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base pay for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

Benefits

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 .

Equal Opportunity

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.

Compliance

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.

AI alert : Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.