Hardware Mechanical Engineer

1000 Micron Technology, Inc.; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 87,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a SSD Hardware Mechanical Engineer in Colorado to develop mechanical and thermal solutions for SSD products through the full product lifecycle.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab work and cross-functional collaboration with electrical, packaging, reliability, and manufacturing teams. The position requires strong design and thermal analysis skills, documentation discipline, and familiarity with AI-enabled workflows.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design for storage hardware.
• Strong thermal analysis and testing knowledge.
• Hands-on lab engineering experience.
• Ability to document designs and processes.
• Collaboration across electrical, packaging, reliability, and manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate mechanical and thermal solutions for SSD hardware programs.
• Support hardware architecture activities and design analyses.
• Perform testing and contribute to product execution from concept to implementation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet performance and cost targets.

Skills

Mechanical design

Thermal analysis

Product development

Engineering documentation

Hands-on lab work

Cross-functional collaboration

AI proficiency

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

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.

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.

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.