Mechanical/Thermal Principal Design Engineer

Micron Technology, Inc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. seeks a Mechanical/ Thermal Principal Design Engineer to lead mechanical and thermal architecture for next‑gen memory hardware.

You will influence product strategy, drive critical engineering decisions, and collaborate across global teams to enable world‑class computing solutions. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in thermal management, mechanical design, and heat mitigation, with a proven record delivering products from concept to high‑volume manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 7+ years of mechanical/thermal experience.
• Proven track record delivering mechanical/thermal solutions for product development.
• Strong expertise in SolidWorks, thermal modeling, and CFD tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, validate, and release mechanical and thermal solutions for advanced electronic systems and memory technologies.
• Develop cooling solutions including heat spreaders, heatsinks, vapor chambers, heat pipes, and liquid cooling.
• Define requirements to meet product performance, quality, and customer objectives.
• Lead thermal CFD and mechanical FEA analyses to optimize performance and reliability.
• Develop validation strategies including thermal characterization, shock/vibration tests, and reliability assessments.
• Drive design reviews, risk assessments, and corrective actions across the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver manufacturable solutions; contribute to JEDEC standards.
• Mentor engineers and champion AI-enabled design workflows to enhance simulation and productivity.

Skills

SolidWorks

Thermal modeling

CFD analysis

AI-enabled design workflows

Design optimization

GD&T

FMEA

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Icepak

Fluent

Finite element analysis (FEA)

Job description

Mechanical/Thermal Principal Design Engineer

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 team is at the forefront of developing next-generation memory and AI computing platforms. We are core contributors to the design, validation, and mass production of advanced systems using emerging memory technologies, ASICs, FPGAs, high-speed digital interfaces, mixed‑signal and analog circuitry, and complex power delivery architectures!

We are seeking a highly experienced Mechanical & Thermal Engineer to provide technical leadership and drive the mechanical and thermal architecture of ground‑breaking hardware platforms. This role offers the opportunity to influence product strategy, lead critical engineering decisions, and collaborate across global multidisciplinary teams to enable world‑class computing solutions.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in thermal, mechanical, and heat mitigation solutions for memory product. They demonstrate strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. They have a proven record of delivering products from concept through high‑volume manufacturing!

Performs design and development engineering assignments related to hardware products and systems including development of new products or updates to existing products. Work may encompass one or more areas of engineering including electronic design, mechanical design, or other related fields. Duties may include research, evaluation, development, and application of new processes and methods into products. May be responsible for establishing and conducting testing routines, developing or implementing project plans, budgets, and schedules, and documentation of work and results.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, validate, and release mechanical and thermal solutions for advanced electronic systems, modules, and emerging memory technologies.


• Develop innovative cooling solutions, including heat spreaders, heatsinks, vapor chambers, heat pipes, and liquid cooling technologies.


• Define mechanical, thermal, reliability, and manufacturability requirements to meet product performance, quality, and customer objectives.


• Perform and lead thermal CFD and mechanical FEA analyses to optimize product performance, reliability, cost, and design efficiency.


• Develop and implement validation strategies, including thermal characterization, shock and vibration testing, thermal cycling, humidity testing, DFMEA, derating analysis, and reliability assessments.


• Drive design reviews, risk assessments, root cause investigations, and corrective actions throughout the product lifecycle.


• Collaborate with electrical, package, PCB, system, manufacturing, and reliability teams to deliver optimized and manufacturable solutions while contributing to JEDEC and industry standards development.


• Mentor engineers, establish engineering guidelines, serve as the mechanical and thermal domain expert across multiple programs, and champion AI‑enabled engineering workflows to enhance simulation, design optimization, validation, and productivity.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering with 7+ years of mechanical and thermal engineering experience, including 7+ years in the electronics, storage, or semiconductor industry.


• Proven track record of architecting, developing, and delivering mechanical and thermal solutions for product development and customer applications.


• Strong expertise in SolidWorks, thermal modeling, and CFD simulation tools such as ANSYS Icepak, Fluent, or similar platforms, including AI‑enabled design and validation workflows.


• Hands‑ on experience with thermal management technologies, including heatsinks, thermal interface materials, vapor chambers, heat pipes, and liquid cooling solutions, as well as thermal and mechanical testing, validation, and failure analysis.


• Deep understanding of mechanical design principles, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, GD&T, tolerance analysis, DFM/DFA, product qualification methodologies, and demonstrated technical leadership across multi‑functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DDR, LPDDR, PCIe, HBM, memory modules, storage subsystems, and AI accelerator platforms.


• Solid understanding of JEDEC standards and data center/server hardware architectures.


• Expertise in advanced thermal and cooling technologies for AI and high‑performance computing (HPC) environments.


• Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA), mechanical reliability modeling, and product performance optimization.


• Proven ability to collaborate with global suppliers and manufacturing partners, demonstrated by a history of innovation through patents, publications, or significant technical contributions.

Job Profile(s)

Hardware Engineer 5

Relocation Level: TBD

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 Benefits | Micron Technology, Inc

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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