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Fab 10 Facilities Principal Mechanical Engineer

Location: Fab 10 Facilities, Singapore

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Facilities Mechanical Principal Engineer to lead the engineering, maintenance, and strategic development of site-wide mechanical systems supporting advanced semiconductor manufacturing.

This role is critical to ensuring the safety, reliability, resilience, and efficiency of mechanical infrastructure, including cleanroom and utility systems. The successful candidate will act as a site-level technical authority, partnering closely with cross-functional teams to align mechanical strategies with site, corporate, and departmental goals.

The Principal Mechanical Engineer is expected to deliver visible impact at the program and project level, drive innovation through advanced technologies and digital tools, and actively mentor and develop engineering talent, strengthening both technical depth and leadership capability within the organization

Job Responsibilities

Safety, Compliance & Operational Excellence

Champion environmental, health, and safety (EHS) compliance across all mechanical operations, ensuring adherence to corporate policies, local regulations, and site SOPs.
Lead risk assessments, FMEA, and hazard mitigation activities to eliminate single points of failure and enhance system resilience.
Promote a strong culture of operational discipline, safe work practices, and quality execution.

Mechanical Systems Leadership & Technical Authority

Lead the design, commissioning, operation, and optimization of Facilities mechanical systems, including but not limited to:

Cleanroom HVAC and air systems
Chilled water, heating water, and process cooling water (PCW)
Exhaust and abatement systems (scrubbers)
Chillers, boilers, cooling towers
Compressed air, vacuum, and general HVAC systems
Fire protection and life safety mechanical systems

Provide expert-level technical support for complex operational issues and production interruptions, serving as the escalation point for critical system events.

Reliability, Troubleshooting & Incident Management

Lead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5-Why, data-driven analysis).
Conduct post-incident reviews and drive corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence and improve long-term reliability.
Drive site-wide system reliability improvement initiatives to maximize equipment uptime and minimize production risk.

Capacity Planning, Expansion & Project Execution

Oversee capacity tracking and long-range planning for mechanical systems to support fab growth, technology transitions, and max-out scenarios.
Lead cleanroom and utility system expansion projects, from concept through execution, to meet future manufacturing tool demands.
Review and validate scope, schedule, cost estimates, and technical designs for infrastructure upgrades.
Provide engineering oversight during design, construction, and commissioning phases, ensuring safe and robust system delivery.

Sustainability & Energy Efficiency

Drive strategic initiatives focused on energy efficiency, water conservation, and waste reduction, aligning with Micron sustainability and MEES objectives.
Identify, evaluate, and implement advanced mechanical technologies that deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, cost, and environmental performance.

Digitalization, SMART Facilities & Innovation

Spearhead the deployment of SMART Facilities initiatives, including predictive maintenance, advanced analytics, and system automation, in collaboration with controls and digital teams.
Champion the use of AI, digital twins, and data-driven tools to improve system intelligence, maintenance effectiveness, and team productivity.
Enable smart enablement for project tracking, maintenance overviews, and budget visibility.

Talent Development & Leadership

Mentor and develop mechanical engineers and technicians through structured training, coaching, and hands-on site engagement.
Foster technical excellence, critical thinking, and leadership capability within the mechanical engineering team.
Support succession planning and capability building for long-term organizational strength.

Operations & Commercial Support

Ensure execution and continuous improvement of preventive and corrective maintenance programs to achieve optimal system performance and uptime.
Oversee spare parts and consumables strategy, ensuring availability and cost effectiveness.
Support procurement activities using ARIBA / SAP, including technical reviews for services and materials related to Facilities mechanical systems.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master's Degree preferred).
Minimum 8–10 years of experience in Facilities Mechanical Engineering within semiconductor or advanced manufacturing environments.
Proven experience leading complex mechanical systems, site expansions, and reliability improvement programs.
Deep expertise in semiconductor Facilities Mechanical and Process Systems, including cleanroom HVAC, chilled water, PCW, exhaust, abatement, compressed air, vacuum, and fire protection systems.
Strong knowledge of maintenance practices, system installation, commissioning, and lifecycle management.
Proficiency in structured problem-solving and quality tools such as 8D, 5-Why, and data analysis methodologies.
Familiarity with SMART Facilities, predictive maintenance, and sustainability initiatives is highly advantageous.
Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills; able to clearly articulate complex technical concepts.
Self-driven, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement and innovation.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment.
Embody Micron's core values:

People – Respect, develop, and empower others
Innovation – Drive continuous improvement and breakthrough thinking
Tenacity – Show grit and determination
Collaboration – Build trust and foster teamwork
Customer Focus – Deliver excellence and value

Working Location:

Fab10NXA, 1 North Coast Drive, Singapore 757432

About Micron Technology, Inc.

We are 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 and 5G applications that unleash opportunities — from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience.

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