Principal Architect Lead

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.

We are thrilled to offer an outstanding opportunity to join Micron as a Principal Architect Lead. This role is essential in delivering world-class semiconductor manufacturing facilities and will challenge you to compete at the highest level. If you are ambitious and have a proven track record in architectural design and engineering, we want you on our team!

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate third-party design firms in developing architectural systems, structural systems, and civil systems to ensure they meet project specifications and standards.
• Review and validate design deliverables, such as architectural drawings and structural calculations, ensuring they align with our strict requirements.
• Manage the permitting process, including application preparation and coordination with regulatory authorities, to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Conduct technical evaluations to verify performance metrics like structural integrity and spatial efficiency, ensuring designs meet safety and environmental standards.
• Work together with external design teams and internal collaborators to ensure designs meet facility requirements and project timelines.
• Perform quality assurance and risk assessments on designs, resolving any issues related to constructability or compliance.
• Ensure seamless integration of third-party designs with other facility systems using BIM tools.
• Support commissioning and occupancy phases by reviewing design performance and coordinating final inspections and approvals.
• Apply design software to confirm interoperability and project alignment.
• Offer technical and creative support to third-party architects and engineers, aligning with industry standard methodologies and innovative design trends.
• Monitor project progress, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality design deliverables and permit approvals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture, with additional experience in structural or civil engineering. Professional licensure is required; PE licensure is beneficial.
• 5-7 years of experience in architectural design, with 2-3 years coordinating third-party design teams and managing permitting processes for large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of architectural, structural, and civil engineering practices for industrial or high-tech facilities.
• Proven experience with permitting processes and familiarity with relevant regulations and building codes.
• Proficiency in reviewing deliverables using tools like AutoCAD, Revit, and Civil 3D.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with semiconductor, pharmaceutical, or data center facilities.
• Knowledge of balanced design practices, such as LEED certification.
• Familiarity with BIM tools for design integration.
• Ability to mentor internal teams and work closely with collaborators to ensure design and permitting alignment.

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.

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