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Wet Mechanical Operations Engineer

Micron · Clay, NY

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Level
Engineer
Team
Reliability
Base pay
$123k–$208k
Degree
Required
Experience asked
8+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
Yesterday

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level reliability role at Micron (industrial) in Clay, NY. You will play a key role in the delivery and long-term success of wet mechanical systems supporting Micron’s New York expansion.

They ask for
8+ years · degree required
Tools it names
PLC, AutoCAD
Base pay
$123k–$208k
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026

Reliability Engineer roles in New York: typical posted base $100k–$140k. This one lists $123k–$208k.

Median of the low and high ends of 11 live postings that list pay, out of 14 reliability engineer openings in New York, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 13 other live reliability postings in New York.

Base pay
About 38% above similar roles

Typical $100k–$140k, from 10 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (8+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ PLC 36%
  • Root cause 29%
  • EHS / safety 29%
  • Team leadership 29%
  • Lean 21%
  • Six Sigma 21%

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Off-shift / weekend coverage

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Oversee the design, construction, and commissioning of wet mechanical systems, including plumbing, HVAC hydronic systems, and process piping
  • ◆Review engineering deliverables such as P&IDs, equipment specifications, and system layouts for compliance with project

requirements

and industry standards

  • ✓Coordinate with design partners, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to support system integration and project execution
  • ✓Lead quality assurance, risk assessment, and commissioning activities to ensure safety, reliability, and operational readiness
  • ✓Support the transition from project execution into sustaining engineering and ongoing operations

Qualifications

  • ✓Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
  • ✓8+ years of experience with wet mechanical systems engineering, including plumbing, HVAC hydronic systems, or process piping
  • ✓Knowledge of industry codes and standards such as ASME B31.1, UPC, IPC, and ASHRAE
  • ✓Experience reviewing engineering documentation, including P&IDs, specifications, and 3D models using tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, or Navisworks
  • ✓Demonstrated ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and external partners

Preferred Qualifications

  • ✓Experience supporting semiconductor, pharmaceutical, or other high-tech manufacturing facility projects
  • ✓Familiarity with BIM coordination, clash detection, and integrated system design workflows
  • ✓Knowledge of sustainable design practices, including energy-efficient hydronic systems and water conservation strategies
  • ✓Experience with control systems, including PLC and SCADA platforms, and system commissioning activities
  • ✓Professional certifications such as PE, LEED AP, or CPD and experience and/or interest in developing Agentic AI workflows to enhance engineering processes and project execution

$123,000.00 - $208,000.00 a year

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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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.

The US Expansion Construction team is leading the design and construction of next-generation semiconductor manufacturing facilities across the United States. We partner with engineering, construction, and operations teams to deliver complex infrastructure that enables innovation at scale. Join a collaborative team where learning, technical growth, and operational excellence are highly valued.

As a Wet Mechanical Systems Operations Engineer, you will play a key role in the delivery and long-term success of wet mechanical systems supporting Micron’s New York expansion. You will provide technical oversight throughout design, construction, commissioning, and transition to operations, helping ensure systems are safe, reliable, and ready to support manufacturing from day one.

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