Micron To Bring 500 Tech Jobs To New Atlanta Design Center In Midtown

ATLANTA, GA — One of the world’s largest semiconductor producers, Micron Technology, Inc., will open a new design facility in Midtown Atlanta that could bring up to 500 jobs.

The company, the nation’s only semiconductor manufacturer, made the announcement early Monday morning, siting Atlanta’s diverse pool of tech-savvy professionals and budding STEM graduates from area colleges and universities as a reason for its decision. The center will open in January with the goal of, among other things, building partnerships with schools such as Georgia Tech, Emory University, Spelman College, Morehouse College, the University of Georgia and other higher learning institutions in and around Atlanta, Micron officials said.

“Atlanta is an emerging hub for high-tech innovation, and our Atlanta Design Center will serve as one of Micron's key memory design and engineering locations,” said Scott DeBoer, executive vice president of technology and products at Micron. “Micron’s leadership in both DRAM and NAND technologies are fueling critical advances in artificial intelligence, 5G and autonomous vehicle experiences, creating exciting opportunities for top talent to join us as we develop and deliver our next generation of technology innovation.”

The Boise, Idaho-base company and its Foundation already have an ongoing relationship with Georgia Tech that includes collaboration with the university’s Center for Engineering Education and Diversity, a peer-to-peer mentoring program, the company’s COVID-19 UV Robot Design Challenge, and alignment with the engineering class curriculum to foster equitable access to education and industry career opportunities for underrepresented students.

The company joins the likes of Microsoft, Airbnb, FanDuel, and Nike as companies choosing Atlanta as the center to place technology hubs and grow their workforces with high-paying tech careers.

The Atlanta Design Center expansion will draw upon STEM career tracks in computer, electrical and electronics engineering creating up to 500 jobs, officials said.

“With the obstacles manufacturers and tech companies across the world are facing, we are glad to see Micron Technology move into the number one state for business where they will have everything they need to succeed and contribute to our thriving economy,” Gov. Brian Kemp said in a statement. “I look forward to seeing the opportunities this creates in Atlanta and to seeing the innovative solutions that will come from this brand new, world-class technology center.”