Facilities Technician 4 - Ultra Pure Water (UPW) & Industrial Waste Water (IWW)

Analog Devices•Beaverton, OR

1d•$35 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

As a Facilities Technician 4 – UPW & IWW, you will play a critical role in maintaining and optimizing ultra-pure water (UPW), wastewater treatment, and water reuse systems that support semiconductor manufacturing operations. In this advanced technician role, you will own the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of complex utility systems, ensuring environmental compliance, system reliability, and continuous improvement of water usage and recycling processes.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a technical field (mechanical, electrical, chemical, or related) OR equivalent hands-on experience
Strong working knowledge of: DI/UPW systems and wastewater treatment processes, Mechanical systems (pumps, valves, piping), Basic electrical systems (motors, controls)

Nice To Haves

Experience in a semiconductor manufacturing (wafer fab) environment
Hands-on experience with: Water recycling / reclaim systems and sustainability programs, Chemical handling and hazardous material safety
Familiarity with: Control systems (HMI, PLCs, PID loops), Instrumentation and metrology tools
Experience using SPC, control charts, and data analysis tools

Responsibilities

Operate, monitor, and maintain: 18 MΩ-cm RO/DI (UPW) systems, Industrial wastewater treatment systems, including ACID Waste Neutralization (AWN) and HF treatment, Water recycling and reclaim systems (DI reclaim, IRW – Industrial Reclaim Water)
Perform troubleshooting and repairs across: RO/DI systems, reclaim systems, and wastewater treatment processes, Pumps, motors, valves, and fluid distribution systems, Control systems, sensors, and instrumentation
Plan, schedule, and execute preventive maintenance (PM) activities on: Chillers, CDA systems, boilers, air handlers, Scrubbers and closed-loop cooling systems
Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve system reliability
Operate lab and analytical equipment to perform: DI water quality testing, Wastewater sampling and analysis
Maintain detailed logs and generate reports on system performance
Use Statistical Process Control (SPC) and trend analysis to identify deviations and improve system stability
Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, including discharge limits and reporting requirements
Maintain documentation to support audits and inspections
Track water usage and support water conservation and reduction initiatives
Participate in continuous improvement efforts, including 5S and inventory management