Microelectronics Project Engineer - Entry Level

AQUATECH INTERNATIONAL LLC•USA, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Aquatech has an immediate need for a full-time Microelectronics Entry Level Project Engineer to support global semiconductor, advanced packaging, solar manufacturing, and data center projects. This role is responsible for supporting technical execution, engineering coordination, project delivery, startup readiness, and operational success for highly complex industrial utility systems associated with advanced manufacturing facilities. The successful candidate will work closely with the Microelectronics Project Manager, a team of Project Engineers; and multidisciplinary engineering teams to support engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, commissioning, startup, qualification, and operational turnover activities. This role differs from a traditional Project Engineer position by requiring the candidate to develop a strong understanding of microelectronics industry related equipment including wastewater treatment, water reclaim, ultrapure water, and zero liquid discharge/thermal systems. The candidate will be given direct exposure to design, theory of operations, standards and specifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Civil, or related discipline).
Strong communication skills, written and verbal
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
0-1 yrs experience

Nice To Haves

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, specifications, and technical documents.
Experience using AutoCAD, Navisworks, Primavera P6, MS Project, SAP, or related engineering/project execution software.

Responsibilities

Support technical execution and coordination for microelectronics utility infrastructure projects.
Work closely with the Project Manager to support engineering integration, schedule alignment, issue resolution, and execution coordination.
Review and support development of Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), General Arrangements (GA), utility integration drawings, control philosophies, and startup documentation.
Monitor engineering deliverables, action items, document status, and technical interfaces to support timely project execution.
Support engineering reviews of vendor quotations, equipment submittmits, purchase requisitions, and technical compliance evaluations.
Coordinate responses to Requests for Information (RFIs), customer comments, and interdisciplinary technical issues.
Support technical reviews including constructability reviews, operability reviews, maintainability reviews, and risk assessments.
Support field execution activities including installation reviews, field coordination, commissioning support, startup planning, and operational turnover.
Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), integrated testing, and startup activities.
Coordinate with construction teams, startup teams, operations personnel, subcontractors, and customers.
Support troubleshooting and resolution of technical and field execution issues.
Support turnover package development, punch list tracking, and startup readiness activities.
Assist with operational stabilization and system performance verification activities.
Support accelerated startup schedules and schedule recovery efforts as required.
Interface directly with customers, vendors, engineering organizations, and construction teams.
Work effectively within matrix organizations across multiple disciplines and geographies.
Participate in customer meetings, technical reviews, startup meetings, and execution planning sessions.
Support coordination between global engineering centers, fabrication teams, site teams, and execution organizations.