Microelectronics Ultrapure Water (UPW) Senior Process Engineer

Veolia Environnement SA•Phoenix, AZ

14d

About The Position

Process Engineers on our Process Engineering team are key partners for customers in the North American market. As a creative technical leader, you'll support the successful sale, execution, commissioning, and operation of complete system solutions for customers' ultrapure water (UPW) treatment needs. To deliver winning solutions, you'll apply deep technical knowledge of our solutions and technologies combined with an understanding of the customer's process, the market, regulations, and our competitors to continually balance capital and operating costs and technical risk with project success.

Requirements

Bachelor's or advanced degree in an Engineering field – Environmental, Chemical, or Mechanical preferred, or other technical discipline with a combination of process design and hands-on UPW system experience.
10+ years of relevant experience in UPW treatment design - a combination of process design experience with a background in field operations will be considered.
Demonstrated experience with UPW treatment processes and system design/operation for the microelectronics industry.
Proven ability to integrate multiple unit operations into cohesive, optimized treatment systems.
Clear, concise communication and presentation skills with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to exercise strong engineering judgment under changing conditions.
Strong team collaboration skills and ability to take ownership of the system integration process.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with process design software/tools such as WinFlows, WAVE, and/or GasCAD (Liqui-Cel GTM), along with strong proficiency with spreadsheet tools (Google Sheets, Excel).
Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE / P.Eng. / Ing.) in a US or Canadian jurisdiction, or willingness to obtain licensure.
Willingness to travel up to 10% within North America.

Responsibilities

Lead the process design of ultrapure water treatment solutions for the microelectronics industry.
Water chemistry characterization and design basis development, including reclaim-to-UPW applications.
Unit process selection and design, equipment sizing, and process guarantees.
Application of advanced treatment technologies including solids separation, low and high pressure membrane treatment (ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, reverse osmosis - conventional and high-pH), ion exchange, UV treatment, and gas-transfer membrane processes to meet the stringent requirements specific to the microelectronics industry.
Owning the system integration across multiple unit operations, and/or work in close collaboration with a dedicated system integrator on complex flowsheets.
Evaluation of system operation under both design and upset conditions, identification of potential points of failure, and participation in detailed hazard and operability reviews (HAZOPs).
Engagement in piloting and benchmarking treatability studies as part of design, commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of UPW treatment solutions.
Build long-term relationships with customers and key experts in the industry and present at industry conferences and technical forums to position Veolia as UPW experts within the microelectronics market.
Serve as an expert within the business, participating in innovation of solutions, technologies, and markets, and training and mentoring others in process design.