UPW / Water Systems Operations Engineer

Micron • Clay, NY

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About The Position

Micron Technology’s US Expansion Construction team leads the design and delivery of advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities, including projects in Boise, Idaho, and Clay, New York. The UPW/Water Systems Operations Engineer helps ensure ultra-pure water and industrial water systems are designed, constructed, commissioned, and transitioned into successful operation. The role works with engineering, construction, and operations partners to deliver reliable infrastructure for semiconductor manufacturing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in UPW or industrial water systems engineering, including responsibility for third-party design oversight or management of treatment system design processes.
• Knowledge of high-purity water system design, material selection, passivation requirements, filtration, biological treatment, and hazardous waste management.
• Familiarity with SEMI standards, ASME/BPE high-purity piping requirements, the Clean Water Act, and applicable environmental regulations.
• Proficiency reviewing engineering documents and models using tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, or Navisworks.
• Strong project management and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Certified High Purity Water Specialist certification.
• Experience supporting semiconductor, pharmaceutical, data center, or other high-reliability facilities with complex wet mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of sustainable design practices, including water conservation strategies and energy-efficient utility systems.
• Experience with BIM coordination, clash detection, and integration of PLC/SCADA control systems into facility infrastructure.
• Experience and/or interest in developing Agentic AI workflows to improve engineering processes and team productivity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee third-party design partners developing UPW, water reclamation, pretreatment, reverse osmosis, degasification, and distribution systems.
• Review and validate P&IDs, equipment specifications, system layouts, and engineering deliverables for compliance with project, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with design teams, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to align system designs with facility objectives, schedules, and performance targets.
• Support construction, commissioning, testing, startup, and system validation activities, including coordination of PLC, SCADA, and BIM-enabled workflows.
• Perform technical evaluations, risk assessments, and issue resolution to ensure system reliability, constructability, and operational readiness.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Programs to protect income in the event of illness or injury.
• Paid family leave.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Additional compensation may include bonuses and equity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time