Water Facilities Engineer

SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc.•Kissimmee, FL

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Water Engineer will act as the system owner and subject matter expert who is responsible for safety, capacity, reliability, documentation, and advanced troubleshooting of Ultrapure Water, Process Cooling Water, Industrial Reclaim, and Industrial Waste Treatment systems & equipment supporting the Semiconductor fab. The Water Engineer will own developing documentation such as PM Job plans, operating procedures, troubleshooting specifications & training programs and commissioning as well as engaging with technicians and service providers in the field to ensure our water systems are safe and well maintained. The Water Engineer may also provide design and construction support for projects. The Water Engineer will work in cooperation with other engineers, technicians, and managers to ensure that all process specifications are met, and to ensure efficient completion of projects. Senior/experienced engineers will also act as a mentor to junior engineers. At SkyWater, our ingenuity helps improve lives around the world by manufacturing U.S. made semiconductors that are essential ingredients of modern life. Automotive safety enhancements, life-saving medical devices, consumer electronics and American security require semiconductors. Working in our Minnesota headquarters, Florida, or Texas location — employees join together to improve the world. Joining our U.S. - based team means contributing to and learning about the commercialization of some of the most exciting technologies the world has ever seen. We are turning “science fiction” into everyday reality through technologies such as superconducting, 3D integrated circuits or computer chips, carbon nanotubes, photonic logic devices, micro electro-mechanical systems and other emerging device topologies. We manufacture products for aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer and industrial markets, to name a few. Our customers include emerging leaders who rely on our intellectual property security and quality manufacturing services. SkyWater’s values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Empowerment and Growth Mindset guide us to cultivate an empowered, learning environment. We also invest in developing highly skilled, dedicated employees — and employees who are entering the workforce for the first time, from the military, and a variety of educational backgrounds.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical and / or Mechanical Engineering, or related equivalent experience.
5 - 7 years of fab experience in the semiconductor industry.
Must have prior experience with ultrapure water (UPW) system design.
Prior experience with industrial waste treatment, water treatment, and ultrapure water system design, construction, commissioning, and operations.
US Citizenship Required: This position will require the holding of, or ability to obtain, a US government security clearance.
Ability to read, interpret, and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
The ability to work cooperatively with other technicians, supervisors, engineers, and managers.
Proficient with various engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
Knowledge of infrastructure design.
Well-developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
Proficient with technical writing, office software (Microsoft Office), discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, Revit, etc.), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer license

Responsibilities

Understand and apply 5S methodology in workspaces and processes to increase efficiency and safety.
Provide support of operational and maintenance issues, during and after normal business hours, to assist with technical system problems.
Assist/lead in troubleshooting and identifying countermeasures of system operational issues.
Review and analyze data for equipment/systems to ensure they are running within specifications.
Maintaining a technical focus on problem solving, root cause analysis, engineering design, cost estimating, financial management, and project management.
Forecasting system capacity needs based on current and future demand projections.
Develop plans to accommodate projected system demand needs.
Identify capacity concerns, and analyze data to predict utility/chemical use.
Plan and incorporate future-ready techniques, concept development, operating strategies, and various design requirements that account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.
Develops System Documentation including Preventative and Corrective Maintenance (PM/CM) Job Plans, Operating Instructions (OI), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Out of Control Action Plans (OCAP), and Training; identifies opportunities for improvement.
Ensure all requirements as specified by the manufacturer of equipment systems are met, and equipment operations, repairs, modifications, and maintenance meet environmental protection requirements.
Identifies opportunities to reduce the overall cost including outsource vs. insource, alternate suppliers, PM Frequency optimization, etc.
Forecasting associated costs and managing expenditures for new construction and/or sustaining operations and report deviations to management.
Working to integrate reliability focus and risk analysis to include Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), system design, system startup/commissioning, system construction, training, and 8D problem solving methods on any equipment failures or impacts to production.
Supports other sections and/or departments, as necessary.
Work closely with internal customer organizations and service providers to prevent downtime, maximize equipment performance, and maintain effective communication.
Provides Training and Troubleshooting to technicians to ensure safe troubleshooting, operations and maintenance work.
Incorporate and standardize best practices into site specifications, standards, and procedures.
Seek out innovative concepts/technologies and drive to implementation.
Additional duties based on business needs, including ERT.
If hired for this position, you may be required to participate in and perform Emergency Response Team (ERT) duties as an essential part of the role. These duties may include responding to incidents, such as medical emergencies, chemical spills, fire response, or addressing any other disruptions to business operations. If you are selected by your manager to become a part of ERT, participation is mandatory.