MicroE Ultrapure Water; UPW) Senior Process Engineer
Listed on 2026-11-06
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Engineering
Process Engineer, Chemical Engineering
This position can be based anywhere in North America
Process Engineers on our team serve as key technical partners to customers across the North American market. In this role, you’ll support the sale, execution, commissioning, and operation of complete ultrapure water (UPW) treatment systems for the microelectronics industry.
You’ll apply your expertise in water treatment technologies, customer processes, market conditions, regulations, and competitive solutions to balance capital and operating costs, technical risk, and project success.
Key Responsibilities- Characterize water chemistry and develop design bases, including reclaim-to-UPW applications.
- Select and design unit processes, size equipment, and develop process guarantees.
- Apply advanced treatment technologies, including:
- Solids separation
- Ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, and reverse osmosis—including conventional and high-pH RO
- UV treatment
- Gas-transfer membranes
- Integrate multiple unit operations and collaborate with system integrators on complex flow sheets.
- Evaluate system performance under design and upset conditions, identify potential failure points, and participate in HAZOP reviews.
- Support piloting and benchmarking studies for design, commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
You must be able to act as a system integrator—clearly identifying and communicating how each unit process affects upstream and downstream operations across complex treatment flow sheets.
Industry Leadership and ExpertiseYou’ll build long-term relationships with customers and industry experts, present at conferences and technical forums, and help position Veolia as a UPW leader in the microelectronics market. You’ll also contribute to innovation, support solution and technology development, and train and mentor colleagues in process design.
Qualifications Core Qualifications- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Engineering, preferably Environmental, Chemical, or Mechanical, or an equivalent technical background combining process design and hands‑on UPW system experience.
- 10+ years of experience designing UPW treatment systems; candidates with both process design and field operations experience are preferred.
- Proven experience with UPW treatment processes and system design or operation in the microelectronics industry.
- Demonstrated ability to integrate multiple unit operations into cohesive, optimized treatment systems.
- Experience with process design tools such as Win Flows, WAVE, and/or GasCAD (Liqui-Cel GTM), plus strong proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets.
- Clear, concise communication and presentation skills with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong engineering judgment and adaptability in changing conditions.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to take ownership of system integration.
- Professional Engineer license (PE/P.Eng./Ing.) in the U.S. or Canada, or willingness to obtain one.
- Willingness to travel up to 10% within North America.
At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We offer challenging and meaningful careers, with competitive benefits and flexible work arrangements.
We invest in our employees with a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- AD&D Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement.
Disclaimer:
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**** Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****
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