UPW​/Water Systems Operations Engineer

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Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.

The US Expansion Construction team leads the design and delivery of some of the most advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities in the United States, including Micron’s projects in Boise, Idaho and Clay, New York. We work closely with engineering, construction, and operations partners to build highly reliable infrastructure that enables world-class manufacturing while fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.

As an UPW/Water Systems Operations Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring ultra-pure water and industrial water systems are designed, constructed, commissioned, and transitioned into operation successfully. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers, influence critical facility systems, and help deliver one of the most significant semiconductor expansion projects in the country.

• 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

• 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, with strong project management and communication skills

• 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

Semiconductor Facilities Engineer 3

Relocation Level: TBD

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The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:

$89,000.00 - $ a year

Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.

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