Senior Process Water Engineer

Micron Technology; George Town; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology in Penang, Malaysia invites applications for a Senior Process Water Engineer to lead advanced water treatment projects including RODI, WWTP, water reclaim and scrubber systems. You will define project scope, supervise construction, and ensure safety and quality across the lifecycle.

You will coordinate design input, site inspections, testing, handover, and audits, while driving reliability improvements and environmental compliance in a fast-paced semiconductor environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, environmental or chemical engineering, or physics, with 5+ years in semiconductor.
• DOE CePIETSO/CePSO certification considered an advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and balance dynamic priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork capabilities.
• Experience in project management, contractor coordination, cost, schedule, quality and risk control.
• Proactive, safety-focused and able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate projects to ensure timely, safe, and quality execution at site.
• Monitor scope, schedule, cost, quality, and safety; propose mitigations.
• Conduct regular site inspections, progress reviews and tests.
• Provide input during concept/detailed design, tender, construction and handover.
• Coordinate shutdowns, tie-ins, modifications, and commissioning.
• Ensure as-built drawings, testing records and manuals are completed before close-out.
• Track non-conformances, punch lists and corrective actions.
• Review high-risk activities and mitigation plans before execution.
• Support audits and compliance evidence.
• Responsible for design, operation, maintenance, reliability and regulatory compliance.
• Lead troubleshooting and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Develop strategies to improve water conservation and reclaim efficiency.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, EHS, consultants and regulators.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Project management

Problem solving

Safety oriented

AI tools usage

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s in Environmental Engineering

Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering

Physics

Tools

AutoCAD

PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

AI tools

Job description

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

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.

Job Scope

This is a unique opportunity to lead and develop advanced water treatment systems at Micron. As a Senior Process Water Engineer, you will drive the smooth implementation of projects related to RODI, WWTP, water reclaim, and scrubber systems. You will establish project scope and supervise construction to ensure exceptional quality and safety standards are preserved.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate projects to ensure timely, safe, and quality execution at site.
• Monitor project scope, schedule, cost, quality, and safety performance, advancing risks with proposed mitigation actions.
• Conduct regular site inspections, progress reviews, system walkdowns, line checks, testing, and coordination meetings.
• Provide technical input during concept design, detailed design, tender, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover phases.
• Coordinate system shutdowns, tie-ins, modifications, expansions, and commissioning activities while minimizing operational impact.
• Ensure project documentation, including as-built drawings, testing records, operation manuals, training records, and handover documents, is completed before project close-out.
• Track non-conformances, punch lists, defects and corrective actions through closure.
• Review high-risk construction activities, work methods, job hazard analyses and mitigation plans before execution.
• Support internal, corporate, customer, and RBA-related audits and evidence of compliance.
• Responsible for design, operation, maintenance, reliability, and compliance with environmental regulations and company standards.
• Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve water conservation, recycling, reclaim efficiency, wastewater treatment performance, and environmental sustainability objectives.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, EHS, engineering, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Environmental / Chemical Engineering, Physics with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the semiconductor field.
• Certified Professional under DOE regulations - CePIETSO, CePSO will be added advantages.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to multi-task and balance dynamic priorities.
• Good interpersonal skills and a strong teammate.
• Ability to participate in a multi-functional team environment.
• Proficient in PPT, Excel & presentation skills.
• Experienced in AutoCAD and exposed to the manufacturing environment.
• Relevant experience in industrial, semiconductor, greenfield, brownfield, construction, or facilities projects.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Strong project management, contractor management, collaborator coordination, cost, schedule, quality and risk control capability.
• Strong ownership, communication, problem-solving, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
• Proactive, diligent, safety-focused, and able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Good proficiency in AI tools and AI-enabled ways of working to improve efficiency, productivity, and decision-making.

About Micron Technology, Inc.

We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all. With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications that unleash opportunities — from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.

Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.

AI alert : Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate’s true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.