Facilities Ultra Pure Water and Waste Water Engineer

Micron Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology in Singapore is looking for a Facilities UPW/WWTP Engineer. This role is essential for managing the operations of Ultra-Pure Water and wastewater systems, ensuring their reliability, and implementing improvements. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree and experience in water treatment systems.

As a Facilities Engineer, you will oversee engineering projects, manage costs and budgets, and collaborate across departments to meet production goals. A growth mindset and collaboration skills are vital for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in operation and maintenance of water treatment systems.
• Experience in the semiconductor industry is a plus.
• Growth mindset with a passion for continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Manage upgrade and maintenance of UPW plants and wastewater systems.
• Drive continual improvement for system reliability.
• Ensure timely response to system interruptions.

Skills

Statistical process control (SPC)

Microsoft Office

Collaboration

Leadership

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomolecular Engineering or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

The Facilities UPW/WWTP Engineer provides engineering support responsible for planning, ensuring accurate operations and maintenance of the Ultra‑Pure Water (UPW) and Wastewater (WW) systems. The role involves fixing and responding to issue interruptions as well as managing engineering projects such as upgrades, retrofits and expansions.

Responsibilities

• Manage upgrade, engineering and maintenance of all UPW plants, industrial wastewater plant, fluoride waste treatment plants, water/wastewater reclaim systems (e.g., Local Scrubber Reclaim LSR, Local Scrubber Reclaim Reject Recycling LSRRR) and related base‑build installations.
• Lead and manage targets, objectives and tasks toward achieving sustainability goals for water and waste.
• Drive continual improvement programs targeting quality and reliability of systems to ensure maximum uptime and minimal impact to production. Train and lead the team to identify root causes and implement corrective/ preventive actions.
• Ensure timely response to out‑of‑spec conditions or system interruptions that impact production, and follow up with improvement plans.
• Continuously benchmark Micron and industry best practices in developing a world‑class UPW/WW team.
• Establish area budgets, manage costs associated with maintenance/project activities, and lead cost‑reduction programs for service contracts.
• Establish and regularly measure current and past performance metrics for improvements and decision‑making.
• Manage various administrative and engineering databases used for job tracking, engineering data, capital equipment facilitation and critical system loads.
• Lead and manage all aspects of EHS for the section, ensuring compliance to regulations and promoting safety priorities.
• Collaborate with other sections, departments and corporate groups to support common goals and projects.
• Lead the team by providing comprehensive solutions that consider wider implications and link related elements.
• Set and communicate goals, motivate the team, oversee employee development, develop performance plans for all direct employees and conduct performance evaluations.
• Provide constructive feedback, effective coaching and impart knowledge and expertise to others.
• Ensure completion of required learning items and reports within stipulated time.
• Provide supervisory support for startup of new equipment, ensuring proper interface with related systems (M&E, Chem/Gas, etc.).
• Make decisions with minimal guidance, considering risk, uncertainty and upside gains.
• Ensure leaders conduct routine (weekly) MBWA ensuring all facilities disciplines are met.
• Align tasks and goals of the section to align with Fab10 strategies and objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomolecular Engineering or Environmental Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in statistical process control (SPC), Microsoft Office and Copilot.
• At least 3 years of hands‑on experience in operation and maintenance of water treatment systems such as UPW, WWT, Reclaim and DIW.
• Effective communicator, able to collaborate across all levels.
• Growth mindset with a passion for continuous learning.
• Internship or experience in the semiconductor industry is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership and a track record of impact.
• Interest in and knowledge of the semiconductor industry and Micron is preferred.
• Embodies Micron’s core values: People, Innovation, Tenacity, Collaboration, Customer Focus.

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Relocation level: (TBD)

Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.