Mechanical Process Engineer

RigUp, Inc.; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

RigUp, Inc. in Boise, Idaho, is seeking a Process/Mechanical Engineering Owner’s Representative to review designs and oversee complex process and mechanical systems for semiconductor manufacturing facilities. The role collaborates with client owners, site personnel, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure designs meet project requirements and integrate with construction.

Requires ABET‑accredited B.S. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years in wastewater/semiconductor facilities, and strong

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years wastewater treatment facilities engineering experience.
• 3+ years chemical/mechanical facilities engineering experience with ultrapure water, chemical and gas distribution, piping and exhaust, plumbing and waste drains, pumps and tank storage.
• 3+ years of experience with design project delivery processes.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish design requirements and develop construction documents for complex manufacturing tools and facility infrastructure.
• Provide technical oversight for piping and equipment: water and wastewater, chemical distribution, process piping and exhaust, plumbing and waste drains, pumps and tank storage.
• Review and feedback on engineering designs, specifications, drawings, and construction documents.
• Edit client specifications and engineering standards.
• Review P&IDs and layout drawings; coordinate with multidisciplinary teams through the review process.
• Support engineering calculations, equipment sizing, selection, and specification.
• Assist with retrofits of existing building systems and integration into manufacturing facilities.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Collaboration across teams

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Location: Boise, ID Work Arrangement: Hybrid, with periodic onsite requirements

Degree Requirement:Bachelor’s in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university

Position Overview

The Process/Mechanical Engineering Owner’s Representative will support semiconductor manufacturing facility projects on behalf of the client. This role focuses on reviewing engineering designs, specifications, drawings, and construction documents for complex process and mechanical systems. The successful candidate will collaborate with client owners, site personnel, and multidisciplinary design teams to ensure designs meet project requirements and support construction and facility integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish design requirements and support the development of construction documents for complex manufacturing tools and facility infrastructure.
• Provide technical engineering oversight for piping and equipment associated with:
• Water and wastewater systems
• Process chemical distribution
• Process piping and exhaust systems
• Plumbing and waste drains
• Pumps, tank storage, and related mechanical systems
• Review and provide feedback on engineering designs, specifications, drawings, and construction documents.
• Edit client specifications and engineering standards.
• Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Layout drawings and design details
• Review vendor submittals, Requests for Information (RFIs), and construction documentation.
• Support engineering calculations, equipment and component sizing, selection, and specification.
• Assist with retrofits of existing building systems.
• Provide construction-phase support and assist with integrating systems into manufacturing facilities.
• Coordinate with client owners, site personnel, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to drive design and construction documents through the review process.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• At least 5 years of practical wastewater treatment facilities engineering experience, with an emphasis on waste system chemistry in semiconductor facilities.
• At least 3 years of chemical/mechanical facilities engineering experience involving systems such as:
• Ultrapure water
• Chemical and gas distribution
• Process piping and exhaust
• Plumbing and waste drains
• Pumps and tank storage/design
• Related chemical and mechanical facility systems
• At least 3 years of experience with design project delivery processes.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience with complex semiconductor manufacturing tools, including their manufacture, installation, or use in cleanroom environments.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Forward-thinking mindset and willingness to contribute innovative ideas.
• Ability to learn quickly and expand technical knowledge.
• Interest in buildings and construction.
• At least 3 years of field experience.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Work Location and Schedule

• Hybrid
• Onsite work required approximately 50% of the first month.
• After the first month, onsite work will decrease to approximately one week per month.
• Project work will support client manufacturing facilities in Boise, Idaho.

Physical Requirements

The position requires site visits and walks at active construction sites in various stages of development. Candidates must be able to:

• Walk long distances and sit or stand for extended periods.
• Bend, stoop, twist, and crawl.
• Climb ladders and work on catwalks.
• Work in confined or small spaces.
• Lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

Other Requirements

• Must successfully complete a background check and drug screening.
• Must be fully authorized to work for any client in the United States.
• Visa sponsorship or continuation of visa sponsorship is not available for this position.