Senior UPW Systems Engineer — Lead Reliability & Start-up

TEEMA Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA Group in Phoenix, Arizona seeks a Sr. Staff Engineer for Ultra-Pure Water (UPW) to collaborate with design vendors and ensure system requirements are met.

You will review engineering drawings, submittals, monitor construction, support commissioning, and manage documentation to ensure water quality and system reliability across site production areas. The role requires 8+ years of UPW experience in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing, a Bachelor's in engineering, and strong analytical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, or Process Engineering or equivalent combination of education, certifications, and directly related experience.
• 8+ years of experience in UPW systems engineering (design and operations), preferably in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of UPW systems, water treatment technologies, and industry standards.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of adjacent disciplines (automation, wastewater, gas, chemicals).
• Proficiency in MS Office, Bluebeam, and engineering tools.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in semiconductor facility design, construction, commissioning, and start-up.
• Master's degree highly preferred.
• Professional Engineering License (PE) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with UPW design vendors to ensure system requirements and specifications are met.
• Review engineering drawings, submittals, and monitor construction progress.
• Support commissioning activities, including equipment preparation, operational testing, and system validation.
• Identify and resolve abnormalities during construction and start-up phases.
• Manage documentation, manuals, and handover processes for UPW systems.
• Conduct training and on-the-job training (OJT) for operations and maintenance teams.
• Oversee production and delivery of UPW to site production areas, ensuring system reliability and water quality standards.
• Collaborate with WWT/BRF engineering teams for integrated water management strategies.
• Develop preventive maintenance programs and emergency response procedures.
• Implement technology upgrades to improve reliability, efficiency, and sustainability.
• Perform system capacity planning, troubleshooting, and sustaining activities to meet dynamic production demands.
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to optimize system performance and streamline maintenance strategies.
• Maintain accurate documentation for operational and maintenance procedures.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and corporate standards.

Skills

UPW systems engineering

Semiconductor experience

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Mechanical knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Environmental/Process Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

PE license (optional)

Tools

MS Office

Bluebeam

Engineering tools (DOE, simulations)

Job description

TEEMA Group in Phoenix, Arizona seeks a Sr. Staff Engineer for Ultra-Pure Water (UPW) to collaborate with design vendors and ensure system requirements are met.

You will review engineering drawings, submittals, monitor construction, support commissioning, and manage documentation to ensure water quality and system reliability across site production areas. The role requires 8+ years of UPW experience in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing, a Bachelor's in engineering, and strong analytical