Sr Engineer, Ultrapure Water

Micron Technology, Inc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Boise, Idaho seeks an Ultrapure Water Engineer to design, commission, operate, and optimize ultrapure water and water reclaim systems for new and existing facilities.

You will partner with operations, maintenance, construction and engineering teams to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant performance, using data analytics to drive improvements. The role emphasizes collaboration across facilities, safety, and cost-reduction initiatives while supporting strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or related technical field or equivalent experience.
• Three+ years engineering experience in industrial water, utilities, facilities, or related systems.
• Knowledge of engineering design principles, commissioning and process improvement.
• Understanding of safety laws and practices (lockout/tagout, PPE, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Provide design, construction, commissioning, operation and optimization of ultrapure water and water reclaim systems.
• Review designs, calculations, submittals, RFIs, and configurations for quality and compliance.
• Monitor performance via SCADA, IoT, and digital tools to improve reliability.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, construction and vendor teams on projects and changes.
• Support safety, environmental compliance, quality improvement and cost reduction in facilities operations.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Data analytics

SCADA monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Chemistry

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Req ID: JR108527 Sr Engineer, Ultrapure Water

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.

We are building the next generation of semiconductor manufacturing in Boise, Idaho, and our Facilities team plays a critical role in enabling reliable, sustainable, and high-performing operations. Join a collaborative environment where innovation, safety, and continuous improvement are at the center of everything we do. Together, we design, build, and maintain the infrastructure that powers advanced memory manufacturing.

As an Ultrapure Water (UPW) Engineer, you will support the design, construction, commissioning, and operation of water treatment and reclaim systems for both our new manufacturing fab and existing technology development facilities. In this role, you will partner with operations, maintenance, construction, and engineering teams to ensure systems operate safely, efficiently, and within specification. You will also harness data analytics and digital tools to find opportunities for improvement, enhance system performance, and support strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Provide engineering support for the design, construction, commissioning, operation, and optimization of ultrapure water and water reclaim systems
• Review engineering designs, calculations, equipment submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and system configurations to ensure quality, functionality, and compliance
• Monitor system performance using SCADA, SPC, IoT, and other digital tools to identify issues, drive improvements, and support reliable operations
• Partner with operations, maintenance, construction, and vendor teams to complete projects, manage system changes, and resolve technical challenges
• Promote safety, environmental compliance, quality improvement, and cost reduction initiatives across facilities operations

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience
• Three or more years of engineering experience supporting industrial water, utilities, facilities, or related systems
• Knowledge of engineering design principles, system fixing, commissioning, and process improvement methodologies
• Understanding of safety laws and practices, including lockout/tagout, hazardous energy isolation, PPE, and chemical safety requirements
• Strong project management, communication, organization, and multi-functional collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification in a relevant field
• Three or more years of facilities or plant operations experience in semiconductor manufacturing
• Experience with ultrapure water, water reclaim, or other critical facilities systems in a manufacturing environment
• Experience using digital tools, data analytics, and AI-enabled technologies to improve engineering efficiency, support technical decision-making, and enhance operational performance

Job Profile(s):

Semiconductor Facilities Engineer 2 - Semiconductor Facilities Engineer 4

Relocation Level:

TBD

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on Benefits | Micron Technology, Inc

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, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.