UPW Systems Engineer – Purity & Process Optimization

Water Otter Job Board; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

In person work

Job summary

Water Otter Job Board is seeking an UPW Engineer to design, operate, and optimize ultra-pure water systems at our high-purity chemical plants in the Mesa area. The role emphasizes maintaining top water quality using RO, DI, UV oxidation, and filtration technologies.

You will monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across cross-functional teams while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 3-5 years of UPW system operation/maintenance experience.
• Strong understanding of water purification technologies (RO, DI, UV).
• Experience with water quality monitoring/control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and optimize UPW systems to meet purity requirements.
• Oversee daily UPW system operation and maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Monitor water quality parameters and enforce regulatory compliance.
• Analyze data to identify trends and propose improvements.
• Lead or participate in UPW system upgrade projects.

Skills

Process control software

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree (plus)

Tools

RO

DI

UV oxidation

Ultrafiltration

Water quality monitoring systems

Job description

Water Otter Job Board is seeking an UPW Engineer to design, operate, and optimize ultra-pure water systems at our high-purity chemical plants in the Mesa area. The role emphasizes maintaining top water quality using RO, DI, UV oxidation, and filtration technologies.

You will monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across cross-functional teams while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.