UPW / Water Systems Operations Engineer

Micron Technology, Inc; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 89,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc., a world leader in memory and storage solutions, is hiring an UPW/Water Systems Operations Engineer for its US expansion. You will oversee UPW, water reclamation, pretreatment, RO, and distribution systems, review P&IDs and equipment specs, and coordinate with design teams and contractors to ensure regulatory compliance and operational readiness.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering, with experience in high-purity water systems,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in UPW or industrial water systems engineering, including responsibility for third-party design oversight or management of treatment system design processes.
• Knowledge of high-purity water system design, material selection, passivation, filtration, and hazardous waste management.
• Familiarity with SEMI standards, ASME/BPE piping, Clean Water Act, and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee third-party design partners developing UPW, water reclamation, pretreatment, RO, degasification, and distribution systems.
• Review and validate P&IDs, equipment specifications, system layouts, and engineering deliverables for compliance with project, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with design teams, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to align system designs with objectives, schedules, and performance targets.
• Support construction, commissioning, testing, startup, and system validation activities, including coordination of PLC, SCADA, and BIM-enabled workflows.
• Perform technical evaluations and risk assessments to ensure system reliability and operability.

Skills

UPW Systems

Third-party oversight

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

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.

The US Expansion Construction team leads the design and delivery of some of the most advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities in the United States, including Micron’s projects in Boise, Idaho and Clay, New York. We work closely with engineering, construction, and operations partners to build highly reliable infrastructure that enables world-class manufacturing while fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.

As an UPW/Water Systems Operations Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring ultra-pure water and industrial water systems are designed, constructed, commissioned, and transitioned into operation successfully. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers, influence critical facility systems, and help deliver one of the most significant semiconductor expansion projects in the country.

Responsibilities

• Oversee third-party design partners developing UPW, water reclamation, pretreatment, reverse osmosis, degasification, and distribution systems
• Review and validate P&IDs, equipment specifications, system layouts, and engineering deliverables for compliance with project, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with design teams, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to align system designs with facility objectives, schedules, and performance targets
• Support construction, commissioning, testing, startup, and system validation activities, including coordination of PLC, SCADA, and BIM-enabled workflows
• Perform technical evaluations, risk assessments, and issue resolution to ensure system reliability, constructability, and operational readiness

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience in UPW or industrial water systems engineering, including responsibility for third-party design oversight or management of treatment system design processes
• Knowledge of high-purity water system design, material selection, passivation requirements, filtration, biological treatment, and hazardous waste management
• Familiarity with SEMI standards, ASME/BPE high-purity piping requirements, the Clean Water Act, and applicable environmental regulations
• Proficiency reviewing engineering documents and models using tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, or Navisworks, with strong project management and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Certified High Purity Water Specialist certification
• Experience supporting semiconductor, pharmaceutical, data center, or other high-reliability facilities with complex wet mechanical systems
• Knowledge of sustainable design practices, including water conservation strategies and energy-efficient utility systems
• Experience with BIM coordination, clash detection, and integration of PLC/SCADA control systems into facility infrastructure
• Experience and/or interest in developing Agentic AI workflows to improve engineering processes and team productivity

Job Profile(s)

Semiconductor Facilities Engineer 3

Relocation Level: TBD

Before Getting Started

• Hiring managers may view your performance appraisals, original resume, transcripts or other performance-related documentation in your personal file.
• If you are selected to interview for a position, you must notify your direct supervisor before participating in the interview process.

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:

$89,000.00 - $151,000.00 a year

Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base pay for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

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.

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.