UPW / Water Systems Operations Engineer

Micron; Town of Clay (NY); On-site; USD 98,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking an UPW/Water Systems Operations Engineer to oversee ultra-pure water systems for major US expansion projects in Clay, NY and Boise, ID. You will review designs, support commissioning, and coordinate PLC/SCADA workflows to ensure reliable facility operations.

A bachelor's degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering and experience with UPW systems, ASME/BPE piping, SEMI standards, and tooling like AutoCAD/Revit/Navisworks are preferred.

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 third-party design oversight.
• Knowledge of high-purity water system design, material selection, passivation, filtration, and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with SEMI, ASME/BPE piping, Clean Water Act, and environmental regulations.
• Proficiency reviewing engineering documents with AutoCAD/Revit/Navisworks; strong project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee third-party design partners for UPW, water reclamation, pretreatment, RO, degasification, and distribution systems.
• Review P&IDs, equipment specs, layouts, and deliverables for compliance with requirements.
• Collaborate with design teams, contractors, vendors, and stakeholders to align designs with objectives and schedules.
• Support construction, commissioning, testing, startup, and system validation; coordinate PLC, SCADA, BIM workflows.
• Perform risk assessments and issue resolutions to ensure reliability and operational readiness.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field

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

US base salary range

Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is: $98,000.00 - $166,000.00 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.

Benefits

Micron offers 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 po