Wastewater Treatment Engineer

LotusWorks; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life, Short-Term, Long-Term Disability

Training and Education Assistance

401k Retirement Plan

Extra Annual Leave with Years of Serve

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Recognition Rewards

Job summary

LotusWorks is seeking a Water Treatment Engineer for Hillsboro, OR to support ultrapure and wastewater systems in a semiconductor manufacturing environment. You will analyze data, troubleshoot, and optimize processes to improve reliability and performance, collaborating with engineering teams to refine SOPs and maintenance plans.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in water treatment operations, a Bachelor's in engineering, and strong data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in wastewater or ultrapure water treatment system operations and maintenance engineering.
• Semiconductor or high-purity water treatment experience is a plus.
• Strong technical knowledge of water treatment systems.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret and act on complex system data.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess the condition and performance of wastewater treatment systems
• Analyze operational data (pressure, flow rate, conductivity, etc.) to optimize system performance
• Adjust maintenance schedules based on system performance data and trends.
• Troubleshoot and optimize chemical dosing and regeneration parameters to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
• Identify and analyze biological, chemical, or particulate fouling sources.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to modify operational parameters or implement pre-treatment strategies.
• Develop, update, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance with performance and safety standards.
• Any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned to you in your role.

Skills

Wastewater treatment

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

System optimization

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental Engineering

Tools

SCADA

Job description

LotusWorks is an Engineering Services provider specializing in managing Commissioning, Construction Services, Calibration, Operations & Maintenance scopes of work within global manufacturing facilities. LotusWorks operates globally across EMEA and North America partnering with the world's leading manufacturers across the Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical & Biologics, Medical Device and Data Center sectors. Our team of Engineering and Technical professionals is immersed in cutting-edge technologies and innovations. LotusWorks is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, integral to our people-first approach.

We are seeking a skilled Water Treatment Engineer to support the performance, reliability, and optimization of ultrapure and wastewater treatment systems in a semiconductor manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with wastewater treatment systems, strong data analysis skills, and a proven ability to troubleshoot and enhance complex water treatment processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess the condition and performance of wastewater treatment systems
• Analyze operational data (pressure, flow rate, conductivity, etc.) to optimize system performance
• Adjust maintenance schedules based on system performance data and trends.
• Troubleshoot and optimize chemical dosing and regeneration parameters to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
• Identify and analyze biological, chemical, or particulate fouling sources.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to modify operational parameters or implement pre-treatment strategies.
• Develop, update, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance with performance and safety standards.
• Any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned to you in your role.

Skills Required

• 3+ years in wastewater or ultrapure water treatment system operations and maintenance engineering.
• Semiconductor or high-purity water treatment experience is a plus.
• Strong technical knowledge of water treatment systems
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret and act on complex system data.

Education / Licenses / Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
• Proof of education, licenses, and certifications will be required where applicable.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life, Short-Term, Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Training and Education Assistance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Extra Annual Leave with Years of Service
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Recognition Rewards

LotusWorks is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered.