Water Engineer – Central Utility Plant (CPU)
Core
Technical ownership and optimization of water treatment and distribution systems supporting a 300mm semiconductor fabrication facility.
Role type
Water Engineer (Central Utility Plant)
Builds
Ultrapure water (UPW) and associated utility systems for semiconductor manufacturing
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Industrial Utilities
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
UPW systems, RO membrane systems, ion exchange technologies, chemical treatment processes, SCADA systems, PLC controls, water chemistry, root cause analysis (8D, RCA, FMEA), project management, permit compliance
Preferred skills
300mm fab experience, advanced UPW systems in high-volume manufacturing, Professional Engineer (PE) license, Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt, sustainability and water reclamation programs
Technologies
SCADA, PLC, 8D, RCA, FMEA
Responsibilities
Own site water systems (UPW, RO, DIW, industrial, potable, chemical delivery), develop and execute reliability strategies, ensure compliance with semiconductor water specs, lead troubleshooting and support 24/7 operations, reduce water/chemical/energy use and waste, define PM programs and optimize predictive maintenance, lead system upgrades and capacity expansions, ensure EPA/local/wastewater permit compliance, monitor systems via SCADA/facility systems, develop KPIs and dashboards
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC