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Micron Technology

UPW / Water Systems Operations Engineer

Micron Technology

Syracuse, NY · full time

$89,000 – $151,000

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What this role is

This role oversees the design, construction, and commissioning of ultra-pure water and industrial water systems for Micron's semiconductor manufacturing facilities, managing third-party engineers and vendors to ensure compliance with technical and regulatory standards. It suits engineers with environmental or chemical backgrounds who want to grow technically while leading complex infrastructure projects in high-tech manufacturing.

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What they ask for

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field
  • At least 2 years managing third-party design or design processes for water/wastewater treatment systems
  • Understanding of UPW and industrial water system design including material selection, passivation, biological treatment, and filtration
  • Knowledge of industry standards and regulations including SEMI standards, ASME/BPE high-purity piping, Clean Water Act
  • Ability to review engineering work including P&IDs, 3D models, and specifications

Nice to have

  • PE or Certified High Purity Water Specialist certification
  • Experience supervising third-party designs for semiconductor, pharmaceutical, or data center facilities
  • Knowledge of sustainable design practices and water conservation
  • Familiarity with clash detection using BIM tools
  • Experience with PLC/SCADA control systems for design coordination
  • Experience or interest in developing Agentic AI workflows
  • Mentoring capability and cross-team collaboration skills

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