Process Engineering SME – Microelectronics

Aquatech International

. Serve as a senior technical authority for complex semiconductor water and wastewater treatment systems .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in semiconductor water and wastewater treatment systems, with a strong focus on process engineering, design optimization, and lifecycle cost evaluation. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor engineers, and implement innovative treatment technologies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Semiconductor Water Treatment Systems DesignProcess Engineering LeadershipPFDs and P&IDs ReviewUPW and ZLD Applications ExpertiseTechnical Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Process CalculationsEquipment SizingMass BalancesHydraulic CalculationsChemical TreatmentMembrane TreatmentIon Exchange/PolishingAdvanced OxidationDesign AutomationEngineering Standards Development

Soft Skills

Mentoring EngineersCollaboration Across TeamsTechnical Workshop FacilitationProblem-SolvingRoot-Cause Analysis

Tools & Technologies

Engineering Design Automation ToolsConfiguration ToolsDigital Engineering PlatformsProcess Modeling SoftwareEngineering Cost Development Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PE RegistrationAdvanced Engineering Degree

Industry Keywords

Semiconductor ManufacturingWastewater TreatmentWater Reclaim/ReuseEPC/EPCM Project ExperienceField Startup and Commissioning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a senior technical authority for complex semiconductor water and wastewater treatment systems
Provide hands-on technical leadership to global process engineering teams during concept development, pre-contract engineering, detailed design, commissioning, and system optimization
Guide engineers through technically challenging treatment scenarios and novel applications
Lead and participate in multidisciplinary technical design reviews
Support root-cause analysis and resolution of complex process performance issues
Provide technical support for critical customer discussions
Perform independent QA/QC reviews of process designs, treatment trains, mass balances, hydraulic calculations, process calculations, equipment sizing, and system configurations
Review PFDs, P&IDs, GAs, equipment layouts, datasheets, control philosophies, utility requirements, BOMs, and related engineering deliverables
Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies with project teams
Evaluate and qualify emerging technologies for semiconductor UPW, wastewater treatment, reclaim, and ZLD applications
Develop and maintain standardized Microelectronics Basis of Design packages and engineering content
Contribute to Microelectronics engineering design automation and translate engineering methodologies into automated workflows
Evaluate designs from a total lifecycle perspective, improving water recovery, energy efficiency, chemical efficiency, reliability, maintainability, and operating cost
Collaborate with global engineering, Technology, Applications Engineering, Operations, Commissioning, Supply Chain, and project teams
Mentor and technically develop process engineers across the global organization
Facilitate technical workshops and design reviews
Capture lessons learned and develop systemic engineering improvements
Support engineering quality metrics and KPIs
Maintain awareness of semiconductor manufacturing trends and their impact on treatment requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, Civil Engineering, or related engineering discipline
10+ years of progressively responsible experience designing semiconductor water and wastewater treatment systems
Extensive hands-on process engineering experience supporting semiconductor or advanced microelectronics facilities
Demonstrated technical expertise across UPW, industrial/semiconductor wastewater treatment, water reclaim/reuse, ZLD, membrane treatment, ion exchange/polishing, advanced oxidation, and/or chemical treatment and solids separation
Demonstrated experience developing and reviewing complex process flowsheets
Strong working knowledge of PFDs, P&IDs, process calculations, equipment sizing, equipment specifications, layouts, datasheets, BOMs, and engineering cost development
Demonstrated ability to independently review and challenge complex engineering designs
Strong understanding of equipment efficiency, OPEX impacts, system reliability, maintainability, and lifecycle cost
Experience evaluating and implementing new treatment technologies
Ability to collaborate effectively across global and culturally diverse engineering teams
Demonstrated ability and desire to mentor and technically develop other engineers
Strong written and verbal technical communication skills
PE registration or advanced engineering degree (preferred)
EPC/EPCM project experience (preferred)
Semiconductor owner/operator experience (preferred)
Experience with equipment fabrication and vendor engineering (preferred)
Field startup, commissioning, qualification, and troubleshooting experience (preferred)
Experience developing engineering standards, design libraries, or standardized treatment platforms (preferred)
Experience with process modeling, digital engineering, configuration tools, or engineering design automation (preferred)
Experience evaluating technologies from both CAPEX and lifecycle OPEX perspectives (preferred)
Global engineering or project experience (preferred)
Experience working directly with semiconductor customers and technology suppliers (preferred)
Interest in and willingness to pursue future leadership development and broader organizational responsibility (a plus)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
Fully remote work arrangement