Microelectronics Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX (NOW HIRING)

Hybrid • USA - USA, PA 00000; Houston TX - Houston, TX 77002

Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage Up to 25%

At Aquatech, we tackle the challenges of critical minerals, water scarcity, and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that enable competitive, sustainable infrastructure. As a leading global provider of water and industrial process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals by implementing innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Learn more at www.aquatech.com

We are seeking an experienced and highly driven Systems Integration Engineer to support the continued expansion of Aquatech's Global Microelectronics Team. This role is critical to strengthening our technical execution capabilities across semiconductor and advanced manufacturing markets, with responsibilities spanning ultra-pure water (UPW) and wastewater treatment systems, onsite commissioning and startup, development of semiconductor-focused standards and methods, and design layout recommendations that promote efficient operations, maintainability, and long-term system reliability.

The position will serve as a key collaborative bridge between engineering, operations, and end users, helping to establish the technical documentation, design approaches, execution methodologies, and market understanding necessary to support rapid growth within the microelectronics sector. The role will also play an important part in educating both customers and internal teams on semiconductor facility requirements, industry expectations, and best practices associated with high-purity water and wastewater systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development and execution of ultra-pure water (UPW), wastewater treatment, water reuse, and related utility systems for semiconductor and advanced manufacturing facilities.
• Provide technical leadership during project planning, system integration, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and operational optimization activities.
• Develop and implement semiconductor-focused standards, commissioning documentation, and execution methodologies to improve project consistency and delivery effectiveness.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, construction, and end-user teams to ensure systems are designed for operational efficiency, maintainability, reliability, safety, and long-term scalability.
• Evaluate facility and utility layouts to recommend improvements that enhance operational access, maintenance strategies, constructability, and overall system performance.
• Serve as a technical resource for semiconductor manufacturing requirements, helping internal teams understand industry expectations, design philosophies, operational drivers, and critical utility performance requirements.
• Support factory and utility startup activities, including system turnover, operational readiness, functional testing, performance verification, and ramp support.
• Assist in identifying technology gaps, execution risks, and process improvement opportunities associated with semiconductor water and wastewater systems.
• Participate in the development of technical training materials and educational sessions for both internal personnel and external customers.
• Interface with clients, equipment suppliers, integrators, and project stakeholders to align technical requirements, operational objectives, and project execution strategies.
• Contribute to lessons learned, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen Aquatech's long-term microelectronics capabilities.

Benefits: Aquatech offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, company-paid holidays, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Job Demands: Lifting/carrying/moving and exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. May need to climb ladders, cannot be afraid of heights, and will need to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while on site. It involves sitting at a desk for extended periods. Needs a high degree of concentration in a busy area.

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in semiconductor, microelectronics, pharmaceutical, or other high-purity industrial facilities with direct involvement in ultra-pure water (UPW), wastewater treatment, water reuse, or related utility systems.
• Strong technical understanding of UPW process technologies such as RO, EDI, IX, degasification, filtration, UV, TOC removal, and distribution systems.
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand PFD's, GA's, P&ID's, and layout drawings.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with customers and internal teams.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the integration, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and operation of complex industrial water and wastewater treatment systems.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor facility infrastructure, utility reliability requirements, and operational expectations.
• Working knowledge of semiconductor water treatment technologies, including but not limited to reverse osmosis (RO), ion exchange, EDI, degasification, UV oxidation, filtration, reclaim systems, wastewater treatment, and chemical management systems.
• Experience reviewing or influencing facility and utility layouts with consideration for operational efficiency, maintenance access, constructability, safety, and long-term reliability.
• Extensive experience with commissioning, startup, system turnover, functional testing, and operational readiness processes for semiconductor or advanced manufacturing facilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams including engineering, operations, construction, procurement, controls, and end users.
• Strong technical communication and presentation skills with the ability to educate internal teams and customers on semiconductor industry requirements and best practices.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex operational challenges and develop practical solutions.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally to support project execution, factory startup, customer engagement, and site activities as required.
• Experience with semiconductor, pharmaceutical, or advanced manufacturing project delivery environments is highly desirable.
• Previous experience working directly with or for semiconductor manufacturers is strongly preferred.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience supporting greenfield semiconductor fab projects or major facility expansions.
• Knowledge of semiconductor contamination control principles and critical utility integration requirements.
• Experience supporting water reuse, reclaim, or zero liquid discharge (ZLD) systems within semiconductor manufacturing environments.