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Position Summary:
The Facilities Water Engineer will act as the system owner and subject matter expert who is responsible for safety, capacity, reliability, documentation, and advanced troubleshooting of Ultrapure Water, Process Cooling Water, Industrial Reclaim, and Industrial Waste Treatment systems & equipment supporting the Semiconductor fab. The Water Engineer will own developing documentation such as PM Job plans, operating procedures, troubleshooting specifications & training programs and commissioning as well as engaging with technicians and service providers in the field to ensure our water systems are safe and well maintained. The Water Engineer may also provide design and construction support for projects. The Water Engineer will work in cooperation with other engineers, technicians, and managers to ensure that all process specifications are met, and to ensure efficient completion of projects. Senior/experienced engineers will also act as a mentor to junior engineers.
Major Area of Accountability:

• Understand and apply 5S methodology in workspaces and processes to increase efficiency and safety.
• Provide support of operational and maintenance issues, during and after normal business hours, to assist with technical system problems. Assist/lead in troubleshooting and identifying countermeasures of system operational issues.
• Review and analyze data for equipment/systems to ensure they are running within specifications
• Maintaining a technical focus on problem solving, root cause analysis, engineering design, cost estimating, financial management, and project management
• Forecasting system capacity needs based on current and future demand projections. Develop plans to accommodate projected system demand needs. Identify capacity concerns, and analyze data to predict utility/chemical use
• Plan and incorporate future-ready techniques, concept development, operating strategies, and various design requirements that account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.
• Develops System Documentation including Preventative and Corrective Maintenance (PM/CM) Job Plans, Operating Instructions (OI), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Out of Control Action Plans (OCAP), and Training; identifies opportunities for improvement. Ensure all requirements as specified by the manufacturer of equipment systems are met, and equipment operations, repairs, modifications, and maintenance meet environmental protection requirements
• Identifies opportunities to reduce the overall cost including outsource vs. insource, alternate suppliers, PM Frequency optimization, etc.
• Forecasting associated costs and managing expenditures for new construction and/or sustaining operations and report deviations to management
• Working to integrate reliability focus and risk analysis to include Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), system design, system startup/commissioning, system construction, training, and 8D problem solving methods on any equipment failures or impacts to production
• Supports other sections and/or departments, as necessary.
• Work closely with internal customer organizations and service providers to prevent downtime, maximize equipment performance, and maintain effective communication.
• Provides Training and Troubleshooting to technicians to ensure safe troubleshooting, operations and maintenance work.
• Incorporate and standardize best practices into site specifications, standards, and procedures.
• Seek out innovative concepts/technologies and drive to implementation.
• Additional duties based on business needs, including ERT
• If hired for this position, you may be required to participate in and perform Emergency Response Team (ERT) duties as an essential part of the role. These duties may include responding to incidents, such as medical emergencies, chemical spills, fire response, or addressing any other disruptions to business operations. If you are selected by your manager to become a part of ERT, participation is mandatory.

Knowledge and Personal Skills:

• Ability to read, interpret, and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
• The ability to work cooperatively with other technicians, supervisors, engineers, and managers
• Proficient with various engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
• Knowledge of infrastructure design.
• Well-developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Proficient with technical writing, office software (Microsoft Office), discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, Revit, etc.), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• This job description does not encompass all known and foreseeable responsibilities and tasks of the position. Duties will include any and all other directions of supervision that can safely be performed by the incumbent.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
• 5-7 years of experience supporting facilities systems in a semiconductor fab environment.
• Direct experience operating and troubleshooting Ultrapure Water Systems (UPW) in a high-availability manufacturing setting.
• Strong working knowledge of water purification technologies, including RO, EDI, ion exchange, filtration, UV, and degasification.
• Experience across the full lifecycle of water systems design, construction, commissioning, and day-to-day operations.
• Proven ability to maintain water quality specifications and respond to system upsets with effective root cause and corrective actions.

US Citizenship Required: This position will require the holding of, or ability to obtain, a US government security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer license

Shift expectations:
Standard shift will be M-F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

• Participate in weekend on-call rotations supporting a 24/7, high-volume manufacturing environment, responding to facility emergencies as needed.

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The annual salary range for this role is $78,240 - $117,360. Pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, the job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate.
SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well other employee financial benefits including 401k match, life insurance and opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate.
Additionally, SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life. This includes benefit eligibility day one, medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site fitness facility, and an on-site self-serve market.
SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. To request reasonable accommodations, to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 952-851-5200 or Recruiting@SkyWatertechnology.com.
EOE, including disability/vets