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As a Facilities Technician 4 - UPW & IWW, you will play a critical role in maintaining and optimizing ultra-pure water (UPW), wastewater treatment, and water reuse systems that support semiconductor manufacturing operations.

In this advanced technician role, you will own the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of complex utility systems, ensuring environmental compliance, system reliability, and continuous improvement of water usage and recycling processes.

Shift

• Monday-Friday (Day or Swing)

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain:

  • 18 M-cm RO/DI (UPW) systems

  • Industrial wastewater treatment systems, including ACID Waste Neutralization (AWN) and HF treatment

  • Water recycling and reclaim systems (DI reclaim, IRW - Industrial Reclaim Water)

• Perform troubleshooting and repairs across:

  • RO/DI systems, reclaim systems, and wastewater treatment processes

  • Pumps, motors, valves, and fluid distribution systems

  • Control systems, sensors, and instrumentation

• Plan, schedule, and execute preventive maintenance (PM) activities on:

  • Chillers, CDA systems, boilers, air handlers

  • Scrubbers and closed-loop cooling systems

• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve system reliability

• Operate lab and analytical equipment to perform:

  • DI water quality testing

  • Wastewater sampling and analysis

• Maintain detailed logs and generate reports on system performance

• Use Statistical Process Control (SPC) and trend analysis to identify deviations and improve system stability

• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, including discharge limits and reporting requirements

• Maintain documentation to support audits and inspections

• Track water usage and support water conservation and reduction initiatives

• Participate in continuous improvement efforts, including 5S and inventory management

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a technical field (mechanical, electrical, chemical, or related) OR equivalent hands-on experience

• Strong working knowledge of:

  • DI/UPW systems and wastewater treatment processes

  • Mechanical systems (pumps, valves, piping)

  • Basic electrical systems (motors, controls)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a semiconductor manufacturing (wafer fab) environment

• Hands-on experience with:

  • Water recycling / reclaim systems and sustainability programs

  • Chemical handling and hazardous material safety

• Familiarity with:

  • Control systems (HMI, PLCs, PID loops)

  • Instrumentation and metrology tools

• Experience using SPC, control charts, and data analysis tools

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position - except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) - may have to go through an export licensing review process.

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• Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.

• This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors.

• This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, and other benefits.