Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Aquatech is a leading global provider of water and industrial process technology solutions. They are seeking a full-time Microelectronics Project Engineer to support global semiconductor, advanced packaging, solar manufacturing, and data center projects, focusing on technical execution, engineering coordination, and project delivery.
Responsibilities
- Support technical execution and coordination for microelectronics utility infrastructure projects
- Work closely with the Project Manager / Execution Coordinator to support engineering integration, schedule alignment, issue resolution, and execution coordination
- Coordinate activities between process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation & controls (I&C), automation, procurement, fabrication, construction, and startup teams
- Review and support development of Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), General Arrangements (GA), utility integration drawings, control philosophies, and startup documentation
- Monitor engineering deliverables, action items, document status, and technical interfaces to support timely project execution
- Support engineering reviews of vendor quotations, equipment submittals, purchase requisitions, and technical compliance evaluations
- Coordinate responses to Requests for Information (RFIs), customer comments, and interdisciplinary technical issues
- Support technical reviews including constructability reviews, operability reviews, maintainability reviews, and risk assessments
- Assist in development and implementation of project standards, startup procedures, commissioning plans, checklists, and Best Known Methods (BKMs)
- Support field execution activities including installation reviews, field coordination, commissioning support, startup planning, and operational turnover
- Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), integrated testing, and startup activities
- Coordinate with construction teams, startup teams, operations personnel, subcontractors, and customers
- Support troubleshooting and resolution of technical and field execution issues
- Support turnover package development, punch list tracking, and startup readiness activities
- Assist with operational stabilization and system performance verification activities
- Support accelerated startup schedules and schedule recovery efforts as required
- Interface directly with customers, vendors, engineering organizations, and construction teams
- Work effectively within matrix organizations across multiple disciplines and geographies
- Participate in customer meetings, technical reviews, startup meetings, and execution planning sessions
- Support coordination between global engineering centers, fabrication teams, site teams, and execution organizations
- Maintain strong communication and collaboration across project stakeholders
- Support development of repeatable microelectronics execution methodologies and organizational best practices
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Civil, or related discipline)
- Minimum of 5 to 10 years of relevant industrial experience preferred
- Direct experience supporting one or more of the following industries is required: Semiconductor manufacturing, Advanced packaging, Solar manufacturing
- Strong experience in one or more utility and process systems including: Ultra Pure Water (UPW), Industrial Wastewater Treatment (WWT), Water Reclaim and Reuse Systems, Thermal Utility Systems, Reverse Osmosis (RO) and membrane systems, Chemical treatment systems, Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD)
- Experience supporting industrial or semiconductor projects through multiple phases including design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, startup, qualification, and operational turnover
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, specifications, and technical documents
- Strong organizational, communication, coordination, and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work effectively in highly schedule-driven environments
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Company-paid holidays
- A 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)
Company Overview
Aquatech is a global leader in water purification technology for industrial and infrastructure markets with a focus on desalination It was founded in 1981, and is headquartered in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.aquatech.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Aquatech has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2025, 4 in 2024, 2 in 2023, 4 in 2022, 7 in 2021, 6 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.