Engineering Manager, Wastewater Treatment & Ultrapure Water (Starlink)

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of UPW and wastewater treatment facilities, from conceptual design through commissioning, startup, and ongoing operations, ensuring compliance with all environmental regulations (e.g., EPA, NPDES)
• Support wastewater treatment systems for vertically integrated (ingot/wafer/cell) multi-GW thin-film solar PV, PCB, and silicon packaging manufacturing lines
• Ensure 100% compliance with ultra-pure water reuse goals and hazardous waste minimization
• Develop and manage design specifications for advanced treatment processes, including chemical precipitation and clarification, membrane filtration (TMF/UF/RO), EDI and IX, membrane degasification systems, advanced oxidation processes (AOP), and solids handling tailored to a variety of effluents (e.g., high COD, heavy metals, fluoride, solvents, silica, etc.)
• Lead cross-functional teams for ZLD systems, including advanced RO, evaporation, and crystallization systems (mechanical vapor recompression, forced circulation, etc.)
• Oversee and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams (process, civil structural, mechanical, electrical, controls) and external EPC contractors to deliver the facility on aggressive timelines and within budget
• Grow a high-output multi-disciplinary organization that will set the standards and plan for fast build out and turn-on of multiple UPW and wastewater plants, likely spanning more than Bastrop, TX geography over time
• Manage operational teams post-commissioning, implementing predictive maintenance, SCADA/PLC automation, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure safety-first culture, HAZOP studies, and risk assessments for handling hazardous waste in a high-volume industrial environment
• Interface with regulatory agencies, conduct permitting, and prepare technical reports/due diligence for environmental audits

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or STEM discipline
• 8+ years of experience in wastewater treatment design, construction, and operations for industrial facilities
• 2+ years of experience leading engineering teams

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Advanced degree in chemical engineering, environmental engineering, materials engineering, or material science
• 5+ years of experience leading large cross-functional teams and external contractors on greenfield projects
• 5+ years of experience and proven track record of success in high-growth and high-volume manufacturing environments (e.g., solar, semiconductors, batteries)
• Deep expertise in advanced treatment technologies and chemicals associated with semiconductor/photovoltaic manufacturing effluents (e.g. HJT, PERC, TOPCon processes)
• Hands-on experience with zero-liquid discharge (ZLD) systems, including thermal evaporators and crystallizers
• Proficiency in process simulation software, P&ID development, and equipment sizing
• Familiarity with PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and DCS systems supporting process automation
• Experience managing $50M+ budgets on rapid timelines with impeccable safety record
• Strong knowledge of US environmental regulations and permitting processes