Project Engineer - Microelectronics

Key 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.
• Coverage of 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.
• Maintain oversight of 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.
• Aid 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.
• Aid in development and implementation of turnover packages, 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.

Qualifications

• 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.