Waste Treatment Operations Engineer

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.

For more than 43 years, Micron Technology, Inc. has redefined innovation with the world’s most advanced memory and semiconductor technologies. We’re an international team of visionaries and scientists, developing groundbreaking technologies that are transforming how the world uses information to enrich life. 

Our Opportunity Summary:

• The U.S. Expansion Construction team is responsible for design and construction efforts for high-tech, large-scale semiconductor manufacturing projects in the United States. As the NY Waste Treatment Operations Engineer, you will support the design, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness of waste treatment systems for Micron’s semiconductor manufacturing facility in Clay, New York.

• This role will oversee third-party design partners, contractors, and vendors to ensure waste treatment systems meet Micron’s project requirements, performance standards, safety expectations, and regulatory compliance requirements. After construction and commissioning, this role is expected to transition into the NY Operations Engineering team to support sustaining engineering and operational performance.

• Transition from construction and commissioning support into operations engineering and sustaining support upon completion of the project phase.

(Disclaimer) While you may not exhibit all of the characteristics/skills listed below today, we are highly interested in a team member who is anxious to grow in both technical breadth and depth. If you are open to learning from and being a valued member of a team of top-tier engineers, we are eager to help build on your existing foundation and expand your individual and collaborative skills in this exciting and unique opportunity.

What’s Encouraged Daily:

• Oversee third-party design firms developing waste treatment systems, including chemical neutralization, wastewater treatment, and hazardous and non-hazardous waste handling systems.

• Review engineering deliverables, including P&IDs, equipment specifications, system layouts, 3D models, and design packages to ensure alignment with project and regulatory requirements.

• Evaluate waste treatment system designs for treatment efficiency, chemical compatibility, discharge compliance, safety, constructability, and long-term operational performance.

• Partner with contractors, vendors, external design teams, and internal stakeholders to align system designs with facility requirements, construction schedules, and commissioning plans.

• Support quality assurance, risk assessments, issue resolution, and design integration with related facility systems, including chemical delivery and Ultra-Pure Water systems.

• Use BIM tools, control system knowledge, and design coordination workflows to verify system interoperability and support operational readiness.

• Support commissioning, testing, equipment validation, system startup, and turnover to site operations.

• Monitor design progress, manage technical risks, and provide guidance to ensure timely delivery of high-quality design outcomes.

How To Qualify:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.

• 3+ years of experience in waste treatment engineering, wastewater treatment, chemical treatment, industrial utilities, or related facilities engineering.

• Experience reviewing engineering work such as P&IDs, specifications, layouts, 3D models, or equipment documentation.

• Working knowledge of waste treatment systems, regulatory compliance requirements, and environmental standards such as EPA, RCRA, Clean Water Act, SEMI S2, or local environmental codes.

• Ability to work 100% on-site at the project location and support occasional travel to project sites, vendor facilities, or design partner offices as needed.

What Sets You Apart:

• Experience supporting semiconductor, pharmaceutical, data center, or other high-tech industrial facilities with complex waste treatment or wet mechanical systems.

• Experience overseeing third-party design firms, contractors, vendors, or construction partners through design, construction, commissioning, or operational turnover.

• Familiarity with BIM tools such as Revit or Navisworks, AutoCAD, clash detection, and design coordination workflows.

• Experience with control systems such as PLC or SCADA in industrial, utility, or facilities environments.

• Professional Engineer certification, Hazardous Waste Operations certification, or experience with sustainable design practices related to water conservation, energy efficiency, or environmental compliance.

Our team vision is a continuing desire to develop your skills working in an inclusive, diverse environment of multicultural Teams across worldwide geographies! Enabling the creative career path you deserve with a collaborative environment and groundbreaking technology while rapidly growing your abilities.

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:

$89,000.00 - $151,000.00 a year

Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base pay for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. 

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future.  We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget.  Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave.  Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays.  For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.

Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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