{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"79f52681d0be8f36f2c41700","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/79f52681d0be8f36f2c41700","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/79f52681d0be8f36f2c41700","title":"Microelectronics - Program Manager","description":"At Aquatech, we tackle the challenges of critical minerals, water scarcity, and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that enable competitive, sustainable infrastructure. As a leading global provider of water and industrial process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals by implementing innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Learn more at www.aquatech.com\nAquatech supports some of the world’s most technically demanding industries including semiconductor manufacturing, advanced packaging, solar manufacturing, and data centers. These facilities require highly reliable utility infrastructure including Ultra Pure Water (UPW), wastewater treatment (WWT), reclaim systems, thermal utility systems, chemical systems, and Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems.\nAquatech has an immediate need for a full-time Microelectronics Program Manager to support global semiconductor, advanced packaging, solar manufacturing, and data center projects. This role is responsible for providing technical leadership, execution alignment, and integrated project delivery support for highly complex industrial utility systems associated with advanced manufacturing facilities. The successful candidate will possess strong technical and field execution experience across multiple utility disciplines including UPW, WWT, reclaim, thermal systems, process utilities, and ZLD systems. This is a remote position.\n\nUnlike a traditional Project Manager role focused primarily on commercial management and project controls, this position serves as a technical execution leader responsible for engineering integration, managing teams across the globe with discrete scope, delivery schedules, cost targets, startup readiness, operational success, multidisciplinary coordination, and customer technical interface responsibilities across global matrix organizations.\nKey Responsibilities:\nProject Program Leadership\nLead technical execution strategy and program alignment for microelectronics utility infrastructure projects.\nCustomer facing role that can quickly and effectively communicate the customers needs and request throughout the global organization\nCoordinate multidisciplinary technical teams including process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation & controls (I&C), automation, and construction organizations.\nDrive technical decision-making, issue resolution, and execution alignment across global execution teams.\nSupport engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, commissioning, startup, qualification, and operational turnover activities.\nParticipate in risk mitigation planning, constructability reviews, and execution strategy development.\nSupport development of scalable execution methodologies, standards, and best practices for microelectronics projects.\nEngineering and Execution Support\nReview and support development of PFDs, P&IDs, General Arrangements, equipment layouts, utility integration strategies, control philosophies, startup plans, and qualification documentation.\nSupport engineering coordination between process, mechanical, electrical, automation, controls, and construction disciplines.\nParticipate in design reviews, operability reviews, maintainability reviews, and technical risk assessments.\nSupport procurement and vendor technical evaluations for semiconductor and high-tech manufacturing applications.\nEvaluate system reliability, redundancy strategies, maintainability, operational flexibility, and lifecycle performance.\nConstruction, Startup, and Operational Readiness\nCoordinate field execution activities including installation reviews, field coordination, commissioning support, startup planning, and operational turnover..\nCoordinate closely with construction teams, startup teams, operations organizations, and customers.\nSupport accelerated startup schedules and schedule recovery efforts as required.\nCustomer and Organizational Interface\nServe as a customer-facing technical leader for complex microelectronics projects.\nInterface directly with semiconductor, advanced packaging, solar manufacturing, and data center customers.\nWork effectively within matrix organizations across multiple disciplines and geographies.\nSupport executive-level customer communications, technical workshops, and design reviews.\nPosition Differentiation\nThis position differs from a traditional Project Manager role by focusing heavily on technical execution leadership, multidisciplinary engineering integration, startup and operational readiness, customer technical interface responsibilities, and development of repeatable semiconductor execution methodologies.\nBenefits:\nAquatech offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, company-paid holidays, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).\nEssential Functions:\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.\nPhysical Job Demands:\nLifting/carrying/moving and exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. May need to climb ladders, cannot be afraid of heights, and will need to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while on site. It involves sitting at a desk for extended periods. Needs a high degree of concentration in a busy area.\nBachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Civil, or related discipline).\nMinimum of 10 years of relevant industrial experience.\nDirect experience supporting one or more of the following industries is required:\n\nSemiconductor manufacturing\nAdvanced packaging\nSolar manufacturing\nStrong experience in multiple utility and process systems including UPW, WWT, reclaim systems, thermal utility systems, RO/membrane systems, chemical treatment systems, and ZLD.\nExperience supporting large-scale industrial or semiconductor projects through design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, startup, qualification, and operational turnover.\nStrong understanding of multidisciplinary engineering integration and matrix organizational execution.\nStrong technical leadership, communication, and troubleshooting capabilities.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience supporting semiconductor fab utility systems or advanced manufacturing facilities.\nExperience with EPC, design-build, or integrated project delivery execution models.\nExperience with process mechanical systems, piping systems, and utility integration.\nExperience with instrumentation & controls (I&C), automation systems, SCADA systems, and electrical utility coordination.\nExperience supporting startup, commissioning, qualification, and operational readiness activities.\nExperience leading multidisciplinary technical teams and supporting accelerated project schedules.","company":"Aquatech International","rawCompany":"aquatech international","city":"Pennsylvania","state":"AL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-05T16:13:04.478Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"15-1299.09","title":"Information Technology Project Managers","slug":"information-technology-project-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"334413","title":"Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing","slug":"semiconductor-and-related-device-manufacturing"},{"code":"334419","title":"Other Electronic Component Manufacturing","slug":"other-electronic-component-manufacturing"},{"code":"333242","title":"Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"semiconductor-machinery-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Microelectronics - Program Manager","description":"At Aquatech, we tackle the challenges of critical minerals, water scarcity, and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that enable competitive, sustainable infrastructure. As a leading global provider of water and industrial process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals by implementing innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Learn more at www.aquatech.com\nAquatech supports some of the world’s most technically demanding industries including semiconductor manufacturing, advanced packaging, solar manufacturing, and data centers. These facilities require highly reliable utility infrastructure including Ultra Pure Water (UPW), wastewater treatment (WWT), reclaim systems, thermal utility systems, chemical systems, and Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems.\nAquatech has an immediate need for a full-time Microelectronics Program Manager to support global semiconductor, advanced packaging, solar manufacturing, and data center projects. This role is responsible for providing technical leadership, execution alignment, and integrated project delivery support for highly complex industrial utility systems associated with advanced manufacturing facilities. The successful candidate will possess strong technical and field execution experience across multiple utility disciplines including UPW, WWT, reclaim, thermal systems, process utilities, and ZLD systems. This is a remote position.\n\nUnlike a traditional Project Manager role focused primarily on commercial management and project controls, this position serves as a technical execution leader responsible for engineering integration, managing teams across the globe with discrete scope, delivery schedules, cost targets, startup readiness, operational success, multidisciplinary coordination, and customer technical interface responsibilities across global matrix organizations.\nKey Responsibilities:\nProject Program Leadership\nLead technical execution strategy and program alignment for microelectronics utility infrastructure projects.\nCustomer facing role that can quickly and effectively communicate the customers needs and request throughout the global organization\nCoordinate multidisciplinary technical teams including process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation & controls (I&C), automation, and construction organizations.\nDrive technical decision-making, issue resolution, and execution alignment across global execution teams.\nSupport engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, commissioning, startup, qualification, and operational turnover activities.\nParticipate in risk mitigation planning, constructability reviews, and execution strategy development.\nSupport development of scalable execution methodologies, standards, and best practices for microelectronics projects.\nEngineering and Execution Support\nReview and support development of PFDs, P&IDs, General Arrangements, equipment layouts, utility integration strategies, control philosophies, startup plans, and qualification documentation.\nSupport engineering coordination between process, mechanical, electrical, automation, controls, and construction disciplines.\nParticipate in design reviews, operability reviews, maintainability reviews, and technical risk assessments.\nSupport procurement and vendor technical evaluations for semiconductor and high-tech manufacturing applications.\nEvaluate system reliability, redundancy strategies, maintainability, operational flexibility, and lifecycle performance.\nConstruction, Startup, and Operational Readiness\nCoordinate field execution activities including installation reviews, field coordination, commissioning support, startup planning, and operational turnover..\nCoordinate closely with construction teams, startup teams, operations organizations, and customers.\nSupport accelerated startup schedules and schedule recovery efforts as required.\nCustomer and Organizational Interface\nServe as a customer-facing technical leader for complex microelectronics projects.\nInterface directly with semiconductor, advanced packaging, solar manufacturing, and data center customers.\nWork effectively within matrix organizations across multiple disciplines and geographies.\nSupport executive-level customer communications, technical workshops, and design reviews.\nPosition Differentiation\nThis position differs from a traditional Project Manager role by focusing heavily on technical execution leadership, multidisciplinary engineering integration, startup and operational readiness, customer technical interface responsibilities, and development of repeatable semiconductor execution methodologies.\nBenefits:\nAquatech offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, company-paid holidays, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).\nEssential Functions:\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.\nPhysical Job Demands:\nLifting/carrying/moving and exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. May need to climb ladders, cannot be afraid of heights, and will need to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while on site. It involves sitting at a desk for extended periods. Needs a high degree of concentration in a busy area.\nBachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Civil, or related discipline).\nMinimum of 10 years of relevant industrial experience.\nDirect experience supporting one or more of the following industries is required:\n\nSemiconductor manufacturing\nAdvanced packaging\nSolar manufacturing\nStrong experience in multiple utility and process systems including UPW, WWT, reclaim systems, thermal utility systems, RO/membrane systems, chemical treatment systems, and ZLD.\nExperience supporting large-scale industrial or semiconductor projects through design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, startup, qualification, and operational turnover.\nStrong understanding of multidisciplinary engineering integration and matrix organizational execution.\nStrong technical leadership, communication, and troubleshooting capabilities.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience supporting semiconductor fab utility systems or advanced manufacturing facilities.\nExperience with EPC, design-build, or integrated project delivery execution models.\nExperience with process mechanical systems, piping systems, and utility integration.\nExperience with instrumentation & controls (I&C), automation systems, SCADA systems, and electrical utility coordination.\nExperience supporting startup, commissioning, qualification, and operational readiness activities.\nExperience leading multidisciplinary technical teams and supporting accelerated project schedules.","datePosted":"2026-08-05T16:13:04.478Z","dateModified":"2026-08-05T16:13:04.478Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Aquatech International","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Pennsylvania","addressRegion":"AL","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"79f52681d0be8f36f2c41700"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/79f52681d0be8f36f2c41700"}}