HVAC Facilities Thermal Engineer

Samsung is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, founded on the belief that the pursuit of excellence creates a better world. At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, we are Innovating Today to Power the Devices of Tomorrow.

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated HVAC Facilities Thermal Engineer to support Samsung Taylor Facilities Operations Group. The Engineer will tackle complex problems, initiate improvement projects, review designs, and manage projects while overseeing day-to-day activities including Breakdown Maintenance and Preventive Maintenance to improve quality and reliability in support of a semiconductor wafer fab. This role is based in Taylor, TX.

The HVAC thermal team scope includes cooling systems (cooling towers, condenser water, chilled water), heating systems (steam/condensate, hot water), Fab air conditioning (outside air makeup units, dry cooling coils, water spray/scrubbing system), general air conditioning (AHUs, EHPs, CRAC units), and process cooling water (tool heat removal). Facilities HVAC systems are designed to run 24 hours a day, 365 days a year without interruption.

Responsibilities

• Provides oversight and communication to support the needs of operations, instrumentation, maintenance, and external resources to ensure operational sustainability of facilities and equipment.
• Reviews and analyzes process and equipment data to ensure they are running within specifications and sufficient capacity is available to meet operating demand.
• Successfully interfaces with internal customer organizations to sustain uninterrupted operations.
• Improves equipment reliability through FMEA, root cause analysis, and 8D problem solving.
• Supports the development and improvement of operations and maintenance procedures/programs to ensure use of best practices.
• Incorporates best practices into site specifications, standards, and standard operating procedures.
• Forecasts costs and expenditures for operation and maintenance of assigned systems.
• Develops cost reduction projects that reduce operating and maintenance expenses of those systems.
• Cultivates, sustains, and manages systems to ensure site safety, quality of operation, and environmental stewardship.
• Implements processes & procedures to improve and standardize work across the team & site.
• Provides industry contributions through conferences and other professional organizations.
• Supports test and implementation of innovative new technologies to solve business needs and improve operation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience.
• Previous experience in plant operations, reliability engineering, or design engineering.
• Professional Engineer’s license a plus.
• Exhibit commitment to a safe, reliable, and efficient work environment.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly adaptable to rapidly changing business needs and initiatives.
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills for assessing problems and developing corrective actions.
• Possess excellent time management and priority setting skills while having the ability to effectively advance multiple activities simultaneously and enable on-time project delivery.
• Demonstrate ability to build strong, influential relationships.
• Be able to interface professionally and effectively with all levels of management.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Windows based applications.
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Must be able to coordinate and communicate technical information to and from all levels of the organization.
• Experience working at an advanced manufacturing facility such as a semiconductor manufacturing plant or similar industry.

Pay

The current base salary range for this role is between $76,000 - $145,000. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications, and experience. Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
• Onsite café(s) and workout facilities
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays
• Wellness incentives
• MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance (for eligible full-time employees)

Schedule

All positions at Samsung Austin Semiconductor are full-time on-site.