Facilities Technician / Betriebstechniker (Water Systems) (m/f/d)

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited; Dresden; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) in Dresden, Germany, is seeking a Facilities Technician (Betriebstechniker) to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot Ultrapure Water, Process Cooling Water, Industrial Reclaim, and Wastewater Treatment systems. The role ensures procedures are followed to meet environmental protection standards and supports 24-hour operations through shift work.

The technician will perform lab tests, monitor instruments, and coordinate with technicians, engineers,

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in Germany and available for 3 months on-the-job training in Taiwan.
• Technician or equivalent technical apprenticeship education in Water Treatment Systems, Water Technology, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a facilities, utilities, or water treatment related role.
• Willingness to work in a cleanroom environment with rotating shifts or on-call duties.
• Deep interest in mechanical, chemical, and electrical principles related to water treatment systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe workplace and follows all safety policies.
• Operates and controls systems & equipment for Ultrapure Water, Process Cooling Water, Industrial Reclaim, and Industrial Waste Treatment.
• Observes gauges, signals and recording instruments to monitor critical limits.
• Performs standard diagnostics, monitor site performance indicators and perform RCA for interruptions or incidents.
• Performs troubleshooting, emergency and corrective maintenance and repair actions.
• Draws samples and performs tests in conformity with plant standards (temperature, pH, gas-analyses).
• Maintains log of gauge readings, shift throughput, and equipment malfunctions.
• Patrols area to inspect equipment and record tank levels and gauge readings.
• Ensures processing conditions and process output are within regulatory limits and alerts management of discrepancies.
• Performs standard and non-standard equipment maintenance, repairs and modifications.

Skills

English language

German language

Education

Technical apprenticeship in Water Treatment

Job description

Company

European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC)

Location

Germany-Dresden

Career Area

Facility & Industrial Safety / Environmental Protection

Job Type

Associate Engineer / Admin

Employment Type

Regular

Posted

Jun 26, 2025

Job Title

Facilities Technician / Betriebstechniker (Water Systems) (m/f/d)

As Facilities Technician you are responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting of Ultrapure Water (UPW), Process Cooling Water (PCW), Industrial Reclaim, and Industrial Wastewater Treatment (WWT) systems & equipment. You play the pivotal role to ensure standard operating procedures are followed accurately and reliably to ensure our fab follows highest environmental protection standards. By performing laboratory testing and systematic verification and alignment of measurements from various instruments, sensors, and equipment our fab can run smoothly thanks to your work.

To ensure 24 hours operations, our Fab Technicians will work in shift model in cooperation with other Technicians, Engineers, and Managers to ensure that all process specifications are met at all times.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe workplace, follow all safety policies and procedures at all times and make recommendations for continuous improvement of work method, safety, materials-, and tool handling.
• Operates and controls systems & equipment for Ultrapure Water, Process Cooling Water, Industrial Reclaim, and Industrial Waste Treatment.
• Observes gauges, signals and recording instruments to effectively monitor critical limits.
• Performs standard diagnostics, monitor site performance indicators and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for interruptions or incidents.
• Performs troubleshooting, emergency and corrective maintenance and repair actions.
• Draws samples and performs temperature, pH, gas-analyses, or other standard tests in conformity with plant standards.
• Maintains log of gauge readings, shift throughput, and equipment malfunctions.
• Patrols area to inspect equipment and record tank levels and gauge readings.
• Ensures processing conditions and process output are within regulatory limits and alerting management of discrepancies.
• Perform standard and non-standard equipment maintenance, repairs and modifications to ensure smooth operations inline with environmental protection requirements.

Job Qualifications

Qualifications and Education

• Eligible to work in Germany and available for 3 months on-the-job training in Taiwan.
• Technician or equivalent technical apprenticeship education in Water Treatment Systems, Water Technology, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a facilities, utilities, or water treatment related role.
• Willingness to work in a cleanroom environment with rotating shifts or on-call duties.
• Deep interest in mechanical, chemical, and electrical principles related to water treatment systems.

Language Skills

Good command of English with good command of German to communicate in our international workplace.

Professional Skills

• Basic computer skills, ability to learn usage of standard maintenance and process monitoring software.
• Able to read and interpret technical manuals and process schematics.
• Capable of working independently and cooperatively with other Technicians, Engineers, and Managers with a strong attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and problem-solving.

Personal Attributes

Having strong values of honesty, integrity and respect for others.

Location: Dresden, Germany.