Senior Equipment Hook-Up Engineer (m/f/d)

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited; Dresden; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) in Dresden, Germany, seeks a Senior Equipment Hook-Up Engineer to lead complex hookups for our state-of-the-art semiconductor fab.

You will coordinate planning, construction and commissioning of utility systems, ensuring safety, reliability and regulatory compliance while driving continuous improvement. German and English fluency is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical or Automation Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in equipment hookup or facility engineering in semiconductors.
• Familiarity with semiconductor fabrication processes and equipment.
• Fluent in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning, construction and commissioning of hookups for facility media supplies.
• Develop and manage detailed schedules for equipment hookups with vendors and construction teams.
• Review hookup designs and plans for compliance with standards and project specs.
• Monitor progress and report to senior management; address issues promptly.
• Support system design, construction, and commissioning for new facility installations.
• Plan cost optimization and reliability improvements for hookup projects.
• Lead technicians and contractors; communicate with cross-functional engineers and vendors.

Skills

Fluent German

Fluent English

Problem-solving

Education

Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical or Automation Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Company

European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC)

Location

Germany-Dresden

Career Area

Facility & Industrial Safety / Environmental Protection

Job Type

Engineer / Admin

Employment Type

Regular

Posted

Mar 17, 2025

Senior Equipment Hook-Up Engineer (m/f/d)

As a Senior Equipment Hook-Up Engineer, you will be coordinating all hook-up activities from planning, construction, and commissioning of faculty media supplies (gases, chemicals, exhaust air, ultra-pure water, wastewater, electricity) from the base build supply connection to the process equipment at our new state-of-the-art semiconductor fab in Dresden. Your role will ensure system safety, reliability, efficiency, and compliance while driving continuous improvement and innovation. You will collaborate with internal teams and external service providers.

Job Responsibilities

• 1. New challenges: Become part of the facility team to build ESMC's 300mm semiconductor fab.
• 2. System Ownership & Optimization: Develop and manage detailed schedules for equipment hookups, coordinating with equipment vendors, construction teams, contract vendor management, and facility engineers to ensure seamless integration in compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
• 3. Technical Expertise: Review and approve hookup designs and engineering plans, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project specifications. Experience in electrical, process colling water, ultra-pure water, Gas & Chemical, and other Plastic utility systems.
• 4. Data-Driven Decision Making: Monitor and report on the progress of hookup activities to senior management, addressing any issues or delays proactively.5. Project Involvement: Support system design, construction, and commissioning for new facility installations and upgrades.
• 6. Continuous Improvement & Cost Optimization: Plan, coordinate, and execute strategies to accelerate hookup progress. Identify opportunities for cost savings, reliability improvements, and integration of best practices.
• 7.Collaboration: Lead a team of technicians and contractors, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations. Communicate with cross function engineers or venders.

Job Qualifications

Qualifications and Education:

• Degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical or Automation Engineering or a related field
• Must have experience:
  • 10+ years of experience in equipment hookup or facility engineering within the semiconductor industry.
  • Proven track record in managing large-scale construction or installation projects.
  • Familiarity with semiconductor fabrication processes and equipment
• Language Skills:
  • Fluent in German and English
• Professional Skills:
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office, discipline-specific software (i.e., AutoCAD, Revit, etc.).
• Personal Attributes:
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others.
• Location: Dresden, Germany.