Cleanroom Engineer

AOI; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible health plans

401(k) match

Generous PTO policy

Relocation package

Immigration sponsorships

Job summary

AOI in Sugar Land, Texas, is seeking a Cleanroom Engineer responsible for managing the cleanroom environment. This includes overseeing HVAC systems and ensuring compliance with ISO standards while leading technical projects.

The ideal candidate has a relevant Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in cleanroom or semiconductor environments. Competitive health plans, a 401(k) match, and relocation assistance are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years working experience in cleanroom, HVAC or semiconductor manufacturing.
• Familiar with ISO cleanroom standards and facility qualification procedures including IQ/OQ/PQ.
• Hands-on experience in cleanroom certification, third-party testing, and environmental deviation rectification.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and implementation of cleanroom construction and environmental control.
• Supervise on-site construction with contractors and take charge of system commissioning.
• Formulate preventive maintenance standards for cleanroom systems.

Skills

Cleanroom classification

Airflow balance

HVAC systems

Contamination control

Building Automation System (BAS)

Environmental monitoring systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Summary

Cleanroom Engineer will be responsible for the full-lifecycle technical management of the fab’s cleanroom environment and HVAC purification systems. Lead the planning and implementation of new cleanroom construction, daily environmental control, compliance verification and technical optimization, so as to realize contamination control and stable cleanroom operation.

Job Duties

• New project technical coordination: Participate in the scheme review and drawing examination of new cleanroom layout, HVAC systems and process exhaust systems; supervise on-site construction with contractors and supervisors; take charge of system commissioning, acceptance, production handover, and closed-loop management of all outstanding problems.
• Full-range technical management of cleanroom systems: Take overall charge of the operation and technical management of plant-wide HVAC air handling units, FFUs, laminar flow systems, differential pressure gradients, temperature & humidity, cleanliness levels, fresh air & process exhaust, dehumidification units and other environmental control systems, and continuously monitor all critical cleanroom parameters.
• Maintenance system construction & system optimization: Formulate preventive maintenance standards, filter and consumable replacement cycles, and environmental control SOPs for cleanroom systems. Carry out data analysis, root cause analysis and rectification for abnormal conditions such as out-of-spec cleanliness, temperature & humidity fluctuations and abnormal pressure differences. Lead technical improvement projects including energy saving, airflow balancing and noise reduction for purification systems.
• Compliance and verification management: Coordinate third-party cleanroom testing and annual performance verification; compile, update and improve complete IQ/OQ/PQ technical documents to ensure all clean areas meet ISO cleanroom standards, corporate internal specifications and relevant industrial regulatory requirements.
• On-site technical support: Guide the operation, daily inspection and regular maintenance of purification equipment by workshop operation and maintenance teams; quickly resolve on-site technical abnormalities related to cleanroom environment to guarantee stable clean production conditions for wafer manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC Engineering or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years working experience in cleanroom, HVAC or semiconductor manufacturing facility.
• Solid professional knowledge of cleanroom classification, airflow balance, HVAC systems and contamination control mechanism.
• Familiar with ISO cleanroom standards, environmental monitoring systems and facility qualification procedures including IQ/OQ/PQ.
• Experience in semiconductor or photonics manufacturing cleanroom projects.
• Hands‑on experience in cleanroom certification, third-party testing and environmental deviation rectification.
• Mastery of Building Automation System (BAS) and cleanroom environmental monitoring platform.
• Project experience in new fab construction, cleanroom renovation and airflow optimization.

Work Environment

• Support 24/7 wafer production; accept overtime, weekend shifts and emergency on‑call for cleanroom HVAC abnormal events after working hours.
• Frequently enter Class 100/1000 cleanroom areas and mechanical equipment rooms for on‑site technical investigation.
• Required to wear full cleanroom PPE (bunny suit, mask, gloves) and follow strict contamination control protocols.
• Regularly conduct field inspection on rooftop air handling units, dehumidifiers and process exhaust equipment.

Location

This position will be on‑site based in Sugar Land, Texas.

Benefits

• Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee with the right options to meet individual and family needs.
• Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals.
• Generous PTO policy, with unused PTO payout at end of the year.
• Relocation package available within US.
• Immigration sponsorships (Must be currently authorized to work in the US).