Facilities Control Engineer I or II, Texas Institute for Electronics

University of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Institute for Electronics at UT Austin is seeking a Facilities Control Engineer I or II. This role will focus on overseeing the design and operation of control systems critical to semiconductor manufacturing, ensuring safety and operational reliability. Candidates should possess strong engineering backgrounds and demonstrable troubleshooting abilities in diverse systems, contributing to groundbreaking technology in the semiconductor domain.

Benefits

100% health benefits for employee premiums

Generous paid vacation and sick time

Retirement matching contributions

Flexible spending account options

Free access to libraries and museums

Free rides on all UT Shuttle and CapMetro buses

Training access through LinkedIn Learning

Tuition assistance programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree relevant to engineering.
• Experience in control systems engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and operate PLC controllers and field instruments.
• Troubleshoot unstable control systems.
• Commission equipment and collaborate with manufacturing teams.

Skills

Troubleshooting Systems

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLC Programming

AutoCAD Revit

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Facilities Control Engineer I or II, Texas Institute for Electronics

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Hiring Department:

Texas Institute for Electronics

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

To Be Determined at Offer

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Earliest Start Date:

Ongoing

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

About Us

The Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) is a University of Texas at Austin-supported semiconductor consortium of state and local government, preeminent defense electronics and semiconductor companies, national labs and nationally recognized academic institutions. Our mission is to develop and execute a state-of-the-art 3D Heterogenous Integration manufacturing technology roadmap, and to provide critical pilot manufacturing capabilities to address national security needs and catalyze domestic economic growth.

Join the Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) and help us push the boundaries in critical semiconductor domains, including advanced packaging, with the aim of reestablishing U.S. prominence in semiconductor manufacturing.

With over $1 billion in funding from the US DoD and the state of Texas, we’re at the forefront of creating cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes that will set the course for future advancements in semiconductor logic, memory, heterogeneous integration, chip cooling and more. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Texas Institute for Electronics embodies the city’s innovative spirit.

Benefits

UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers , provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
• For more details, please see Benefits | Human Resources and UT Austin Employee Experience | Human Resources and UT Austin Employee Experience | Human Resources

What Starts Here Changes the World

Texas Institute of Electronics (TIE) is looking for a Facilities Mechanical Engineer I or II to join our team. As a member of the TIE Facilities team, you'll be directly responsible for overseeing the safe design and operation of various mechanical systems for our semiconductor wafer fab and test facilities. TIE Facilities operates over 150 different utility systems that include chemicals, gases, variety of electrical systems, water systems, HVAC, waste, vacuum, and controls. Facilities works closely with TIE’s manufacturing team to understand how the utility systems impact the process as well as how to reduce consumption.

The successful candidate will be proficient in building mechanical systems design, operations and equipment to include chillers and boilers, cooling towers, pumps, heat exchangers, filtration systems, piping, HVAC and duct systems. The candidate will be able to execute projects in these areas and provide design, construction, and commissioning support as well as troubleshooting as needed for ongoing operations. It is expected that they have an understanding of requirements and limitations in the following key expertise areas.

Purpose

The Facilities Control Engineer I or II is needed to oversee the safe design and operation of various industrial control and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software for our semiconductor wafer fab and test facilities. TIE Facilities operates over 150 different utility systems that include chemicals, gases, variety of electrical systems, water systems, HVAC, waste, vacuum, and controls.

Responsibilities

• Design, install and operate PLC controllers and field instruments to include PLC programming, installation and calibration of various types of instruments for continuous operation and accurate and reliable data collection of various building utility systems.
• Troubleshoot control systems due to unstable operations or equipment failure and remedy the problem via equipment replacement and/or modifying PLC loop tuning parameters and/or programming to improve system performance.
• Use Process Flow Diagrams and P&ID documents to properly design, install, and commission a variety of equipment used to operate and control building utility systems.
• Provide oversight of the building control systems with a focus on safety, operational reliability and security.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications Facilities Control Engineer I:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• At least 5 years' experience in control systems engineering, design and construction

Facilities Control Engineer II:

• Master’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• At least 3 years' experience in control systems engineering, design and construction

For both levels:

• General knowledge of building systems and an understanding of how building control systems are integrated with these systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot control systems due to unstable operations or equipment failure and remedy the problem via equipment replacement and/or modifying PLC loop tuning parameters and/or programming to improve system performance.
• Ability to use Process Flow Diagrams and P&ID documents to properly design, install and commission a variety of equipment used to operate and control building utility systems.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
• Ability to take the initiative and drive for results
• Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery
• Ability to work effectively in an interrupt-driven, fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to build strong, influential relationships
• Possess strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated strong customer service orientation and ability to take ownership for issue resolution
• Proficient with PC hardware, windows-based applications and AutoCAD Revit
• Ability to understand, review and provide input on construction drawings
• Ability to analyze existing systems and associated monitoring equipment to troubleshoot and resolve problems
• Ability to develop and update Process and Instrumentation Diagrams, Sequence of Operations, I/O lists, panel drawings and instrumentations lists

Salary Ranges Facilities Control Engineer I:

$120,000+ depending on qualifications

Facilities Control Engineer II:

$140,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Personal protection equipment (furnished)
• On occasion, may work in all weather conditions
• May work around chemical fumes
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around chemicals
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity (ex: using a mouse)
• Climbing of stairs

Work Shift

• Monday – Friday, typical office hours plus occasional after-hours work.
• This is a 24x7 facility; there may be occasional nights/weekends to maintain production availability.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position may have the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, dependent upon the job profile you qualify for, and subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.