Facilities Technician, Texas Institute for Electronics

University of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Generous paid vacation and holidays

Tuition assistance

Free access to libraries and museums

Job summary

A major educational institution in Austin is seeking a Facilities Technician to ensure the safe and efficient operation of facility systems critical to semiconductor manufacturing. Responsibilities include monitoring automated controls, troubleshooting various systems, and performing routine maintenance. Candidates should have experience with PLC or SCADA systems and a relevant degree. This role offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to work in a cutting-edge technology environment.

Qualifications

• Operative knowledge of air compressors and automated control systems.
• Experience with instrumentation calibration and control loop diagnostics.
• 2+ years experience in industrial or semiconductor environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility systems including automated controls.
• Monitor and troubleshoot fire, electrical, mechanical, and gas systems.
• Complete preventive maintenance and respond to service requests.

Skills

Operative knowledge of air handlers

Troubleshooting PLC, DCS, or SCADA systems

General knowledge of semiconductor operations

Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and electrical schematics

Excellent communication skills

Self-starter with a sense of urgency

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

**Job Posting Title:**Facilities Technician**----****Hiring Department:**Texas Institute for Electronics**----****Position Open To:**All Applicants**----****Weekly Scheduled Hours:**40**----****FLSA Status:**To Be Determined at Offer**----****Earliest Start Date:**Ongoing**----****Position Duration:**Expected to Continue**----****Location:**AUSTIN, TX**----****Job Details:**## **General Notes**The 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. UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of , provides outstanding and 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 and and## **Purpose**To ensure the reliable, safe, and efficient operation of critical facility and cleanroom systems through continuous monitoring, control, and maintenance of automated building, utility, and process systems. This role supports uninterrupted operations by maintaining environmental conditions and infrastructure within defined operating parameters***.***## **Responsibilities*** Maintain and optimize facility systems within operating parameters, including automated control of water, air, pressure, temperature, and dew point through PLC, BAS, and SCADA systems. Monitor, troubleshoot, and adjust fire, electrical, mechanical, and gas systems using SCADA, PLC, DCS, and Building Automation Systems (BAS).* Perform rounds each shift. Record conditions of systems each shift from direct observation. Systems include, but are not limited to compressed dry air, cooling towers, boilers, fire pumps, emergency generators, bulk gases, ultra-pure water, chillers, vacuum, commercial water, commercial power, waste neutralization, bulk chemical distribution. Assist in the development and revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) while supporting control room monitoring activities.* Maintenance Activities: Respond to maintenance service requests. Complete assigned preventive maintenance activities. Troubleshoot instrumentation, control loops, transmitters (pressure, temperature, flow), control valves, VFDs, and gas delivery systems to minimize downtime. Utilize diagnostic tools and CMMS systems to Finalize maintenance documentation and support predictive maintenance initiatives. Support cleanroom environmental control systems including CDA, high-purity gases, and humidity/temperature control loops.* Other related functions as assigned.## **Required Qualifications*** Operative knowledge of air handlers, air compressors, boilers, chillers, gas delivery systems, and automated control systems.* General knowledge of semiconductor facilities operations for utilities, waste processing and water systems.* Experience troubleshooting PLC, DCS, or SCADA-based control systems* Experience with instrumentation calibration and control loop diagnostics* Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams* Experience supporting gas delivery and clean dry air (CDA) systems* Operating knowledge of dry air, inert gas pipefitting.* Basic computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.* Excellent communication skills.* Attention to detail.* Mechanical skill and affinity.* Self-starter, able to work with a sense of urgency.* Must be a US person (US citizen or US lawful permanent resident) as per DARPA contract.*Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.*## **Preferred Qualifications*** Associate or bachelor’s degree* Experience with instrumentation (pressure, flow, temperature transmitters), VFDs, and control valves.* 2+ years of experience troubleshooting BAS, PLC, DCS, or SCADA control systems in industrial or semiconductor environments.* 4 years of experience in a semiconductor facilities environment.## **Salary Range**TIE Pays Industry-Competitive Salaries## **Working Conditions*** Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)* 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* Climbing of ladders* Lifting and moving 50 pounds## **Work Shift*** Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm* Occasional nights and weekends required## **Required Materials*** Resume/CV* 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor**Important** **for 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 that ALL Required 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 questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.----**Employment Eligibility:**Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings