Facility Instrumentation & Controls Technician, Texas Institute for Electronics

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Tuition assistance

Library access

Job summary

The Texas Institute for Electronics is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Technician to support the startup and operation of a semiconductor manufacturing facility. Responsibilities include installing and maintaining sensors and control systems, troubleshooting PLCs/HMIs/SCADA, and integrating new instrumentation into facility systems.

A related technical degree and 3+ years’ experience are required. UT Austin benefits and a collaborative, safety‑driven work environment are provided as part

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or technical certification in Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in instrumentation and controls, preferably in semiconductor or advanced manufacturing.
• Proficiency with instrumentation troubleshooting, industrial networking, and control system integration.
• Familiarity with cleanroom protocols and semiconductor fabrication processes.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to interpret schematics and technical manuals.
• Experience with data acquisition systems and industrial automation platforms.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, and maintain sensors, transducers, transmitters, and control systems across facilities equipment in a semiconductor manufacturing facility.
• Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation and control systems including PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA interfaces. Perform routine and preventive maintenance on control systems to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.
• Support the integration of new instrumentation devices and controls methodologies into existing facility systems, including air handlers, water, waste, chemical, gas, and similar fab facility systems. Assist in the design and implementation of control strategies for facility systems and processes for a semiconductor manufacturing facility.
• Configure and tune PID control loops for temperature, pressure, flow, and other process variables.
• Monitor system performance and analyze data to identify inefficiencies or potential failures.
• Collaborate with facility engineers, technicians, and fab personnel to optimize equipment performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain detailed documentation of instrumentation configurations, wiring diagrams, and maintenance logs.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and industry standards for cleanroom and high-tech manufacturing environments. Provide technical training and support to operations and maintenance personnel.
• Participate in commissioning and startup activities for new and existing facility systems.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Skills

Instrumentation & controls

PLC programming

Data acquisition

Industrial networking

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree or technical certification in Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

Job description

Job Posting Title

Facility Instrumentation & Controls Technician, Texas Institute for Electronics

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

About Us

TheTexas 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.

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

Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Purpose

The Texas Institute for Electronics is looking for an Instrumentation and Controls Technician to support the startup and operation of a semiconductor manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, and maintain sensors, transducers, transmitters, and control systems across facilities equipment in a semiconductor manufacturing facility.
• Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation and control systems including PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA interfaces. Perform routine and preventive maintenance on control systems to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.
• Support the integration of new instrumentation devices and controls methodologies into existing facility systems, including air handlers, water, waste, chemical, gas, and similar fab facility systems. Assist in the design and implementation of control strategies for facility systems and processes for a semiconductor manufacturing facility.
• Configure and tune PID control loops for temperature, pressure, flow, and other process variables.
• Monitor system performance and analyze data to identify inefficiencies or potential failures.
• Collaborate with facility engineers, technicians, and fab personnel to optimize equipment performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain detailed documentation of instrumentation configurations, wiring diagrams, and maintenance logs.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and industry standards for cleanroom and high-tech manufacturing environments. Provide technical training and support to operations and maintenance personnel.
• Participate in commissioning and startup activities for new and existing facility systems.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree or technical certification in Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in instrumentation and controls, preferably in semiconductor or advanced manufacturing.
• Proficiency with instrumentation troubleshooting, industrial networking, and control system integration.
• Familiarity with cleanroom protocols and semiconductor fabrication processes.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to interpret schematics and technical manuals.
• Experience with data acquisition systems and industrial automation platforms.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Electrician
• 5+ Years relevant experience
• PLC Programming experience

Salary Range

TIE pays industry‑competitive salaries.

Working Conditions

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work in all weather conditions
• May work in extreme temperatures
• 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 25 pounds

Work Shift

• Monday - Friday 8-5
• Occasional nights or weekends required as needed to support onsite issues or troubleshooting

Required Materials

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

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.

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.

Background Checks

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

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.

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.

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.

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 and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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.