Facility Operator, Texas Institute for Electronics

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Generous paid vacation

Tuition assistance

Employee discount

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Austin is seeking a Facility Operator for the Texas Institute for Electronics. In this role, you'll monitor and control mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to ensure proper functioning of cleanrooms and facilities. The ideal candidate will hold a High School Diploma with two years of experience in a semiconductor environment, possess skills in using Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), and be able to adjust operating parameters. Competitive health benefits and a supportive work environment are included.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent.
2 years in a semiconductor facilities environment or similar.
Experience using HMIs and adjusting equipment operating parameters.
Experience following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Experience using HMIs and adjusting equipment operating parameters.
Other related functions as assigned.

Responsibilities

Maintain facility operating parameters for air and water systems.
Monitor and control fire, electrical, and mechanical systems.
Assist in creating and updating Standard Operating Procedures.
Assist in creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) while monitoring the control room.
Respond to maintenance service requests and complete preventive maintenance activities.

Skills

Monitoring mechanical systems

Using Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs)

Experience with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Adjusting equipment operating parameters

Education

High School Diploma

Associate or Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SCADA systems

Building Automation Systems

HMIs

Job description

Facility Operator, Texas Institute for Electronics

Apply to the Facility Operator role at the University of Texas at Austin.

Overview

The Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) is a University of Texas at Austin‑supported consortium dedicated to advancing semiconductor manufacturing technology. The Facility Operator is responsible for monitoring mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems that support cleanrooms and facilities, making real‑time decisions to react to changing conditions.

Responsibilities

Maintain facility operating parameters, adjusting systems to control water, air, pressure, temperature, and dew point.
Monitor and control fire, electrical, and mechanical systems using SCADA and building automation systems.
Conduct shift rounds, record system conditions, and monitor equipment such as 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 creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) while monitoring the control room.
Respond to maintenance service requests and complete preventive maintenance activities.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma.
2 years in a semiconductor facilities environment or similar.
Experience following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Experience using Human‑Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and adjusting equipment operating parameters.
Other related functions as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate or bachelor’s degree.
2 years with BAS or SCADA control systems.
4 years in a semiconductor facilities environment.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Salary Range

Industry‑competitive salaries.

Working Conditions

Indoor and outdoor work; all seasons – hot to cold, wet to arid.
Personal protective equipment required.
Alarms, unscheduled calls, static and abrupt noises expected.
Work involves sitting, standing, walking, pushing/pulling up to 50+ lbs, lifting, repetitive motions, use of PPE, operation of forklifts and other powered equipment, and potential exposure to chemicals, electrical, and mechanical hazards.
May require climbing ladders, reaching, bending, twisting, kneeling, or stooping; work in tight or confined spaces.

Physical Demands

70% stationary, often sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods.
30% walking around the site for prolonged periods.
Occasional push/pull of objects ≥50 lbs.
Occasional lift and carry for short distances ≥50 lbs.
Occasional climbing ladders, using forklifts, boom lifts, pallet jacks, etc.
Use of manual dexterity and repetitive use of a keyboard.

Shift

Compressed‑shift position: 12‑hour shifts (6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.) on seven of every fourteen days.
Occasional nights or weekends required.
Shift differential pay may be available for night shift work.

Required Materials

Resume/CV.
Three work references with contact information; at least one reference from a supervisor.
Letter of interest (optional).

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff eligible for openings being recruited for through University‑Wide or Open Recruiting. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to a minimum of 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalists.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative‑action employer complying with all applicable federal and state laws. No discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status.

Pay Transparency

Employees will not be discriminated against for inquiring about pay. Disclosure of pay to others is limited to specific circumstances.

Employment Eligibility Verification

Upon hiring, the I‑9 form will be completed, and documents must be presented within three days.

E‑Verify

The university uses E‑Verify to check work authorization. Contacts provided for the E‑Verify and Right to Work posters available.

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Clery Act. All prospective employees will be notified of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report.

Benefits