GCS Chemical Engineer

Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC.; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

On-site café and gym

Parental leave

PTO and holidays

Wellness incentives

MBO bonuses

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor seeks a GCS Chemical Equipment Engineer to own, commission, maintain, and optimize bulk and specialty chemical systems. You will coordinate with on-site teams, vendors, and internal groups to ensure safe, efficient operations and project execution.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and participation in MOCs, PHAs, and FMEAs to uphold PSM and RMP programs, with competitive base pay and comprehensive benefits for on-site, full-time work in

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering or related technical field.
• 4+ years of relevant operations experience related to semiconductors, oil & gas or chemical manufacturing.
• Preferred: Semiconductor gas and chemical facilities, oil & gas or chemical industry operations, with an emphasis on safety and hazardous process materials.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical ownership for chemical systems, safety and quality standards, and improvements.
• Interact with operations, maintenance, design and construction teams and with chemical equipment vendors to sustain and maintain equipment.
• Troubleshoot emergent equipment issues and provide technical direction to resolve.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to improve quality, reliability, safety, and cost savings through optimized process control and monitoring methods.
• Plan and execute preventative, time-based as well as breakdown maintenance for performance optimization.
• Coordinate with Fab Engineering groups to provide technical support and issue resolution.
• Own commissioning and startup of new equipment installations through design reviews, inspections, testing, and compliance resolution.
• Evaluate future scenario planning including infrastructure budget and schedule forecasting, utilization data analysis, and reporting.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers in the team to support their development.
• Support MOCs, PHAs and FMEAs for PSM and RMP chemical processes.

Skills

Safety

Process control

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering or related technical field

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Piping & Instrumentation Drawings

Process Flow Drawings

SCADA/DCS

Job description

About Samsung Austin Semiconductor

Samsung is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, founded on the belief that the pursuit of excellence creates a better world. At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, we are Innovating Today to Power the Devices of Tomorrow. Come innovate with us!

Position Summary

In your role as a GCS Chemical Equipment Engineer, you'll work with a talented team focused on comprehensively owning, commissioning, maintaining, and improving bulk and specialty chemical operations at Samsung Semiconductor. You'll provide support by interacting with the on-site operations/maintenance team for daily optimization and improvement of the chemical equipment. In addition, you will be coordinating with equipment vendors and various internal Samsung groups to ensure safe and efficient completion of operations tasks and projects.

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Chemical equipment engineer will provide technical expertise and ownership for chemical systems, safety and quality standards, and improvements for those systems.
• They will interact with the operations, maintenance, design and construction teams within Samsung as well as with the chemical equipment vendors to sustain and maintain equipment.
• Troubleshoot emergent equipment issues and provide technical direction to resolve.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to improve quality, reliability, safety, and cost savings through optimized process control and monitoring methods, and taking proactive steps to mitigate risks or points of equipment failure.
• Work with maintenance teams to plan and execute preventative, time-based as well as breakdown maintenance to address equipment or component failures or for performance optimization.
• Communicate and coordinate with Fab Engineering groups to provide technical support, supply and quality issue resolution, and collaboration for improved safety, quality, and system reliability.
• Own the commissioning and startup of new equipment installations through design reviews, equipment inspections, functionality testing, pressure tests, DIW and chemical qualifications, and any code/compliance or design issue resolution.
• Evaluating future scenario planning including infrastructure budget and schedule forecasting, utilization and capacity data analysis, and reporting.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers in the team to support their technical development.
• Support MOCs, PHAs and FMEAs for PSM and RMP covered chemical processes.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering or related technical field.
• 4+ years of relevant operations experience related to semiconductors, oil & gas or chemical manufacturing.
• Preferred: Semiconductor gas and chemical facilities, oil & gas or chemical industry operations, with an emphasis on safety and hazardous process materials.

Knowledge and Skills: MS Office, AutoCAD, Piping & Instrumentation Drawings, Process Flow Drawings, Understanding of PSM‑RMP, Chemical Engineering Concepts related to industrial applications, Mechanical Engineering Concepts related to industrial applications, Process safety, Process controls, Equipment troubleshooting, Data analysis, Data trending and monitoring, Process monitoring systems (SCADA or DCS), Communication, Teamwork, Motivated, Self‑starter, Collaboration, Analytical, Problem‑solver.

The current base salary range for this role is between $95,000 - $120,000. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications and experience. Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance. This position may include access to controlled information or technology under U.S. export control laws. Employment may be contingent on either the applicant verifying that the applicant falls under the “U.S. Person” definition (including U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or the employer timely obtaining any necessary export license under federal law. The employer evaluates export licensing on a case‑by‑case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion, as export license applications can take many weeks to process.

Total Rewards

At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, base pay is just one part of our total compensation package. The base compensation for this role will depend on education, experience, skills, and location.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
• On-site café(s) and workout facilities
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays
• Wellness incentives and MORE
• Eligible full‑time employees (salaried or hourly) may also receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.

* Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All positions at Samsung Austin Semiconductor are full‑time on‑site.

About Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, and network systems, and the entire semiconductor industry with our memory, system LSI, foundry, and LED solutions. Samsung is also leading in the development of the Internet of Things through, among others, our Smart Home and Digital Health initiatives. Since being established in 1969, Samsung Electronics has grown into one of the world’s leading technology companies, and become recognized as one of the top global brands. Our network now extends across the world, and Samsung takes great pride in the creativity and diversity of its talented people, who drive our growth.

To discover more, please visit our official newsroom at (https://news.samsung.com/global/).