GCS Gas Equipment Engineer

Samsung; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and 401(k) matching

Onsite café and fitness facilities

Paid maternity/paternity leave

PTO + holidays

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor seeks a Gas Equipment Engineer to own and improve specialty and bulk gas supply systems. You will coordinate startup of new equipment, support operations, and drive safety and reliability across the gas systems group.

Key responsibilities include troubleshooting, non-standard maintenance planning, and leading improvement projects to enhance quality, productivity and safety while reducing costs. Strong collaboration with Fab Engineering is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong leadership to interface with Samsung Facilities, Engineering, GCS Operations/Maintenance, and Construction teams.
• Familiarity with operation, maintenance, and design of gas and chemical equipment including piping and support systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze trends in process and equipment related to flow rates, pressures, and consumption.
• Experience with PSM/RMP program management is a plus.
• Familiarity with process gas and chemical system troubleshooting with a mechanical aptitude.
• Strong data analysis, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new systems and concepts; Six Sigma and LEAN tools are a plus.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and document data effectively.
• Fab engineering experience in semiconductor facilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical ownership for gas systems, safety, quality standards, and improvements; interface with operations, maintenance, construction, and vendors.
• Troubleshoot emergent equipment issues and guide resolution.
• Plan and execute non-standard maintenance to address failures or improvements.
• Coordinate with Fab Engineering for technical support and safety improvements.
• Commission and startup new equipment installations.
• Analyze infrastructure budgets, schedules, utilization, and capacity data.
• Lead MOC for PSM/RMP if owning relevant equipment; drive continuous improvement for quality, productivity, safety and cost.
• Standardize processes across the equipment fleet; optimize PM strategies for aging assets; improve control and monitoring.
• Develop proactive approaches to sustaining large equipment sets.

Skills

Leadership

Gas equipment

Communication

Data analysis

PSM/RMP

Troubleshooting

LEAN/Six Sigma

Documentation

Fab engineering

Overtime flexibility

Cross-functional collaboration

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

The Gas and Chemical Systems (GCS) Gas Equipment Engineer role is focused on comprehensively owning, maintaining, supporting, and improving specialty and bulk gas supply systems at Samsung. As a part of the Gas Systems team, you will provide support by interacting with the on-site operations and maintenance teams, as well as customer groups, to ensure world-class performance of equipment providing critical supply to Fab production.

This role is also responsible for coordinating the startup and commissioning of newly installed equipment, as well as developing and executing projects to expand and improve equipment sets for the group.

The role will involve management and oversight of Hazardous Production Materials (HPM), and places a premium on safety expertise and dedication.

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

Equipment Operations

Gas Systems Engineer will provide technical expertise and ownership for supply systems, safety and quality standards, and improvements for those systems. Engineer will interact with operations teams, maintenance teams, construction teams, and equipment vendors to sustain and maintain equipment.

Troubleshoot emergent equipment issues and provide technical direction to resolve.

Work with maintenance teams to plan and execute non-standard equipment maintenance to address failures or equipment improvements.

Communicate and coordinate with Fab Engineering groups to provide technical support, supply issue resolution, and collaboration for improved safety, quality, and system reliability.

New Equipment Startup

Commission and startup new equipment installations.

Evaluate future scenario planning including infrastructure budget and schedule forecasting, utilization and capacity data analysis, and reporting.

Projects & Compliance

Support and lead MOC for PSM and RMP covered processes (possible, if owning relevant equipment)

Develop and drive continuous improvement projects to improve quality, productivity, and safety, while also reducing cost.

Process Improvement

Implement standardization methods across equipment fleet (work processes, alarm management, 6s principles).

Optimize PM (preventative maintenance) strategies for aging assets to minimize risk of unexpected failures.

Improve process control and monitoring methods to ensure a robust proactive approach to sustaining large equipment sets.

Skills and Qualifications

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Demonstrate strong leadership skills required to interface with stakeholders across Samsung Facilities, Engineering, GCS Operations/Maintenance, and Construction organizations to sustain regular operations.
• Familiarity with operation, maintenance, and design of gas and chemical equipment including piping systems and facility support equipment.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with analyzing trends in process and equipment systems related to flow rates, pressures, and consumption.
• Experienced with PSM/RMP program management a plus.
• Familiarity with process gas and chemical system troubleshooting, with a strong mechanical aptitude.
• Strong data analysis, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Strong aptitude and desire to learn new systems and concepts.
• Six Sigma certification and/or use of LEAN improvement tools a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a multi-cultural environment.
• Aptitude for documentation and data analysis.
• Fab engineering experience in the semiconductor industry a plus.
• Ability to work overtime / on non-scheduled days as required.

The current base salary range for this role is between $76,000 - $145,000. 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.

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
• Onsite 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.

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