HVAC Engineer

Samsung Semiconductor; 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(s) and workout facilities

Paid maternity and paternity leave

PTO and holidays

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a highly capable Mechanical Systems Engineer to lead our Exhaust Team within Facilities Engineering. You will guide 5+ engineers on design, safety, and capacity projects for 24/7 semiconductor fabrication systems, overseeing operations from concept through implementation.

The role emphasizes process safety, reliability, and continuous improvement, with a 1st shift schedule and competitive total rewards including comprehensive benefits and performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience.
• Experience in plant operations, reliability engineering, or design engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop, mentor, and influence a team of 5+ engineers and project managers, fostering a collaborative and safety‑conscious work environment.
• Promote a process safety mindset and ensure compliance with site air permits, driving abatement efficiencies to meet world‑class standards.
• Oversee project development and execution within the exhaust systems scope, including engineering design, cost estimating, financial management, and system documentation.
• Provide day‑to‑day support for operational, maintenance, and engineering issues within Facilities Operations Maintenance (FOM).
• Forecast system capacity needs based on current and future demand projections, and develop plans to accommodate these needs through capital improvement projects.
• Lead root cause analysis and coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams to contain and correct problems.

Skills

Team leadership

Mechanical engineering

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

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.

Position Summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is looking for a highly motivated and skilled Mechanical Systems Engineer to join our Facilities Engineering Team. In this role, you will tackle complex engineering challenges, lead improvement projects, review system designs, and manage critical projects on Exhaust and Process Systems. You will also oversee daily operations and maintenance to enhance system quality, reliability, and efficiency, directly supporting the high‑precision operations of a semiconductor wafer fab. You will work to tackle our complex problems, initiate capacity improvement projects, review designs, and manage projects while developing strategies and roadmaps for improving quality and reliability.

The Exhaust Team, a vital part of our Facilities engineering structure, manages a diverse range of systems, including Compressed Dry Air (CDA, IA), Acid/Alkali Scrubbed Exhaust, Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Exhaust, Heat/General (H/G) Exhaust, Emergency and Smoke Exhaust, Process Vacuum (PVAC), and Clean Vacuum (CVAC). These systems are critical to maintaining uninterrupted operations, as they are designed to run 24/7, 365 days a year.

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Develop, mentor, and influence a team of 5+ engineers and project managers, fostering a collaborative and safety‑conscious work environment.
• Promote a process safety mindset and ensure compliance with site air permits, driving abatement efficiencies to meet world‑class standards. Oversee equipment quality to meet fab production requirements.
• Oversee project development and execution within the exhaust systems scope, including engineering design, cost estimating, financial management, and system documentation.
• Provide day‑to‑day support for operational, maintenance, and engineering issues within Facilities Operations Maintenance (FOM). Monitor and address quality and capacity concerns across systems. Seek out innovative concepts/technologies to improve system and operational efficiency.
• Forecast system capacity needs based on current and future demand projections, and develop plans to accommodate these needs through capital improvement projects. Provide guidance to personnel, management, and executives on technical projects and large‑scale changes.
• Lead root cause analysis and coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams to in contain and correct problems. Lead Task Force Teams (TFT) to solve critical inter‑departmental problems or initiatives.
• Implement processes & procedures to improve and standardize work across the team & site.
• Contribute to the industry through professional organizations and conferences, sharing insights and best practices.
• Work Schedule: 1st shift, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.

Skills And Qualifications

• Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience.
• Previous experience in plant operations, reliability engineering, or design engineering.

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

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

Eligible full‑time employees (salaried or hourly) may also receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.

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

U.S. Export Control Compliance

This role may require access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization.

Trade Secrets Notice

By submitting an application, you agree not to disclose to Samsung—or encourage Samsung to use—any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to a current or former employer or other entity.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.