HVAC Facilities Exhaust Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Onsite facilities (cafés/workout)

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is looking for a Mechanical Systems Engineer to join the Facilities Engineering Team. You will tackle complex challenges in Exhaust and Process Systems, lead improvement projects, review designs, and oversee operations in a 24/7 wafer fab environment.

The role emphasizes process safety, reliability, and efficiency, with startup/commissioning involvement and collaboration across maintenance, operations, and project teams. On-site work is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical/plant operations or design engineering.
• Experience with facilities operations, reliability engineering, or project management.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain Exhaust and Process systems in a 24/7 semiconductor fab.
• Lead root-cause analysis and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Develop and implement SOPs to standardize work.
• Participate in startup/commissioning activities and testing.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Pneumatics

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication

AutoCAD/Revit

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

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

We are seeking 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.

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.

Role And Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Possesses knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and systems, including compressors, dryers, fans, heat transfer, and pneumatics.
• Promote a process safety mindset and ensure compliance with site air permits, driving abatement efficiencies to meet world‑class standards.
• Provide day‑to‑day support for operational, maintenance, and engineering issues within Facilities Operations Maintenance (FOM). Manage equipment to ensure utilities meet tight quality fab production requirements. Monitor and address quality and capacity concerns across systems. Seeks out innovative concepts/technologies to improve system and operational efficiency.
• Support start‑up and commissioning of equipment by identifying deficiencies and working with construction to tackle problems. Create start‑up step plans to safely start and test equipment before full production.
• Lead root cause analysis and coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams to contain and correct problems.
• Implement standard operating processes (SOP) to improve and standardize work across the team.
• Work Schedule: 1st shift, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.

Skills And Qualifications

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience.
• Previous experience in plant operations, reliability engineering, or design engineering.
• Prior work experience at an advanced manufacturing facility or have a related background in plant operations, process design, consultant firm or technical project management.
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills for assessing problems and developing corrective actions.
• Possess excellent time management and priority setting skills while having the ability to effectively advance multiple activities simultaneously and enable on‑time project delivery.
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Must be able to coordinate and communicate technical information to and from all levels of the organization.
• Exhibit commitment to a safe, reliable, and efficient work environment.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and highly adaptable to rapidly changing business needs and initiatives.
• Demonstrate ability to build strong, influential relationships.
• Previous experience with AutoCAD, Revit or similar software is a plus.
• Previous data analysis experience/machine learning is a plus.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office based applications.
• Experience in system capacity calculations and equipment selection.
• Professional Engineer’s license a plus.

Salary and Benefits

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.

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.

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.

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