Lead Semiconductor Commissioning Engineer – Onsite

FST Technical Services; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full per diem and mobilization

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k)

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

FST Technical Services seeks a Lead Commissioning Engineer to direct mechanical and electrical commissioning on a major semiconductor facility in Santa Clara, CA. This on-site leader will coordinate field execution, testing, documentation, and turnover across disciplines.

The ideal candidate has hands-on commissioning experience and can lead engineers, technicians, contractors, and vendors in a high-tech construction environment, with per diem and mobilization support for travel.

Qualifications

• 5 years of commissioning/startup experience in complex facilities; demonstrated lead experience required.
• Working knowledge of both mechanical and electrical building/facility systems with cross-discipline testing.
• Ability to read P&IDs, mechanical drawings, electrical single-line diagrams, control sequences, and equipment specs.
• Experience planning field tests, directing contractors and vendors, managing deficiencies, and preparing commissioning records.
• Strong communication, leadership, safety awareness, scheduling, and problem-solving skills.
• On-site work in Santa Clara, CA and compliance with site safety requirements.
• Engineering degree or equivalent technical experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary commissioning for mechanical, electrical, controls, and supporting facility systems from verification through startup and turnover.
• Develop and execute commissioning plans, test procedures, checklists, and system acceptance documentation.
• Coordinate daily priorities and testing windows with owner, GC, trade partners, design engineers, vendors, and operations teams.
• Oversee mechanical systems: HVAC, cleanroom, water systems, exhaust, pumps, and controls.
• Oversee electrical systems: MV/LV distribution, switchgear, transformers, UPS, generators, and controls.
• Validate interfaces between mechanical, electrical, BAS/BMS, and facility monitoring systems; support integrated testing.
• Lead field commissioning personnel, assign tasks, review deliverables, and provide mentoring.
• Identify, log, prioritize, and close deficiencies and punch items.

Skills

Lead commissioning

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

P&IDs reading

Team leadership

On-site work

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

BAS/BMS

Electrical protection & controls

Job description

FST Technical Services seeks a Lead Commissioning Engineer to direct mechanical and electrical commissioning on a major semiconductor facility in Santa Clara, CA. This on-site leader will coordinate field execution, testing, documentation, and turnover across disciplines.

The ideal candidate has hands-on commissioning experience and can lead engineers, technicians, contractors, and vendors in a high-tech construction environment, with per diem and mobilization support for travel.