Master Technician, HVAC

Samsung Electronics; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Matching

Onsite Fitness Center

Onsite Café

Paid Parental Leave

PTO & Holidays

Wellness Program

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is hiring a Subject Matter Expert to lead troubleshooting, maintenance, and reliability initiatives for industrial chillers and HVAC systems supporting semiconductor manufacturing.

You will diagnose complex failures, perform root-cause analysis, and develop corrective actions to improve equipment uptime. The role includes technical leadership, SOP development, and contractor oversight in a high‑demand fab environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or technical certification preferred.
• NCCER Millwright and/or Industrial Certification.
• 8-15 years of experience in semiconductor or high-volume manufacturing.
• Proficiency with digital alignment and precision measurement tools (e.g., micrometers, calipers, gauges).
• Experience using CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Advanced troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and control system failures.
• Maintenance oversight for chillers, DX systems, CRAC units, RTUs, AHUs, and related equipment.
• Expert knowledge of centrifugal chillers, compressors, and controls.
• Evaluate performance and improve maintenance strategies for reliability.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor technicians; develop training materials.
• Develop and revise SOPs, troubleshooting procedures, and best practices.
• Oversee contractors and OEM service providers for specialized maintenance.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and vendors to resolve issues.
• Ensure safety/compliance with LOTO, SOPs, JSAs, PTPs, NSWPs.
• Work with minimal supervision and adjust priorities as needed.

Skills

Semiconductor experience

Troubleshooting

CMMS

Precision measurement

Education

High school diploma

Technical certification

Tools

CMMS

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

This role serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for advanced troubleshooting, maintenance, and reliability of industrial chillers and HVAC systems supporting semiconductor manufacturing operations. Independently diagnoses complex equipment failures, performs root cause analysis, and develops corrective actions to improve equipment reliability and prevent recurring failures. Provides technical leadership, develops maintenance procedures, mentors technicians, and supports continuous improvement initiatives to ensure uninterrupted utility support to the FAB.

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Advanced Troubleshooting: Serves as the technical expert for complex mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and control system failures. Establishes root causes and develops long-term corrective actions.
• Equipment Maintenance: Performs and provides technical oversight for preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on centrifugal chillers, Direct Expansion (DX) systems, CRAC units, Rooftop Units (RTUs), air handling units, and associated equipment.
• Chiller Expertise: Demonstrates expert knowledge of centrifugal chillers, including compressors, refrigeration circuits, controls, and annual maintenance requirements.
• Equipment Reliability: Evaluates equipment performance, identifies developing failures, and recommends improvements to maintenance strategies, equipment efficiency, and reliability.
• Technical Leadership: Serves as an SME for assigned systems, mentors’ technicians, develops training materials, and assists management with technical development plans.
• Procedures and Standards: Develops and revises SOPs, troubleshooting procedures, and maintenance best practices.
• Contractor Oversight: Provides technical direction and oversight of contractors and OEM service providers performing specialized maintenance and repairs.
• Collaboration: Works with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and vendors to resolve complex equipment issues and support improvement projects.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensures compliance with LOTO, SOPs, JSAs, PTPs, NSWPs, and applicable safety and environmental requirements.
• Independent Judgment: Works with minimal supervision, establishes technical approaches, and adjusts priorities to meet changing manufacturing needs.

Skills and Qualifications

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• High school diploma or technical certification preferred.
• NCCCR Millwright and/or Industrial Certification.
• Specific licenses may be required depending on the role.
• 8-15 years of experience in semiconductor or high-volume manufacturing.
• Proficiency with digital alignment and precision measurement tools (e.g., micrometers, calipers, gauges).
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

T_he current base salary range for this role is between $41.00 - $55.00/hour. 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.

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

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