Project Manager Lead - Tool Hookup Mechanical

Samsung Semiconductor; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 151,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Fitness facilities

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Paid time off + holidays

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Samsung Semiconductor in Austin is looking for a Project Manager Lead (Tool Hookup Mechanical) to oversee mechanical hookup operations within a semiconductor foundry. In this role, you will act as the primary engineering and construction leader, ensuring safe and efficient connections of manufacturing equipment to the facility's utility infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of project management experience, ideally in a cleanroom environment, and a relevant engineering degree. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, along with a competitive salary of $90,000 to $151,500.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of dedicated project management experience focused on mechanical piping construction.
• Minimum 5 years inside an operational, large-scale semiconductor cleanroom environment.
• Proficiency in navigating project control platforms.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison for the mechanical hookup team in meetings.
• Define and manage boundaries for tool-specific connections.
• Resolve engineering, scheduling, and resource conflicts.

Skills

Project management

High-purity mechanical

Cleanroom protocol management

Piping materials knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Tools

Primavera P6

Autodesk Navisworks

Revit

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

The Project Manager Lead (Tool Hookup Mechanical) acts as the primary engineering and construction leader for process mechanical and exhaust hookup operations within a semiconductor foundry. This role bridges the gap between factory operations, tool vendors (OEMs), and trade contractors to ensure that highly complex manufacturing equipment is safely, efficiently, and precisely connected to the facility’s utility infrastructure. The position carries ultimate accountability for the mechanical scope's safety, schedule, quality, and budget from tool arrival to final factory handover.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the central point of contact and primary liaison for the mechanical hookup team in high-level foundry executive, client, and tool vendor alignment meetings.
• Define and manage the strict boundaries between base-build utility infrastructure and tool-specific point‑of‑connection (POC) hookups to prevent scope gaps or overlap.
• Own and resolve critical engineering, scheduling, resource, and cross‑functional conflicts between competing trades and tool owners.
• Monitor financial performance, manage cash flow forecasting, review change orders, and track earned value management (EVM) for the mechanical scope.
• Partner with the master scheduling team to align mechanical installation sequences with aggressive Tool In‑Fab (TIF) and Tool Install Ready (TIR) milestones.

Qualifications

Education, Training, Credentials, And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of dedicated project management experience specifically focused on high‑purity mechanical and process piping construction.
• Minimum 5 years of direct experience working inside an operational, large‑scale semiconductor cleanroom environment.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) credential or an active professional engineering (PE) license is highly desirable.

Mandatory Knowledge, Skills, And Competencies

• Advanced technical knowledge of specialized high‑purity piping materials, including PVDF, PFA, and Electropolished Stainless Steel (316L EP).
• Strong working knowledge of international and semiconductor safety standards, including FM Global, NFPA codes, and SEMI guidelines (specifically SEMI S2 and S8).
• Absolute proficiency in cleanroom protocol management (Class 10 to Class 1000) and the enforcement of contamination control during active construction.
• Practical capability in navigating and digital review model software (e.g., Autodesk Navisworks, Revit) and project controls platforms (e.g., Primavera P6, Procore).

Total Rewards

The current base salary range for this role is between $90,000 - $151,500. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, and experience. Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs.

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.

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.

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.

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