Senior Commissioning & Start-Up Lead for Semiconductors

Brunel; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel is seeking a Senior Commissioning & Start-Up Manager to lead commissioning and system start-up activities for a large-scale semiconductor facility. You will oversee the transition from construction through commissioning, cleanroom readiness, tool installation, and manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities include developing commissioning strategies, aligning with project controls and turnover milestones, leading teams, ensuring safety and quality, and partnering with engineering,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of engineering or 20+ years in high-tech construction/commissioning.
• Proven leadership in commissioning large-scale semiconductor facilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commissioning strategies, system turnover plans, and start-up sequences.
• Integrate commissioning activities with construction schedules, project controls, and turnover milestones.
• Lead commissioning, start-up, performance verification, and system stabilization activities.
• Oversee testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and turnover to operations.
• Coordinate commissioning across HVAC, process utilities, electrical, controls, and other fab systems.
• Establish cleanroom readiness strategies to support progressive tool installation.
• Manage system interdependencies, readiness gates, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Partner with engineering, construction, operations, project controls, vendors, and client stakeholders.
• Lead and mentor commissioning teams while maintaining accountability for safety, quality, schedule, and operational readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Brunel is seeking a Senior Commissioning & Start-Up Manager to lead commissioning and system start-up activities for a large-scale semiconductor facility. You will oversee the transition from construction through commissioning, cleanroom readiness, tool installation, and manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities include developing commissioning strategies, aligning with project controls and turnover milestones, leading teams, ensuring safety and quality, and partnering with engineering,