Senior Facilities Controls Engineer - Semiconductor Systems

Amkor Technology; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Amkor Technology Arizona is seeking an experienced facilities Controls System Engineer to design, install, commission, and operate facility control systems across HVAC, UPW, WWT, gas/chemical, and life safety. You will collaborate with vendors, review drawings, support commissioning, and drive reliability improvements.

This role requires hands-on PLC/SCADA experience and strong problem-solving abilities at a semiconductor facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Controls Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in facilities control systems engineering (design and operations).
• Strong understanding of PLCs, SCADA, PID controllers, and variable frequency drives.
• Ability to read and interpret P&ID drawings and engineering specifications.
• Familiarity with HMI interfaces and industrial communication protocols.
• Proficiency in MS Office and engineering tools.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in semiconductor facility design, construction, commissioning, and start-up.
• Professional Engineering License (PE) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, installation, commissioning, and operation of facility control systems for HVAC, UPW, WWT, gas and chemical systems, and life safety.
• Collaborate with instrumentation and controls vendors to meet system requirements.
• Review drawings, submittals, and monitor construction progress.
• Support commissioning activities, including equipment testing and startup.
• Identify and resolve abnormalities during construction and start-up phases.
• Manage documentation, manuals, and handover processes for control systems.
• Provide engineering support for operation and maintenance of PLC and SCADA systems.
• Respond to facility interruptions across cooling, process, and utility systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis and trend evaluations for facilities-related incidents.
• Modify control logic to improve performance and prevent recurrence.
• Develop and maintain an instrument calibration program for transmitters and valves.
• Perform system capacity planning, troubleshooting, and sustaining activities.
• Partner with operations and maintenance to optimize system performance and reliability.
• Apply reliability engineering principles (FMEA) to improve system performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, codes, and corporate control guidelines.

Skills

PLCs

SCADA systems

PID controllers

VFDs

P&ID drawings

HMI interfaces

Industrial protocols

MS Office

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Controls Engineering, or related field

Job description

Amkor Technology Arizona is seeking an experienced facilities Controls System Engineer to design, install, commission, and operate facility control systems across HVAC, UPW, WWT, gas/chemical, and life safety. You will collaborate with vendors, review drawings, support commissioning, and drive reliability improvements.

This role requires hands-on PLC/SCADA experience and strong problem-solving abilities at a semiconductor facility.