Senior Facilities Engineer

SkyWater Technology, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyWater Technology, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Facilities Engineer to lead controls automation for our Fab 25 facilities.

You will oversee PLC design, programming, HMI development, and database management while coordinating multiple projects and driving continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in semiconductor manufacturing facilities, strong troubleshooting and data-analysis skills, and a PE/EIT is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in engineering with PLC controls programming, HMI systems, controls networks and database management in a semiconductor facility environment.
• At least 3 years of PLC design, database design, and HMI design experience.
• Engineering in semiconductor manufacturing preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and data analysis skills.
• Professional engineering license or EIT is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of facilities controls automation projects, including planning, PLC design, programming, troubleshooting, and startup.
• Prepare written project plans with sequence of operations, PLC code, drawings, and schedules.
• Conduct technical reviews, provide comments, analyses, and recommendations.
• Troubleshoot control and automation systems; propose corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement through data analysis and metrics.
• Manage multiple projects and provide regular progress updates.
• Mentor and train less experienced staff and technicians.
• Develop SOPs and specs for facility control systems and equipment.
• Collaborate with control system staff to reduce system costs.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI systems

Controls networks

Database management

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLC design tools

HMI design tools

Job description

Primary Objective

We are hiring a Senior Facilities Engineer for the Austin, Texas site.

Major Areas of Accountability

Responsible for all phases of Facilities Controls Automation engineering to ensure proper engineering support for Cypress Fab 25 Facilities controls and automation systems, as described but not limited to:

• Manage and implement all phases of new construction and renovation/upgrade projects, including planning, PLC design, programming, troubleshooting, and startup. Prepares written project plans which may include sequence of ops, PLC code, design drawings, schedule, and other pertinent project information.
• Conduct technical project reviews and prepare written comments, analysis, and recommendations.
• Troubleshoot problems associated with control and automation systems. Generate corrective action proposals and recommendations.
• Initiate and implement continuous improvement programs through the analysis of data and metrics.
• Manage multiple projects.
• Provide Management with regular updates using established reporting formats.
• Provide guidance and training to less experienced staff and technicians as required.
• Provide standard operating procedures and specifications governing the operation and maintenance of facility control systems and equipment.
• Work with Control system and engineering staff to bring about system cost reductions.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree, preferably in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5 years of engineering experience with PLC controls programming, HMI systems, controls networks and database management in a semiconductor facility manufacturing environment.
• Applicant must have at least 3 years of experience in PLC design, database design, and HMI design.
• Experience in process design in a semiconductor manufacturing environment is preferred.
• A strong background in troubleshooting systems and data analysis skills is strongly preferred.
• A professional engineering license or EIT is a plus.