Senior Facilities Engineer – Controls & Automation

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

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.