Senior Fire Protection Engineer – Semiconductor Fab

Amkor Technology, Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amkor Technology, Inc. in Arizona is seeking an experienced Facilities Senior Fire Protection Engineer to design, install, commission, and operate fire protection systems for our OSAT factory.

You will ensure NFPA compliance, life safety integration, and safe operations within a high-volume semiconductor environment. The role covers fire suppression, alarms, sprinkler and clean agent systems, with on-call duties and collaboration with operations teams to optimize performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of fire protection system design and operations experience in semiconductor/high-tech manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of NFPA codes, life safety standards.
• Ability to read and interpret fire protection drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with Fire Alarm, sprinkler systems, and alarm integration.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, and Bluebeam.
• PE or NICET certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of ISO standards and emergency response planning.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with fire protection design consultants to meet system requirements.
• Review drawings, submittals, and monitor construction progress.
• Support commissioning activities, including functional testing and system validation.
• Identify and resolve abnormalities during construction and start-up phases.
• Manage documentation, manuals, and handover processes for fire protection systems.
• Provide operational/maintenance support for fire suppression systems, alarms, and emergency response systems.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA codes, local fire regulations, and corporate safety standards.
• Perform system capacity planning, troubleshooting, and sustaining activities.
• Partner with operations/maintenance teams to optimize system performance.
• Conduct system evaluations and implement improvements through capital/expense projects.
• Maintain accurate documentation for procedures.
• Support fire safety audits, inspections, and drills.
• Provide on-call support in a 24/7 high-volume manufacturing environment.

Skills

NFPA codes understanding

Analytical skills

Decision making

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field

PE or NICET Fire Protection Certification (plus)

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Bluebeam

Job description

Amkor Technology, Inc. in Arizona is seeking an experienced Facilities Senior Fire Protection Engineer to design, install, commission, and operate fire protection systems for our OSAT factory.

You will ensure NFPA compliance, life safety integration, and safe operations within a high-volume semiconductor environment. The role covers fire suppression, alarms, sprinkler and clean agent systems, with on-call duties and collaboration with operations teams to optimize performance.