Senior HVAC & Chiller SME for Semiconductor Manufacturing

Samsung Electronics; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Matching

Onsite Fitness Center

Onsite Café

Paid Parental Leave

PTO & Holidays

Wellness Program

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is hiring a Subject Matter Expert to lead troubleshooting, maintenance, and reliability initiatives for industrial chillers and HVAC systems supporting semiconductor manufacturing.

You will diagnose complex failures, perform root-cause analysis, and develop corrective actions to improve equipment uptime. The role includes technical leadership, SOP development, and contractor oversight in a high‑demand fab environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or technical certification preferred.
• NCCER Millwright and/or Industrial Certification.
• 8-15 years of experience in semiconductor or high-volume manufacturing.
• Proficiency with digital alignment and precision measurement tools (e.g., micrometers, calipers, gauges).
• Experience using CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Advanced troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and control system failures.
• Maintenance oversight for chillers, DX systems, CRAC units, RTUs, AHUs, and related equipment.
• Expert knowledge of centrifugal chillers, compressors, and controls.
• Evaluate performance and improve maintenance strategies for reliability.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor technicians; develop training materials.
• Develop and revise SOPs, troubleshooting procedures, and best practices.
• Oversee contractors and OEM service providers for specialized maintenance.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and vendors to resolve issues.
• Ensure safety/compliance with LOTO, SOPs, JSAs, PTPs, NSWPs.
• Work with minimal supervision and adjust priorities as needed.

Skills

Semiconductor experience

Troubleshooting

CMMS

Precision measurement

Education

High school diploma

Technical certification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is hiring a Subject Matter Expert to lead troubleshooting, maintenance, and reliability initiatives for industrial chillers and HVAC systems supporting semiconductor manufacturing.

You will diagnose complex failures, perform root-cause analysis, and develop corrective actions to improve equipment uptime. The role includes technical leadership, SOP development, and contractor oversight in a high‑demand fab environment.