Senior HVAC Master Technician – Chillers & CRAC

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

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor seeks a Subject Matter Expert to lead advanced troubleshooting, maintenance, and reliability of industrial chillers and HVAC systems supporting semiconductor manufacturing operations. Independently diagnoses complex equipment failures, performs root cause analysis, and develops corrective actions to improve reliability.

You will provide technical leadership, mentor technicians, develop maintenance procedures, and collaborate with maintenance, engineering, operations,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or technical certification preferred.
• NCCCR Millwright and/or Industrial Certification.
• Specific licenses may be required depending on the role.
• 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 Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

Responsibilities

• Advanced Troubleshooting: Serves as the technical expert for complex mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and control system failures. Establishes root causes and develops long-term corrective actions.
• Equipment Maintenance: Performs and provides technical oversight for preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on centrifugal chillers, Direct Expansion (DX) systems, CRAC units, Rooftop Units (RTUs), air handling units, and associated equipment.
• Chiller Expertise: Demonstrates expert knowledge of centrifugal chillers, including compressors, refrigeration circuits, controls, and annual maintenance requirements.
• Equipment Reliability: Evaluates equipment performance, identifies developing failures, and recommends improvements to maintenance strategies, equipment efficiency, and reliability.
• Technical Leadership: Serves as an SME for assigned systems, mentors' technicians, develops training materials, and assists management with technical development plans.
• Procedures and Standards: Develops and revises SOPs, troubleshooting procedures, and maintenance best practices.
• Contractor Oversight: Provides technical direction and oversight of contractors and OEM service providers performing specialized maintenance and repairs.
• Collaboration: Works with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and vendors to resolve complex equipment issues and support improvement projects.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensures compliance with LOTO, SOPs, JSAs, PTPs, NSWPs, and applicable safety and environmental requirements.
• Independent Judgment: Works with minimal supervision, establishes technical approaches, and adjusts priorities to meet changing manufacturing needs.

Skills

8-15 years exp

Education

High school diploma or technical certification

NCCCR Millwright and/or Industrial Certification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Samsung Austin Semiconductor seeks a Subject Matter Expert to lead advanced troubleshooting, maintenance, and reliability of industrial chillers and HVAC systems supporting semiconductor manufacturing operations. Independently diagnoses complex equipment failures, performs root cause analysis, and develops corrective actions to improve reliability.

You will provide technical leadership, mentor technicians, develop maintenance procedures, and collaborate with maintenance, engineering, operations,