Senior UPW-IWT Project Engineer

Samsung Electronics America, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 106,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Onsite facilities

Parental leave

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a UPW-IWT Project Engineer to own the development and execution of water treatment system improvements at the Taylor campus, supporting Fab operations with commissioning and retrofit projects.

You will coordinate with external design consultants and general contractors, manage project schedules, ensure safety, and drive process upgrades to enhance quality, reliability, and environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemical, Mechanical, Process or Industrial Engineering.
• 7+ years in an Engineering environment, preferably in Design or Operations.
• Knowledge of water treatment technologies and/or processes.
• 5+ years chemical/mechanical design and project experience in an industrial setting; semiconductor fab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the entire WTR system as part of a cross-functional team.
• Ensure a safe work environment for all personnel and stakeholders.
• Research, develop, test and implement innovative technology upgrades for UPW-IWT systems.
• Update process requirements and operating procedures for UPW-IWT systems.
• Maintain transparent communications with internal and external stakeholders on quality, safety and cost issues.
• Lead critical projects that support operations and process improvements.
• Manage site consultant design teams to develop SAS mechanical specifications and design packages.
• Oversee Construction General Contractor activities for new and retrofit projects.
• Help develop and maintain overall project management systems and processes.

Skills

Project management

Engineering design

Water treatment knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

B.S. in Chemical/Mechanical/Process/Industrial Engineering

Job description

About Samsung Austin Semiconductor
Samsung is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, founded on the belief that the pursuit of excellence creates a better world. At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, we are Innovating Today to Power the Devices of Tomorrow.

Come innovate with us!

Position Summary

Guided by a belief in extensive data analysis and a commitment to collaborative global relationships, the UPW-IWT team [Ultra-Pure Water (UPW) and Industrial Wastewater (IWT)] is responsible for providing continuous, safe and high quality utilities to our Semiconductor factory (Fab). At our water and wastewater plants on the Samsung Austin Semiconductor (Taylor) campus, our Operations teams’ drive for sustainability and operational excellence is balanced by our need to adopt tomorrow’s technologies to ensure plant resilience, environmental stewardship, and the safety of our staff.

The UPW-IWT Project team is a cohesive group of engineers focused on comprehensively owning Project Improvements and supporting Operations and Process Engineering team with start-up, commissioning and retrofit projects. As a critical team member of WTR Projects Team, the UPW-IWT Project Engineer owns the development and execution of system improvements, supporting the Fab through commissioning, start-ups, and retrofit projects. Key responsibilities include managing external design consultants and general contractors while updating process requirements and operating procedures. The role focuses on delivering high-quality utility infrastructure through a combination of innovative engineering and structured project management processes.

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Practice full ownership and accountability for the entire WTR system, accepting that we function as one team, failing or succeeding together.
• Ensure that a safe work environment is maintained for yourself, the team and all stakeholders.
• Research, develop, test and implement Innovative technology upgrade projects that improve UPW-IWT system quality, reliability and/or safety.
• Continually evaluate and update process requirements, new technologies, and operating procedures for UPW-IWT Systems.
• Sustain transparent and frequent communication with internal and external stakeholders on any quality, safety, cost issues.
• Lead and execute on critical projects that support operations and process improvements.
• Manage site Consultant Design Team to develop, review and approve SAS site Mechanical specifications and design packages for commercial/process systems.
• Manage Construction General Contractor activities related to new and retrofit construction.
• Help develop and maintain our overall project management systems and processes.

Skills and Qualifications

Here’s what you'll need:

Required Education and Experience

• B.S. in Chemical, Mechanical, Process or Industrial Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in an Engineering environment, preferably within Design or Operations.
• Working knowledge of general water treatment technologies and/or processes.
• Minimum 5 years chemical/mechanical design and project experience in an industrial setting. Semiconductor fab experience preferred.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 10+ years of experience in a Facilities/Manufacturing, Engineering and/or Project Management environment.
• Advanced knowledge of wastewater treatment systems.
• Basic knowledge of water treatment systems.
• Professional Engineering License a plus.
• PMP Certification a plus.

The current base salary range for this role is between $106,000 - $145,000. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications and experience. Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance.

Total Rewards

At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, base pay is just one part of our total compensation package. The base compensation for this role will depend on education, experience, skills, and location.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
• Onsite café(s) and workout facilities
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays
• Wellness incentives and MORE

Eligible full-time employees (salaried or hourly) may also receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.

All positions at Samsung Austin Semiconductor are full-time on-site.

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