Specialty Gas Design/Construction Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance & 401(k) matching

Onsite café & gym facilities

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Specialty Gas Engineer to ensure code compliance and safety for new and retrofit facilities supporting fab operations. You will manage design teams, oversee tool hookups, and coordinate with construction contractors and SAS owner groups to deliver compliant gas systems.

The role requires a strong background in chemical/mechanical/construction engineering, 5+ years in specialty gas design, and extensive experience with industrial construction.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Construction Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of specialty gas design and project experience in an industrial setting.
• Semiconductor facilities experience strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of direct construction-site experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and project planning for specialty gas systems, ensuring code and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and approve site construction and tool hookup specifications for gas piping and distribution rooms.
• Provide guidance to contracted design teams on gas connections and materials of construction.
• Interface with operations and EH Steams to audit piping and equipment for safety and standards compliance.
• Coordinate between general contractor, subcontractors, design teams, and SAS owner organizations.
• Support submittals, RFIs, NCRs, SWNs, and related requests for gas system construction.
• Document Site Observation Reports and manage construction punch lists to resolution.
• Identify and mitigate safety and code-compliance risks across the project lifecycle.
• Conduct field observations to verify as-built conditions meet safety standards.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to meet aggressive goals and timelines.
• Oversee system handover, ensuring all as-builts, certifications, and manuals are transferred.

Skills

Code compliance

Project management

Technical literacy

Communication

Availability

Education

4-year engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM360

Bluebeam

MS Office

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

The Specialty Gas Engineer is responsible for code compliance and safety for new construction, retrofit construction, and the evaluation of existing facilities as they pertain to Fab and Fab support sustaining operations. This role manages design teams during facility construction and tool hookup design to ensure the review and approval of specialty gas system connections and materials of construction. The engineer manages construction general contractor activities for new and retrofit projects and oversees the comprehensive equipment and system handover plan to the customer and project closeout.

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Leadstrategicfabandsupportprojectplanningforspecialtygassystems,includingthereviewandapprovalofall"first-of-the-kind"processtoolgasrequirementsandidentifyingcriticalpathsolutionsforcodeandregulatoryconcerns.
• Develop,review,andapproveSASsiteconstructionandtoolhookupspecificationsrelatedtogaspiping,equipment,andassociateddistributionroomsandbuildings.
• Provide technical guidance to contracted design teams for the review and approval of gas connections and materials of construction.
• Interface with site operations and EHSteam to audit existing piping, equipment, and secondary containment to ensure they meet applicable codes and standards.
• Serve as the primary technical interface between the Construction General Contractor, Subcontractors, Consultant Design Teams, and various SAS Owner organizations.
• Proactively support and respond to submittals, RFIs, NCRs, SWNs, and other related requests pertaining to Specialty Gas system construction.
• Identify, track, manage, resolve, and communicate project issues during construction, including documenting Site Observation Reports and managing construction punchlists to resolution.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risk points regarding safety and code compliance.
• Perform regular field observation inspections to verify existing conditions of previously installed ductwork, piping, and equipment to ensure safety and code standards are maintained.
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills to interface with stakeholders across SAS Infra, Manufacturing, and Engineering organizations to meet aggressive goals and timelines.
• Oversee the development and execution of the system handover plan, ensuring all as-builts, certifications, and O&M manuals are approved and transferred to the customer.

Skills and Qualifications

Here’s What You’ll need:

• Education: 4-yeardegree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Construction Engineering.
• ProfessionalExperience: Minimum 5 years of specialty gas design and project experience focused on systems in an industrial setting.
• IndustryExperience: Semiconductor Facilities experience or a related high-tech industrial field is strongly preferred.
• ConstructionExperience: 5+ years of direct experience in a construction site setting is preferred.

Knowledge,Skills,andTools:

Required:

• Codes & Standards: Working knowledge of IBC, IFC, NFPA, and other codes and standards applicable to specialty gas system design and construction.
• Project Management: Proven experience managing and leading projects through the full lifecycle (design, specification, and construction).
• Technical Literacy: Ability to read and interpret complex design plans, shop drawings, and equipment specifications.
• Software Proficiency:
  • Technical: Proficiency in AutoCAD, BIM360, and Bluebeam.
  • General: Aptitude for documentation and data analysis using MS Office programs.
  • Custom: Ability to learn internally developed software and interface with programmers to manage compliance data bases.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences.
• Availability: Reliable and punctual attendance; ability to work overtime or non-scheduled days as required.

Desired/Preferred:

• Licensure: Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Texas (or registered in another state with the ability to transfer).
• Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP).

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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