Staff Engineer, Fire Protection - Semiconductor Facilities

TEEMA Group; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA Group is seeking a Staff Engineer – Facilities Fire Protection in Tempe, AZ. You will lead design and review of fire protection systems for semiconductor manufacturing facilities, ensuring NFPA code compliance and safe operations.

The role requires a PE license or NICET a plus, 8+ years of experience, and expertise in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and MS Office. The position offers challenging projects and on-site collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in fire protection system design and operations, preferably in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of NFPA codes, fire suppression systems, and life safety standards.
• Ability to read and interpret fire protection drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with Fire Alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and alarm integration.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, and Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with fire protection design consultants to meet system requirements.
• Review fire protection 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 and 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 to meet facility requirements.
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to optimize fire protection system performance.
• Conduct system evaluations and implement improvements through capital and expense projects.
• Maintain accurate documentation for operational and maintenance procedures.
• Support fire safety audits, inspections, and emergency drills.
• Provide on-call support in a 24/7 high-volume manufacturing environment.

Skills

Fire protection design

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Decision making

On-call support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Bluebeam

Job description

TEEMA Group is seeking a Staff Engineer – Facilities Fire Protection in Tempe, AZ. You will lead design and review of fire protection systems for semiconductor manufacturing facilities, ensuring NFPA code compliance and safe operations.

The role requires a PE license or NICET a plus, 8+ years of experience, and expertise in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and MS Office. The position offers challenging projects and on-site collaboration.