Water Process Engineer

Samsung Semiconductor; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and 401(k) matching

Onsite café(s) and workout facilities

Paid maternity and paternity leave

PTO and holidays

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor in Austin, Texas is seeking a seasoned engineer to own and advance UPW (ultrapure water) systems within our fab. You will lead multi-project efforts, oversee commissioning activities, monitor trends, inspect equipment, and coordinate with operations to drive system reliability and improvements.

The role requires a BS in engineering and 6+ years in engineering, with knowledge of water treatment technologies.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, Process or Industrial Engineering.
• 6+ years of experience in an Engineering environment, preferably within Design or Operations.
• Working knowledge of general water treatment technologies and/or processes.
• Advanced knowledge of ultrapure water treatment systems.

Responsibilities

• Complete project management of multiple projects across the UPW systems.
• Participates and leads some of the commissioning activities, and provides subject matter expertise to contractors and the internal team for any commissioning or construction related issues.
• Monitor daily trends, perform equipment inspections, and coordinate with OPS regarding work orders and process improvement projects.
• Meet the needs of our operators by supporting and collaborating with the plant operations team to develop and implement process improvements
• Execute complete ownership and accountability of the entire system scope and projects.
• Proactively troubleshoot critical UPW system issues and/or baseline shifts.

Skills

Engineering experience

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, Process or Industrial Engineering

Tools

UPW systems knowledge

Water treatment technologies

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.

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 WTR (Water Treatment and Reclamation) is responsible for providing continuous, safe and high quality utilities to our Fab. At our water and wastewater plants on the Samsung Semiconductor 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.

Role And Responsibilities

Here’s what you’ll be responsible for:

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Complete project management of multiple projects across the UPW systems.
• Participates and leads some of the commissioning activities, and provides subject matter expertise to contractors and the internal team for any commissioning or construction related issues.
• Monitor daily trends, perform equipment inspections, and coordinate with OPS regarding work orders and process improvement projects.
• Meet the needs of our operators by supporting and collaborating with the plant operations team to develop and implement process improvements
• Execute complete ownership and accountability of the entire system scope and projects.
• Proactively troubleshoot critical UPW system issues and/or baseline shifts.
• Research and develop new innovative technologies to improve UPW quality and reliability; plan, request and implement improvements
• Support of instrumentation, maintenance, and operations groups in day-to-day tasks.
• Coach and mentor less experienced engineers to develop their knowledge, talent and skills.
• Lead facilities wide task‑force teams to develop more efficient practices and processes.
• Be a visible presence in facilities wide meetings.
• Creation and development of structured step plans process for work execution of process improvement and repair work.
• Review SOPs, PLC programming changes, SOOs (sequence of operations), and other administrative task .
• Lead system-wide trend analysis and use that analysis to drive system. improvements.

Skills And Qualifications

Here’s what you’ll need:

• B.S. in Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, Process or Industrial Engineering.
• 6+ years of experience in an Engineering environment, preferably within Design or Operations.
• Working knowledge of general water treatment technologies and/or processes.
• Advanced knowledge of ultrapure water treatment systems.

The current base salary range for this role is between $76,000 - $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.

U.S. Export Control Compliance

This role may require access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization.

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