Samsung Austin Semiconductor is one of the most advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities in the world and an integral part of Central Texas for more than 28 years, driving job generation, economic impact and engagement with the surrounding community.
Samsung Austin Semiconductor serves a global customer base with broad semiconductor process technology offerings that impact everyday life including mobile, graphic, consumer, networking/high performance computing, Internet of Things, RF and automotive. Through successful collaborations with foundry customers and a continuous drive to develop the most cutting-edge technologies, Samsung Austin Semiconductor has become a major player in the foundry market. Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s technology portfolio for the Austin campus ranges from 65nm to 28nm using planar transistor technology to the more advanced 14nm 3D FinFet technology.
Samsung has invested $18 billion in operating two fabs at the Austin, Texas campus on Parmer Lane, since 1996 -- making it one of the largest direct foreign investments in United States history. The Austin site consists of 2.76 million square feet and more than 600+ acres in land holdings. Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s economic impact in 2023 generated $15 billion into Austin’s economy through salaries and other expenditures.
In 2021, Samsung announced a new facility in Taylor, Texas, where it plans to invest a minimum $17 billion in the build-out. The site spans 1,200+ acres and the first phase of development will have 4.7 million square feet of floor space consisting of a cluster of semiconductor manufacturing buildings such as a fab, office, parking garage, central utility building, and special utility supply facilities. The Taylor facility will boost the production of semiconductor solutions that will power next-generation technologies in areas like 5G, artificial intelligence (AI) and high performance computing.
With more than 5,000 employees supporting both campuses, Samsung Austin Semiconductor is a premier and growing employer who provides a great place to work, is committed to environmental stewardship and being a good corporate citizenship. Our employees are the key to our success and we invest in our people with competitive compensation & benefit packages, career development opportunities and programs that enhance physical, emotional and intellectual well-being. Our employees work at the Austin campus located on Parmer Lane in northeast Austin and the construction campus in Taylor, Texas. Learn more at www.samsung.com/us/sas.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Job Summary/Overview:
I&C Design Engineer responsible for design code compliance and safety for new facilities and retrofit design. Manage the review of engineering design projects for Instrumentation and Control Systems that may be technically complex, highly visible, or priority projects to verify all pertinent NFPA code issues are addressed. These projects will require a high level of technical proficiency in the application of the NEC and various NFPA standards, as well as site specific standards.
Specific Job Duties:
- I&C Design engineer responsible for design code compliance and safety for new facilities and retrofit construction.
- Manage site consultant design team to develop, review and approve Samsung basics and detail design packages for industrial/process instrumentation and control systems.
- Ensure the I&C design is in compliance with all local & federal regulations and NFPA codes.
- Support project planning for I&C process and systems including review and approval of Samsung specifications related to I&C, I/O rooms, Data center, Hub Rooms and Network topology.
- Interface with site stakeholders, operations and EHS teams to audit that new design, equipment installation and sequence of operation meet regulatory US codes.
- Interface between Construction General Contractor, Subcontractor, Consultant Design Team and various Samsung Owner organizations.
- Identify, track, manage, resolve and communicate project issues during design phase including risk, roadblock, workaround and document control.
- Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate project risk points for safety and code compliance.
- Managing stakeholders in a customer-service oriented team.
- Review and report scope change requests related to cost and schedule.
- Review, approve, monitor, and communicate all ongoing design work.
- The candidate must demonstrate outstanding communication skills required to interface with stakeholders across Samsung Facilities, Manufacturing, and Engineering organizations to interface with design consultants in order to meet the aggressive goals and timelines during all aspects of the project.
Skills and Qualifications:
Education, Training, Certification(s) and Minimum years of experience required:
4-year degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Minimum 8 years of experience in I&C field working in design and construction project focused on HVAC, Exhaust, Cleanroom, Telecom, Data centers, CDA and Control systems.
Working Knowledge of NEC,IBC,IFC and other codes and standards applicable to process system design and construction
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Software, and Tools:
- Ability to read and understand design plans, shop drawings, and equipment specifications.
- Familiarity with design and installation of facility equipment, or design and construction of industrial buildings.
- Experience with Control systems, HMI, Industrial communication protocols.
- Experience with PLC Siemens control Logic and platform.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentation skills are required for communication of technical information to diverse audiences.
- Aptitude for documentation and data analysis using MS Office programs.
- Ability to learn custom and internally developed software programs and to interface with programmers to develop and manage databases.
- Reliable and punctual attendance is required.
- Permanent right to work in US and ability to work overtime / on non-scheduled days as required.
- Registered Professional Engineer in state of Texas, or registered in another state with ability to transfer is a plus.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) is a plus.
Shift:
1st Shift
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Benefits
Samsung employees have access to benefits including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), onsite cafeteria, tuition assistance (after 6 months), paid time off, student loan program, wellness incentives, and many more. In addition, regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) are eligible for MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance.
U.S. Export Control
This position may require the ability to access information subject to U.S. export control restrictions. If the position requires it, applicants must have the ability to access export-controlled information or be eligible to receive a government authorization to access export-controlled information.
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