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:
As a GCS (Gas & Chemical Systems) Senior Operations Technician at Samsung, you will be responsible for safe operation of gas and chemical supply systems to the site. You will be a member of a shift team of 4 to 12 technicians focused on daily operations and supply reliability. This includes monitoring system performance, executing chemical and gas container changes, shifting supply sources, setting conditions for maintenance and ensuring uninterrupted, in-spec supply to onsite semiconductor manufacturing equipment. You will become certified and technically proficient on assigned equipment. You will collaborate with maintenance technicians, control room operators and equipment engineers to escalate issues and improve equipment performance. You may assist in the onboarding and training of new Operations Technicians, and you may also perform duties as Shift Lead. You will be a champion of safety and world’s-best performance in all work.
Specific Job Duties:
• Perform in the field operation of gas and chemical systems and conduct routine preventative maintenance
• Perform daily rounds to include parameter readings, equipment status checks and area audits
• Pull and analyze chemical and slurry samples as required
• Perform bulk gas and chemical trailer transfers
• Perform chemical and gas container changes.
• Assist in moving material utilizing a forklift, pallet jack, cylinder hand truck or drum handler as appropriate.
• Monitor equipment status and gas/chemical inventory to ensure reliable supply of gas and chemical feedstock to onsite manufacturing equipment
• Assist in identification and resolution of gas and chemical related manufacturing issues
• Commission and start up specialty gas and chemical delivery equipment
• Complete applicable passdown sections and work order closeouts to record shift task completion and capture any issues or operations carried over to the next shift.
• Participate in safety initiatives, programs, and activities to drive world class safety performance
• Comply with all applicable EH&S Standards including, but not limited to: PPE, Forklift Operations, Lock Out/Tag Out Program, Confined Space Entry and Respiratory Protection.
• Develop and improve equipment standard operating procedures (SOPs). Ensure SOPs are strictly followed.
• Provide technical and safety training to junior operations personnel.
• Report quality and safety issues immediately via the department’s escalation process.
• Support the development of safety and quality projects to improve GCS system performance and reliability
• Mentor junior team members
Shift:
Compressed Work Week to commence after training and certification. During training, the schedule is 1st Shift.
Skills and Qualifications:
Education, Training, Certification(s) and Minimum years of experience required
• Technical associates or equivalent related training
• 6+ years of related experience
• Strong technical skills and the ability to represent the group in work coordination and execution
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Software, and Tools
• 6+ years of chemical or gas delivery operations experience; semiconductor facility support preferred
• Systems troubleshooting experience and strong mechanical aptitude
• Evidence of previous work in a successful team environment
• Aptitude for documentation and data analysis
• Familiarity with design and installation of gas and chemical equipment including piping systems and facility support equipment
• Strong capability to work with Microsoft Office tools (excel, PowerPoint, word, etc.)
• Ability to thrive in a multi-culture environment
• Ability to work overtime / on non-scheduled days as required
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.
Trade Secrets
By submitting an application, you [applicant] agree[s] not to disclose to Samsung, or induce Samsung to use, any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to any current or previous employer or other person or entity.
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