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:
The Controls Engineering (TR) supervisor is responsible and engineering team of ~ 4 employees that are responsible for managing the day-to-day control engineering of a multi-Fab Semiconductor facility. Ensure all aspects of day-to-day controls engineering activities are reliable, efficient and meet safety and compliance requirements. Controls Engineering (TR) supervisor leads, coordinates & sets direction for the team. The leader will also support other teams within Facilities Operations Management (FOM) group as part of the overall FOM Leadership Team.
Specific Job Duties:
Operational Support
• Provide day to day support of Operational and Engineering issues within FOM
• Lead in troubleshooting of systems
• Complete monthly system operational cost analysis
• Analyze data to predict utility usage
• Responsible for monitoring current system demands and capacity concerns
• Investigate ways to reduce the cost of maintenance or improvement projects
• Lead team to create & modify DCS / FMCS system to improve efficiency or operation of systems
• Implement processes & procedures to improve and standardize work across the team & site
• Provide coaching to junior engineers
Engineering Support
• Coordinates Facilities equipment improvement projects.
• Leads Task Force Teams (TFT)
• Develop projects based on Engineering or Operational Needs
• Perform detailed analysis of problems and all possible solutions
• Perform cost/benefit analysis and engineering recommendation
• Develop necessary scope of work for the project (i.e. controls, software, etc)
• Assist with and/or complete design
• Coordinate installation and commissioning
• Develop standard operating procedures and assist in implementation
• Train facilities personnel on new system and proper operations
• Ensure proper closeout of the entire project
• Communicates technical information to executive leadership
Supervisory Responsibility
This is a supervisor role. Will require professional coaching and development of engineering members of the team. Role will require providing consistent feedback through reviews and 1:1 meetings. As part of the development process, the management of performance of the team will be included in the scope of the role.
Shift: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Skills and Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field. Minimum of 6 years with at least 1 year in leadership role with direct reports.
Preferred Education and Experience
Minimum 10 years of Honeywell Experion PKS engineering experience with advanced knowledge of IEC 61131-3 programming languages and ANSI/ISA-101.01-2015 standard for Human-Machine Interfaces.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Software, and Tools
• Knowledge of IEC 61131-3 programming languages and ANSI/ISA-101.01-2015 standard for Human-Machine Interfaces.
• Possess strong working knowledge of industrial networks and communication protocols (i.e. Ethernet/IP, Modbus, BACnet).
• Ability to analyze large volumes of data, identify issues and provide solutions to closure.
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Must be able to coordinate and communicate technical information to and from all levels of the organization.
• Able to influence up, down, and across the organization to create and drive change.
• A history of “hands-on” approach to problem solving and countermeasure implementation within own areas of responsibility.
• Proactive and self-driven approach to overcome challenges and achieve results.
• Experience working at an advanced manufacturing facility such as a semiconductor manufacturing plant.
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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.
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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