Facilities Operations Manager
About The Position
Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Facilities Operations Manager for the T1 Infra Technology Team. The role leads a 24/7 organization of technicians and supervisors focused on maximizing operational uptime. It involves maintaining stable conditions for live wafer production while overseeing commissioning and balancing new facility systems, including exhaust and leak response, as the fab expands. The manager owns facility uptime and availability performance, coordinates construction and commissioning alongside production, and transitions new systems into the operational maintenance portfolio. The position also oversees safety, technical proficiency, incident response, operational standards, and the growth of capabilities for multi-fab support. The position is full-time and on-site.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- Minimum 7–10 years of experience in industrial operations, including at least 3 years in a people management role.
- Experience managing 24/7 industrial operations focused on high availability and uptime KPIs.
- Experience managing a tiered leadership structure of supervisors and technicians.
- Proven ability to manage change points, transitioning systems from construction or commissioning into operations.
- Experience overseeing critical incident response, such as leak response or emergency system failures.
- Mastery of uptime and availability metrics and preventative maintenance strategies.
- Ability to manage exhaust balancing and system commissioning within a live production environment.
- Expert ability to hand over systems from construction teams to operational teams without production impact.
- Familiarity with CMMS/EAM software for maintenance tracking.
- Ability to maintain composure and lead teams in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.
- Strong conflict resolution skills.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Prior experience in a cleanroom or semiconductor fab.
Responsibilities
- Own facility operational uptime and availability KPIs to prevent production disruptions.
- Coordinate ongoing fab construction and system commissioning with live wafer production.
- Lead the change point process for transitioning new systems into the operational maintenance portfolio.
- Manage a 24/7 workforce of supervisors and technicians, supporting safety and technical proficiency.
- Oversee critical leak response and exhaust balancing activities to maintain safety and environmental compliance.
- Implement and monitor operational standards across all shifts.
- Collaborate with the Senior Manager to scale operational capabilities for multi-fab support.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
- Onsite cafés and workout facilities
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Paid time off, two personal holidays, and ten regular holidays
- Wellness incentives
- Eligible full-time employees may receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
