Gas & Chemical Technical Facilities Engineer - (E4)

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Technical Facilities Manager position. This position is to provide technical leadership in the planning, design, configuration, construction, commissioning, operations, and maintenance of gas and chemical (G&C) delivery equipment & systems, Gas Life Safety System (GLSS), & Pump & Abatement (P&A) units. Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. We offer a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical / Chemical Engineering
7 years of semiconductor or high purity hazardous gas facilities management experience; or equivalent experience of more than 10 years of semiconductor gas facilities management
Working experience as a facilities engineer in semiconductor manufacturing (wafer fab) facilities a strong plus
Industrial gas and chemical delivery experience or equivalent
Gas abatement and wastewater treatment systems experience
Working knowledge of gas distribution system and PLC based controls systems
Knowledge of local Fire, Building and Environmental codes
Strong analytical skills and knowledge of SPC, 8D, DMAIC, FMEA and other tools
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Oversee the operations, maintenance and safety of all G&C delivery systems, GLSS & P&A to ensure maximum uptime
Coordinate with 3rd party service providers to ensure proper maintenance of mechanical, electrical, fire life safety, process piping, and controls systems
Monitor 3rd party maintenance providers performance and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Coordinate with multiple groups (planning, construction, safety, G&C service provider, building owners, management, etc.) to meet project or service request requirement and minimize system downtime and business interruptions
Respond to business interruptions or internal customer escalations
Perform problem solving, troubleshooting, root cause analysis using 8D methodology
Ensure that all G&C, P&A and GLSS systems operate to design specifications
Evaluate system capacities and capabilities and make improvement recommendations
Forecast budget spending and review supplier invoices
Identify and conceptually scope safety, compliance, capacity, redundancy, and cost savings projects
Obtain funding and manage projects per scope, schedule & budget
Review operation, maintenance, trouble shooting, project commissioning & acceptance, and other related documents for facilities systems; recommend and implement improvements
Review and approve building construction, fit-up and tool hook-up designs
Coordinate with 3rd party hazardous waste management service provider to ensure safe handling and disposal of gas, liquid and solid wastes
Manage engineering & design team of instrumentation, controls and life safety system for multiple projects of varying complexity
Take various levels of responsibility for, and participation in the development of, project scope, budget, and schedule
Provide technical direction to design engineers throughout the project conceptual design phase, interface with site user groups, other engineering disciplines, local municipalities and/or utilities, trade contractors, and other project stakeholders as required
Perform conceptual instrumentation and controls (I&C) and Life Safety System analysis for multiple scenarios that can include high level schedule and/or budget development to help customers and stakeholders make critical business decisions based on time and cost constraints
Develop effective process design deliverables to support all aspects of conceptual design
Effectively interact with several internal engineering organizations to influence design standards, construction specifications, and operations requirements to ensure these enable construction to meet its
Review and approve Chem Auth and MOC