HVAC Engineer

Samsung Electronics • Austin, TX

8d • $95,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a highly motivated, accountable Facilities Mechanical Engineer to support the Facilities Operations Group. The HVAC Engineer will manage mission-critical central utilities for wafer fabs, which must operate reliably 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The role provides engineering support for critical facilities equipment, analyzes operational data, plans system capacity and operating expenditures, and improves reliability and maintenance programs. The engineer will also help modernize utility systems and contribute to system design, construction, startup, and commissioning while promoting safety, productivity, and uninterrupted operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• At least 2 years of professional experience in facilities engineering, mechanical systems, or HVAC/MEP design and construction.

Nice To Haves

• PE license or EIT certification.
• Familiarity with ASHRAE standards.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of chemical engineering principles, including wet scrubbers, acid/base reaction chemistry, chemical distribution systems, water treatment, mass transfer, mass and energy balances, solubility, and scaling.
• Knowledge of mechanical principles, including pumps, pneumatics, fans, flow meters, air handling systems, industrial chilled water, heating, process piping, rotating equipment, vibration analysis, heat transfer, and thermodynamics.
• Proven data analysis experience and strong technical problem-solving aptitude.
• Proficiency creating and modifying construction drawings, P&IDs, and PFDs using AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for the operation and maintenance of critical facilities equipment.
• Analyze process and equipment data to assess performance and ensure systems operate within specifications.
• Apply FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, and 8D problem solving to improve equipment reliability.
• Lead critical troubleshooting, including off-hours response, to resolve technical issues and minimize downtime.
• Forecast utility system capacity based on factory demand projections and develop plans for redundancy and future scalability.
• Manage and forecast operational expenditures and lead cost-reduction projects to optimize maintenance expenses.
• Improve operations and maintenance programs by integrating global best practices into site specifications and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Identify and implement innovative concepts and emerging technologies to modernize utility systems.
• Assist with system design, construction, startup, and commissioning throughout the fab lifecycle.
• Apply 6S methodology to promote workplace safety and productivity.
• Collaborate with internal customer organizations to support seamless, uninterrupted operations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and 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.
• The position includes a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level