Mechanical Engineer-Tool Hookup
About The Position
The Mechanical Engineer – Tool Hookup Scope is responsible for designing, integrating, installing, and commissioning mechanical utility connections to advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The role connects facilities infrastructure with process tools and ensures that process piping, exhaust systems, ultra-pure water (UPW), and bulk and specialty gas distribution systems meet high-volume manufacturing standards. The engineer oversees the complete tool-installation lifecycle, promoting safety, quality, schedule, and cost efficiency in a fast-paced foundry environment. The position works with FAB Engineering, Facilities Operations, EHS, equipment vendors, and mechanical contractors to integrate tools and minimize factory downtime.
Requirements
- Deep understanding of SEMI S2/S8 safety and ergonomic guidelines, as well as FM (Factory Global) and NFPA codes.
- Strong technical knowledge of orbital welding processes, stainless steel piping configurations, and ultra-high-purity (UHP) gas and chemical delivery.
- Proficiency in calculating pressure drops, flow rates, and exhaust ventilation static-pressure requirements.
- Hands-on experience with CAD and related digital software, such as AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, and Navisworks, for spatial coordination and clash detection.
- Strictly adhere to and enforce cleanroom construction protocols, material-entry protocols, and contamination-control requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing third-party mechanical contractors, gas and chemical suppliers, and international tool vendors.
- Strong analytical ability to troubleshoot field interference issues or utility-capacity bottlenecks under tight schedules.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present technical concepts clearly to executive leadership and field technicians.
- Ability to work in a high-stress, rapidly changing construction environment with shifting factory priorities.
- Basic familiarity with project scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project, and cost-estimation workflows.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate tool vendor installation matrices and generate or review hookup designs, including P&IDs, 3D BIM models, and isometric drawings.
- Assess tool-level utility requirements against existing sub-fab and main-fab utility capacities, including process cooling water, high vacuum, and scrubbed exhaust.
- Oversee mechanical contractors installing ultra-clean and high-purity piping and ensure adherence to QA/QC standards.
- Witness and approve pressure, leak, and analytical testing for high-purity gas and chemical delivery lines, including helium leak testing and moisture, oxygen, and particle-counter testing.
- Partner with FAB Engineering, Facilities Operations, EHS, and equipment vendors to integrate tools and minimize factory downtime.
- Manage Request for Information (RFI) and Field Change Order (FCO) processes to resolve design conflicts during execution.
- Lead mechanical sign-off for Tool Matrix Verification and ensure compliance with SEMI standards before handing tools over to production.
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
- Potential MBO bonuses for eligible full-time employees, based on company, division, and individual performance
- Company incentive compensation programs may be included in total compensation and are based on organizational and individual performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
