Mechanical Engineer-Tool Hookup

Samsung • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer – Tool Hookup Scope is responsible for designing, integrating, installing, and commissioning mechanical utility connections for advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The role connects facilities infrastructure with process tools and ensures process piping, exhaust systems, ultra-pure water, and bulk and specialty gas distribution systems meet high-volume manufacturing standards. The engineer oversees tool installation through its complete lifecycle, with a focus on safety, quality, schedule, and cost efficiency in a fast-paced foundry environment.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of SEMI S2/S8 safety and ergonomic guidelines, Factory Global (FM) requirements, and NFPA codes.
• Strong technical knowledge of orbital welding, stainless steel piping configurations, and ultra-high-purity gas and chemical delivery.
• Proficiency 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.
• Strict adherence to and enforcement of cleanroom construction, material-entry, and contamination-control protocols.

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 and utility capacity bottlenecks under tight schedules.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including presenting technical concepts clearly to executive leadership and field technicians.
• Ability to work effectively 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 compliance with QA/QC standards.
• Witness and approve pressure, leak, and analytical testing for high-purity gas and chemical delivery lines.
• 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 tools are handed 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 (PTO), two personal holidays, and ten regular holidays
• Wellness incentives
• Eligible full-time employees may receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance
• Competitive benefits package and possible participation in company incentive compensation programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed