Senior Facilities Engineer

SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc. • Austin, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

SkyWater is hiring a Senior Facilities Engineer for its Austin, Texas site. The position is responsible for all phases of Facilities Controls Automation engineering, providing engineering support for Cypress Fab 25 facilities controls and automation systems. The role manages new construction and renovation or upgrade projects, from planning and PLC design through programming, troubleshooting, and startup. It also supports continuous improvement, system reliability, staff development, and cost reduction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 5 years of engineering experience with PLC controls programming, HMI systems, controls networks, and database management in a semiconductor facility manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years of experience in PLC design, database design, and HMI design.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in process design in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in troubleshooting systems and data analysis skills.
• Professional engineering license or EIT.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement all phases of new construction and renovation or upgrade projects, including planning, PLC design, programming, troubleshooting, and startup.
• Prepare written project plans, which may include sequences of operations, PLC code, design drawings, schedules, and other pertinent project information.
• Conduct technical project reviews and prepare written comments, analysis, and recommendations.
• Troubleshoot problems associated with control and automation systems, and develop corrective action proposals and recommendations.
• Initiate and implement continuous improvement programs through analysis of data and metrics.
• Manage multiple projects.
• Provide management with regular updates using established reporting formats.
• Provide guidance and training to less experienced staff and technicians as required.
• Develop standard operating procedures and specifications governing the operation and maintenance of facility control systems and equipment.
• Work with control system and engineering staff to achieve system cost reductions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to participate in incentive plans.
• 401(k) match.
• Life insurance.
• Comprehensive benefits package with eligibility beginning on day one.
• Medical benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Mental health benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• Legal planning.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• On-site cafeteria.
• Fitness facility.
• Self-serve market.

What This Job Offers

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