Senior UPW-IWT Project Engineer

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.$106K — $145K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Chemical, Mechanical, Process, or Industrial Engineering.
  • 7+ years of experience in an Engineering environment, preferably within Design or Operations.
  • Working knowledge of general water treatment technologies and/or processes.
  • Minimum 4 years of chemical/mechanical design and project experience in an industrial setting, semiconductor fab experience preferred.
  • Professional Engineering License and PMP Certification are a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Own and be accountable for the entire WTR system in a team-oriented environment.
  • Maintain safety standards for all team members and stakeholders.
  • Research and implement innovative technology upgrades to enhance system quality and safety.
  • Evaluate and update process requirements and operating procedures continuously.
  • Communicate regularly with stakeholders regarding quality, safety, and cost issues.
  • Lead critical projects that support operational and process improvements.
  • Manage design consultant teams and oversee mechanical specifications for commercial systems.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
  • Onsite café(s) and workout facilities
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave
  • Paid time off (PTO) plus personal holidays
  • Wellness incentives and more
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Guided by a belief in extensive data analysis and a commitment to collaborative global relationships, the UPW-IWT team [Ultra-Pure Water (UPW) and Industrial Wastewater (IWT)] is responsible for providing continuous, safe and high quality utilities to our Semiconductor factory (Fab). At our water and wastewater plants on the Samsung Austin Semiconductor (Taylor) campus, our Operations teams' drive for sustainability and operational excellence is balanced by our need to adopt tomorrow's technologies to ensure plant resilience, environmental stewardship, and the safety of our staff.

The UPW-IWT Project team is a cohesive group of engineers focused on comprehensively owning Project Improvements and supporting Operations and Process Engineering team with start-up, commissioning and retrofit projects. As a critical team member of WTR Projects Team, the UPW-IWT Project Engineer owns the development and execution of system improvements, supporting the Fab through commissioning, start-ups, and retrofit projects. Key responsibilities include managing external design consultants and general contractors while updating process requirements and operating procedures. The role focuses on delivering high-quality utility infrastructure through a combination of innovative engineering and structured project management processes.

Role and Responsibilities

Here's What You'll Be Responsible For:
  • Practice full ownership and accountability for the entire WTR system, accepting that we function as one team, failing or succeeding together.
  • Ensure that a safe work environment is maintained for yourself, the team and all stakeholders.
  • Research, develop, test and implement Innovative technology upgrade projects that improve UPW-IWT system quality, reliability and/or safety.
  • Continually evaluate and update process requirements, new technologies, and operating procedures for UPW-IWT Systems.
  • Sustain transparent and frequent communication with internal and external stakeholders on any quality, safety, cost issues.
  • Lead and execute on critical projects that support operations and process improvements.
  • Manage site Consultant Design Team to develop, review and approve SAS site Mechanical specifications and design packages for commercial/process systems.
  • Manage Construction General Contractor activities related to new and retrofit construction.
  • Help develop and maintain our overall project management systems and processes.


Skills and Qualifications

Here's what you'll need:

Required Education and Experience
  • B.S. in Chemical, Mechanical, Process or Industrial Engineering.
  • 7+ years of experience in an Engineering environment, preferably within Design or Operations.
  • Working knowledge of general water treatment technologies and/or processes.
  • Minimum 4 years chemical/mechanical design and project experience in an industrial setting. Semiconductor fab experience preferred.

Preferred Education and Experience
  • 10+ years of experience in a Facilities/Manufacturing, Engineering and/or Project Management environment.
  • Advanced knowledge of wastewater treatment systems.
  • Basic knowledge of water treatment systems.
  • Professional Engineering License a plus.
  • PMP Certification a plus.


The current base salary range for this role is between $106,000 - $145,000. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications and experience. Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance.

Total Rewards
At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, base pay is just one part of our total compensation package. The base compensation for this role will depend on education, experience, skills, and location.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
  • Onsite café(s) and workout facilities
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave
  • Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays
  • Wellness incentives and MORE

Eligible full-time employees (salaried or hourly) may also receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.

All positions at Samsung Austin Semiconductor are full-time on-site.

U.S. Export Control
This role may require access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization.

Trade Secrets
By submitting an application, you agree not to disclose to Samsung or induce or encourage Samsung to use any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to a current or former employer or other entity.

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