Gas & Chemical Technical Facilities Engineer

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

Salary:

$110,500.00 - $152,000.00

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

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Gas & Chemical Technical Facilities Engineer

This is a Technical Facilities Engineer position.  This position is to provide technical leadership in the planning, design, configuration, construction, commissioning, operations, and maintenance of Gas & Chemical distribution systems.

      Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee the operations, maintenance, and safety of Gas & Chemical distribution systems and to ensure maximum uptime.
• Monitor 3rd party maintenance providers performance and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Coordinate with multiple groups (planning, construction, safety, G&C service provider, building owners, management, etc.) to meet project or service request requirement and minimize system downtime and business interruptions.
• Respond to business interruptions or internal customer escalations.
• Perform problem solving, troubleshooting, root cause analysis using 8D methodology.
• Ensure that all Gas and Chemical distribution systems operate to design specifications.
• Evaluate system capacities and capabilities and make improvement recommendations.
• Forecast budget spending and review supplier invoices.
• Identify and conceptually scope safety, compliance, capacity, redundancy, and cost savings projects.
• Obtain funding and manage projects per scope, schedule & budget.
• Review operation, maintenance, trouble shooting, project commissioning & acceptance, and other related documents for facilities systems; recommend and implement improvements.
• Review and approve building construction, fit-up and tool hook-up designs.

• Take various levels of responsibility for, and participation in the development of, project scope, budget, and schedule.
• Provide technical direction to design engineers throughout the project conceptual design phase, interface with site user groups, other engineering disciplines, local municipalities and/or utilities, trade contractors, and other project stakeholders as required
• Effectively interact with several internal engineering organizations to influence design standards, construction specifications, and operations requirements to ensure these enable construction to meet its Review and approve Chem Auth and MOC

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical / Chemical Engineering
• 2-5 years of semiconductor or high purity hazardous gas facilities management experience; or equivalent experience of more than 7 years of facilities management
   

Additional qualifications include:

• Working experience as a facilities engineer in semiconductor industry
• Industrial gas and chemical delivery experience or equivalent
• Working knowledge of gas distribution system and PLC based controls systems
• Knowledge of local Fire, Building and Environmental codes
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of SPC, 8D, DMAIC, FMEA and other tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Foreign language capability a plus
• Experience with MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, AutoCAD, and CMMS (e.g.IBM Maximo)
• Ability to work effectively as an individual with minimal direction, and as part of a larger multi-functional team

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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