Cleanroom Gas & Chemical Engineer

$120,000 - $165,000/Yr

Applied Materials - Santa Clara, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Santa Clara, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Cleanroom Gas & Chemical Engineer position at Applied Materials involves providing technical leadership in the planning, design, configuration, construction, commissioning, operations, and maintenance of Gas & Chemical distribution systems. This role is critical in ensuring the safety and efficiency of semiconductor manufacturing processes, requiring specialized expertise and the ability to solve complex problems independently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operations, maintenance, and safety of Gas & Chemical distribution systems to ensure maximum uptime.
• Monitor 3rd party maintenance providers' performance and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Coordinate with multiple groups to meet project or service request requirements and minimize system downtime.
• Respond to business interruptions or internal customer escalations.
• Perform problem solving, troubleshooting, and 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, troubleshooting, project commissioning & acceptance documents; recommend and implement improvements.
• Review and approve building construction, fit-up, and tool hook-up designs.
• Provide technical direction to design engineers throughout the project conceptual design phase.

Requirements

• 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.
• Working experience as a facilities engineer in the semiconductor industry.
• Industrial gas and chemical delivery experience or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of gas distribution systems and PLC-based control 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.
• Experience with MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, AutoCAD, and CMMS (e.g., IBM Maximo).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in project management within the semiconductor industry.
• Familiarity with safety and compliance regulations related to gas and chemical systems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Participation in a bonus and stock award program.