Facility Operator, Texas Institute for Electronics

Facility Operator, Texas Institute for Electronics

The Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) is a University of Texas at Austin-supported semiconductor consortium of state and local government, preeminent defense electronics and semiconductor companies, national labs and nationally recognized academic institutions. Our mission is to develop and execute a state-of-the-art 3D Heterogenous Integration manufacturing technology roadmap, and to provide critical pilot manufacturing capabilities to address national security needs and catalyze domestic economic growth.

Join the Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) and help us push the boundaries in critical semiconductor domains, including advanced packaging, with the aim of reestablishing U.S. prominence in semiconductor manufacturing.

With over $1 billion in funding from the US DoD and the state of Texas, we're at the forefront of creating cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes that will set the course for future advancements in semiconductor logic, memory, heterogeneous integration, chip cooling and more. Situated in the heart of Austin named "America's Coolest City" by Expedia and "The Best Place to Live in the U.S." by U.S. News and World Report the Texas Institute for Electronics embodies the city's innovative spirit.

UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers, provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Purpose

The Facilities Operator is responsible for monitoring mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems that support cleanrooms and facilities and makes real-time decisions to react to changing conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the facility within operating parameters, including adjusting systems to control water, air, pressure, temperature, and dew point.
• Monitors and controls fire, electrical and mechanical systems that support the cleanroom and facilities using SCADA and Building Automation systems.
• Performs rounds each shift. Records conditions of systems each shift from direct observation. Systems include, but are not limited to compressed dry air, cooling towers, boilers, fire pumps, emergency generators, bulk gases, ultra-pure water, chillers, vacuum, commercial water, commercial power, waste neutralization, bulk chemical distribution.
• Assists in the creation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the facility. This activity is performed at the same time as the monitoring time spent in control room.
• Responds to maintenance service requests and completes assigned preventive maintenance activities.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 2 years in a semiconductor facilities environment or similar
• Experience following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Experience using Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and making adjustments to equipment operating parameters.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree
• 2 years' experience with BAS or SCADA control systems.
• 4 years' experience in a semiconductor facilities environment.

Salary Range

TIE pays industry-competitive salaries.

Working Conditions

Environmental Demands:

• Work occurs inside and outside in all seasons. Expect conditions from hot to cold, wet to arid.
• Personal protective equipment is required to prevent hazardous exposures.
• Alarms, unscheduled calls, and static and abrupt noises are expected.

Physical Demands:

70% of time in Stationary position, often sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods.

• Viewing a computer monitor for prolonged periods.

30% of time walking around the site for prolonged periods.

• Occasionally required to push and/or pull objects of 50+ lbs.
• Occasionally required to lift and carry for short distances objects of 50+ lbs.
• Frequently required reach, bend, twist, squat, kneel, or stoop to access and work on equipment.
• May require different positions and motions in tight or confined spaces.
• Occasionally required to climb ladders and other secure structures, as well as maintain balance.
• Occasionally required to operate forklifts, boom lifts, motorized and non-motorized pallet jacks, and other powered equipment.
• Occasionally required to wear PPE, including a hearing protection, chemical gowns, face masks, and gloves.

Often requires repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, or fingers.

Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)

May work in all weather conditions

May work in extreme temperatures

May work around chemical fumes

May work around standard office conditions

May work around chemicals

May work around electrical and mechanical hazards

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Use of manual dexterity (ex: using a mouse)

Climbing of stairs

Climbing of ladders

Lifting and moving 25 pounds

Work Shift

• Compressed-shift position, which involves working 12-hour shifts (6:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. 6:00 a.m.) on seven of every fourteen days.
• Occasional nights or weekends required as needed to support onsite issues or troubleshooting
• Shift differential pay may be available for night shift work.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest (optional)