Position Summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is one of the most advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities in the world with more than 3,000 employees and 2.45 million square feet of floor space. Samsung Austin Semiconductor has broad semiconductor process technology offerings serving customers in various application areas including mobile, consumer, networking/high performance computing, Internet of Things, RF and automotive.

Since 1996, its parent company, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd has invested approximately $17 billion in Samsung Austin Semiconductors Austin, Texas campus, making it one of the largest direct foreign investments in United States history. Samsung Austin Semiconductor is a premier employer who provides a great place to work, as well as advanced and upskilled training to thriving employees. Visit www.samsung.com/us/sas.

Samsung Austin Semiconductor strives to be the World's Best Foundry.

We are looking for a highly motivated, accountable individual to fill the role of Facilities Systems Engineer supporting the Facilities Electrical department. As a Facilities Electrical SCADA Systems Engineer, you'll be directly responsible for projects and maintaining SCADA systems in support of a semiconductor wafer fab. Facilities systems are designed to run 24 hours a day, 365 days a year without interruption.

Role and Responsibilities

Under general supervision, performs engineering, operation and maintenance of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and industrial control systems, and performs related duties as assigned.
Troubleshoots basic SCADA/PLC issues, traces problems & provides solutions.
Maintain all control equipment, servers, and operator work stations to ensure 100% uptime.
Continuously improves automation and standardization for Electrical Power Monitoring / Remote Operation / SCADA software. Develop control and alarm management procedures and policies.
Project Management and Design Lead for control room and local HMIs, data historians, PLC programs (attention to human factors in development of HMI).
Continuous Improvement Projects such as eFMCS SCADA logic improvement, alarm management improvements, database extraction and reporting to management using SQL, Develop or Update existing webpages.
Working with development team for System Integration improvement.
Lead contractors through program design, simulation, testing, and start-up of new electrical remote operation and communication equipment.
Identify, develop and design control panels, improvements and upgrades to control systems for enhanced system functionality and reliability.
Work with engineering system owners, as clients, to improve control of their systems or solve control issues.
Report performance trends/issues to management and recommend solutions.
Develop standard operating procedures and train Facilities Electrical personnel on all new systems.
Define control system and communication equipment maintenance requirements and procedures.
Workdays & Hours: M-F, 1st Shift.

Skills and Qualifications

BS degree from an ABET accredited institution in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related field (Masters in technical field a plus).
Minimum of 5 years of Experience with SCADA Systems Design and Maintenance.
Certifications or training in any the following areas are a plus:

Basic Computer Programming (C/C++/C#, Oracle and PL/SQL).
Alarm Management (ISA 18.2 or equal).
SCADA communication data flow and Networking/Communications Protocols.
Cyber Security (ISA/IEC 62443 or equal).
Human Factors (or Human Error) in Monitoring/Control.
Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
Structured Problem Solving (Root Cause Analysis, 5-Whys, etc).

Strong data and system analysis, troubleshooting, and teamwork skills.
Excellent organization skills, persistence, good judgment, and attention to detail.
Writes & modifies program code; creates program code in a logical manner that is easily understood by others.
Experience with PLC and different forms of communication protocols like Modbus, IEC61850, and DNP.
A history of "hands-on" approach to problem solving and countermeasure implementation within own areas of responsibility.
Knowledge of ISA 18.2 standards.
Web development experience. Preferred XHTML, React, Node.js.
Strong understanding of database SQL.
Preferred to have some experience with Python and VBA.
Knowledge of WINCCOA Platform and C programming.
Exhibit commitment to a safe, reliable, and efficient work environment.
Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrate strong analytical skills for assessing problems and developing corrective actions.
Show ability to take initiative and drive for results.
Possess excellent time management and priority setting skills while having the ability to effectively advance multiple activities simultaneously and enable on-time project delivery.
Have ability to work effectively in an interrupt-driven, fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
Demonstrate ability to build strong, influential relationships.
Inclusively and collaboratively solve problems with of input from all disciplines, teams and stakeholders.
Demonstrate strong customer service orientation and ability to take ownership for issue resolution.
Be able to interface professionally and effectively with all levels of management.
Have the ability to create construction drawings, details, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID), Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), etc.
Be proficient with Microsoft Windows based applications.

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