Facilities Controls Technician

Looking for a career path in the high-tech manufacturing industry? Become part of a team focused on delivering the most exciting semiconductor technology to the world! If you enjoy working with others in a fast pace environment and are looking for an opportunity to grow your career in the high-tech industry, then Tower Semiconductor is the place to be!
Tower Semiconductor is a global specialty foundry leader! We specialize in manufacturing analog integrated circuits for more than 300 customers worldwide in growing markets such as automotive, medical, industrial, consumer and aerospace and defense, among others.

Seeking a skilled Facilities Controls Technician to support the operation, maintenance, and optimization of facilities building and process control systems in a high tech semiconductor manufacturing facility. This role focuses on hands-on technical proficiency, problem-solving, and system reliability across critical facility infrastructure.

This position will maintain and support a semiconductor clean room factory where computer chips are produced. Systems and equipment include Electrical distribution, controls/automation, SCADA (system controls and data acquisition), Fab equipment installation, air handlers, environmental controls, chillers, boilers, process cooling water, ultra-pure water systems, wastewater treatment, fire alarms, exhaust scrubbers, hazardous gas monitoring systems, cryogenic liquids, high voltage distribution gear, and subsequent support systems.

• Control Systems Monitoring & Troubleshooting
• Monitor, diagnose, and resolve issues with:
• Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Facility Monitoring & Control Systems (FMCS)
• Perform root-cause analysis for alarms, system faults, and trending anomalies
• Utilize system dashboards, historian data, and logic diagrams to troubleshoot equipment behavior
• Technical Maintenance & System Optimization
• Perform software and hardware maintenance on control system components (sensors, actuators, I/O points, communication networks)
• Troubleshoot instrumentation supporting semiconductor facilities systems (HVAC, ultrapure water, process cooling, toxic gas monitoring, DI water, clean dry air, vacuum systems, Steam)
• Troubleshoot and repair facilities system operations
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, control logic, and network diagrams
• Use trend data and analytics tools to identify drift, degradation, or performance inefficiencies
• Recommend adjustments to control strategies, setpoints, and sequences to improve stability and energy efficiency
• Generate reports on system health, alarms, uptime, and equipment performance
• Provide emergency after hours support if/when necessary

Working Conditions -

• Works under general supervision with considerable freedom for independent action
• Makes decisions that impact production, support areas, operations and offices
• Communicate/work closely with internal customers and outside contractors
• Industrial setting with electrical hazards and noisy environment

• Installing, maintaining, servicing, rebuilding, troubleshooting, repairing, and operating a semiconductor facility
• Working knowledge of facilities related equipment: chillers, boilers, compressors, pumping systems, etc.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining controls and instrumentation systems
• Allen Bradley PLCs a plus
• Cimplicity Scada system a plus
• Associate degree or completion certificate in Instrumentation, Electronics or Electrical
• 3+ years experience in Controls or I&E where both electrical and controls skills are used for maintaining, installing or troubleshooting in an industrial setting
• Instrumentation calibration/calibration documentation
• Knowledge of facilities system (HVAC, UPW water, Chillers, etc)
• Requires outstanding troubleshooting skills
• Technical experience in semi-conductor facilities a plus
• Controls, SCADA, and Instrumentation knowledge and experience
• Automated building control system/Facility Management systems knowledge a plus
• Basic computer skills, Word, Excel & Email
• Advanced computer skills a plus
• Electrical safety knowledge
• Read & understand ladder logic; programming ability is a plus
• Compliance, Safety & Documentation
• Maintain accurate records of system changes, calibrations, and work performed
• Adhere to semiconductor industry safety requirements including:
• LOTO (Lockout/Tagout)
• High purity chemical and gas safety
• Confined space and electrical safety protocols
• Support audits, inspections, and quality/ISO documentation requirements

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