Staff Engineer, Chemical
Senior Engineer - Chemical & Slurry Systems
A global technology leader is seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer to join its Chemical Systems team within the Global Facilities Engineering organization. In this role, you will play a critical part in delivering high‑quality engineering support for the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of chemical and slurry systems across semiconductor manufacturing sites worldwide.
You will serve as a technical expert throughout all project phases, supporting global Facilities and Manufacturing teams while driving standardization, innovation, system reliability, and sustainable engineering practices.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Expertise, Leadership & Support
- Serve as the technical domain expert for chemical and slurry systems, providing guidance to Facilities and Manufacturing teams across global sites.
- Collaborate closely with internal partners-Technology Development, Procurement, Finance, Legal-to drive cross-functional alignment.
- Develop, maintain, and improve global standards, specifications, and best-known methods (BKMs) for systems, equipment, and components.
- Support global standardization of engineering design principles, construction execution, reliability programs, and operations/maintenance practices.
- Identify opportunities to enhance system performance, efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Benchmark internal and external best practices to strengthen engineering methodologies.
- Stay informed on emerging technologies, industry trends, design innovations, and sustainability advancements.
Design & Construction Project Support
- Provide engineering expertise for large-scale facilities infrastructure and expansion projects.
- Ensure system designs comply with relevant codes, industry standards, and regulations.
- Develop and refine design concepts for deployment across global sites.
- Facilitate clear communication with Facilities, Design, Construction, Procurement, and Manufacturing teams to support project delivery.
- Review design packages thoroughly and offer detailed, actionable feedback.
- Contribute to project cost estimations, scheduling, and justification reports.
- Provide engineering oversight during construction phases when needed.
- Manage and review system capacity databases and operating trends, validating utilization and diversity assumptions.
- Guide the development of scope, schedule, and cost estimates for infrastructure upgrades or modifications.
Global Programs & Initiatives
- Lead or support global Facilities programs, including defining objectives, roadmaps, and implementation strategies.
- Champion sustainability initiatives aligned with corporate environmental goals.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Process, or Industrial Systems Engineering.
- 7-10 years of experience in semiconductor or facilities-related fields.
- Strong technical background in semiconductor chemical systems, including:
- Bulk and normal chemical systems
- Chemical blending systems
- Slurry systems
- Valve manifold boxes
- Hazardous/high‑purity chemical handling and piping
- Chemical distribution systems
- Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Self-driven, well-organized, and customer‑oriented.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills; proficiency in English required.
- Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing and facilities operations.
- Willingness to travel internationally 25-40%, with potential increases to 50-66% during major project phases.
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