Senior Staff Engineer - Gas and Chemical

Global leader in outsourced semiconductor packaging and test services is looking for a Senior Staff Engineer – Chemical and Gas, to join their team!!

Position Summary :

Top Semiconductor packaging and test company is seeking a facilities Gas and Chemical Engineer, responsible for supporting the ongoing design, construction, commissioning and operations for Gas and Chemical systems. Responsibilities will evolve throughout the project lifecycle, ranging from design and commissioning to full-scale operations, requiring adaptability and a proactive approach to each phase.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with design vendors to ensure gas and chemical system requirements are met.
• Review engineering drawings, submittals, and monitor construction progress.
• Support commissioning activities, including equipment preparation and operational testing.
• Identify and resolve abnormalities during construction and start-up phases.
• Manage documentation, manuals, and handover processes for gas and chemical systems.
• Provide engineering support for operation and maintenance of gas and chemical distribution systems.
• Ensure safe and reliable operation of Gas Cabinets, CDMs, VMBs, VMPs, chemical control systems, and toxic gas monitoring systems.
• Perform system capacity planning, troubleshooting, and sustaining activities to meet production demands.
• Develop and maintain system databases, shutdown plans, and expansion strategies.
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to optimize performance and reliability.
• Conduct system evaluations and implement improvements through capital and expense projects.
• Maintain accurate documentation for operational and maintenance procedures.
• Apply reliability engineering principles, including FMEA and root cause analysis, to improve system performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, codes, and environmental regulations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 5 years of experience in gas and chemical facilities engineering (design and operations).
• Strong understanding of Gas Cabinets, CDMs, VMBs, VMPs, chemical control systems, and toxic gas monitoring systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of adjacent disciplines (automation, drains, UPW, exhaust, environmental systems).
• Proficiency in MS Office and engineering tools.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and time management skills.
• Experience in design, construction, commissioning, and start-up preferred.
• Professional Engineering License (PE) is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in various weather conditions and awkward positions.
• Regularly lift up to 50 lbs. and adjust heavy objects.
• Exposure to sharp, hot, and cold equipment.
• Must be medically qualified to wear a respirator.
• Ability to climb ladders, work at elevation, and in confined spaces with PPE.

Location:

This position will be based at the Arizona Tempe and Northern Phoenix sites during the Construction phase and will transition to Northern Phoenix for management during the Factory Operation phase.