Facilities Controls Technician

Facilities Controls Technician

Location: San Antonio, TX, USA, 78251 Company: Tower Semiconductor Ltd.

About Tower Semiconductor

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!

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Subsequent support systems

Requirements

• 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
• Communicates/work closely with internal customers and outside contractors
• Industrial setting with electrical hazards and noisy environment

Education

• 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

Certifications

• 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

Perks

• Industry leading healthcare
• Community outreach programs
• Savings and Investments
• Educational resources
• Opportunities to network and connect
• Recruiting incentive program
• Employee recognition programs