| Location | Boise County, Idaho |
| Salary | $100,000–$120,000 Per Year |
This job is posted on behalf of Barrette Workforce Solutions, LLC by Top Echelon.
Process Engineer Facility Chemical Gas Systems Location: Boise, Idaho (On-site) Status: Full-Time | 24/7 Manufacturing Environment Compensation: $100,000 – $120,000 | Full Benefits |
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Our client provides critical facility chemical and gas services supporting high-volume semiconductor manufacturing. They are seeking a Process Engineer to serve as the subject-matter expert on facility chemical and gas systems within a client semiconductor site — optimizing system performance to ensure uninterrupted, defect-free supply to the client’s factory.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Process Engineer acts as the subject-matter expert on facility chemical and gas systems within a client site. Primary duties include system performance optimization to ensure uninterrupted, defect-free service supply to the client factory, along with advanced troubleshooting, startup and commissioning support, higher-level maintenance support, configuration control, documentation, and support for risk assessments. The role collaborates with equipment OEMs, internal operations teams, cross-site operations teams, and key client stakeholders to maximize value to the client.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety
● Promote the company’s Incident Free Workplace culture and lead by example in daily operations.
● Ensure site compliance with company and client EHS programs, policies, and all regulatory requirements.
● Support incident investigations, implement corrective actions, reinforce proactive hazard identification, and lead JSA evaluations on job plans.
● Conduct safety audits and promote continuous improvement to reduce risk and maintain world-class safety performance.
Reliability
● Continually evaluate system performance, identify poor-performing equipment, and develop recovery/improvement plans.
● Utilize SPC to maximize performance and lead root cause analyses (RCAs) when an excursion occurs.
Maintenance Management
● Support the equipment maintenance program, including PM job scheduling, frequency, quality, and optimization.
● Ensure critical spares are evaluated and stocked to balance cost with reliability.
● Drive component second-sourcing strategy to ensure alternative components are pre-approved for use.
● Identify upgrade opportunities and perform NPV analysis with the client.
Documentation Configuration Control
● Develop and maintain up-to-date system documentation, including PM job plans, SOOs, troubleshooting specs, PIDs, PFDs, SOPs, and other critical operating documents.
● Identify all critical parameters (setpoints, alarms, deadbands, PID, etc.) needed to maintain compliance with customer specifications.
● Develop processes and procedures to maintain control through a Management of Change system, ensuring all critical setpoints are checked and maintained at predetermined frequencies.
Troubleshooting Cost Optimization
● Act as the escalation point for operations to solve advanced problems.
● Develop models to evaluate cost of ownership and evaluate options to reduce cost to the client — including condition-based maintenance and alternative materials — using risk-based evaluations.
Startup Commissioning
● Collaborate with OEMs, the GC, EOR, client, and internal teams to support startup and commissioning of gas and chemical equipment.
● Develop OAT/FAT documentation and startup plans.
● Identify system deficiencies and escalate to the customer point of contact for resolution.
● Support safety-level sign-off and execute OAT/FAT with clients, documenting equipment fingerprint.
Training Risk Assessment
● Develop technical training content to enable onboarding of new employees and upskilling of existing staff.
● Evaluate risk within a systematic methodology and communicate findings to leadership and the client.
● Collaborate with cross-site engineering, operations, and maintenance teams, and perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
● BS in Chemical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university, with 2 years of experience in the semiconductor industry (or an equivalent role in a chemical-related industry); OR 10 years of experience in a similar role in lieu of a BS ChE degree.
● Proficiency with basic hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
● Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.
● Proficiency with Microsoft programs such as Word and Excel.
● Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.