Staff Engineer - Industrial Water Treatment

About Samsung Austin Semiconductor

Samsung is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, founded on the belief that the pursuit of excellence creates a better world. At SAS, we are Innovating Today to Power the Devices of Tomorrow.

Join Samsung Austin Semiconductor as a Staff Engineer for the Industrial Water Treatment (IWT) team and play a pivotal role in a major plant transition. This position is centered on providing expert mentorship and technical guidance to the IWT engineering team as we take over operations of the Blue Sky Wastewater Treatment Plant from Epcor. The Staff Engineer will be responsible for preparing the team for both startup and sustained operations by developing and reviewing maintenance procedures and ensuring best practices are followed.

Leveraging over 12 years of experience and deep mechanical engineering knowledge, this role requires a collaborative leader adept at problem‑solving, project management, and effective communication with internal customer organizations. Your ability to drive innovation, forecast system capacity needs, and assist with all phases of project design and commissioning will be key to success.

• Mentoring the IWT engineering team during the transition of the Blue Sky WWTP from Epcor to a Samsung‑led treatment plant.
• Preparing the IWT engineering team for both start‑up and sustaining operations.
• Possessing expert knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and systems including air handling, industrial chilled water, heating, process piping, pumps, pneumatics, fans, rotating equipment, vibration analysis, heat transfer, and psychrometrics.
• Providing guidance to personnel, management, and executives on technical projects or large‑scale changes.
• Maintaining a technical focus on capacity management, problem solving, root‑cause analysis, engineering design, cost estimating, financial management, project management, and system documentation.
• Developing and reviewing operations and maintenance procedures and programs with junior engineers to ensure the use of best practices.
• Forecasting system capacity needs based on current and future demand projections and developing plans to accommodate projected system demand through capital improvement projects and other innovative means.
• Successfully interfacing with internal customer organizations and maintaining effective communication throughout.
• Seeking out innovative concepts/technologies and driving them to implementation.
• Assisting with system design, construction, start‑up, and commissioning.

• 12+ years of experience in an engineering environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong data analysis skills.

The current base salary range for this role is between $109,050 and $212,650. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications and experience. Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting.
• Onsite café(s) and workout facilities.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays.
• Wellness incentives and MORE.

Eligible full‑time employees (salaried or hourly) may also receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.

All positions at SAS are full‑time on‑site.

This role requires access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization.

• By submitting an application, you agree not to disclose to Samsung—or encourage Samsung to use—any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to a current or former employer or other entity.
• Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to employing a diverse workforce, and provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.