Facilities Water Engineer

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As the world’s leading dedicated foundry, TSMC has over 55,000 employees across Asia, Europe and North America. Our focus is on sustainable growth and innovation in semiconductor manufacturing. In the Facilities team you will play a key role in maintaining critical water systems for our Fab
21 Semiconductor fab.

• Understand and apply 6S methodology in work spaces and processes to increase efficiency and safety.
• Provide support for operational and maintenance issues during and after normal business hours, leading troubleshooting and identifying countermeasures.
• Review and analyze data for equipment/systems to ensure they are running within specifications.
• Maintain a technical focus on problem solving, root cause analysis, engineering design, cost estimating, financial management, and project management.
• Forecast system capacity needs and develop plans to accommodate projected demand; analyze data to predict utility and chemical use.
• Plan and incorporate future‑ready techniques, concept development, operating strategies, and design requirements that ensure safety and functionality.
• Develop system documentation including PM/CM job plans, operating instructions, SOPs, OCAPs, and training; identify improvement opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to reduce overall cost through outsourcing, alternative suppliers, and PM frequency optimization.
• Forecast associated costs and manage expenditures for new construction or sustaining operations, reporting deviations to management.
• Integrate reliability focus and risk analysis, including FMEA, RCA, 8‑D problem solving for equipment failures or production impacts.
• Support other sections and/or departments as needed.
• Work closely with internal customers and service providers to prevent downtime, maximize performance, and maintain effective communication.
• Provide training and troubleshooting support to technicians to ensure safe work practices.
• Incorporate and standardize best practices into site specifications, standards, and procedures.
• Seek out innovative concepts and technologies and drive implementation.
• Perform additional duties as required, including emergency response tasks.

• Ability to read, interpret, and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
• Collaborative teamwork with technicians, supervisors, engineers, and managers.
• Proficient in engineering principles, practices, process design/build, permitting, and project work.
• Knowledge of infrastructure design and technical calculations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with diverse audiences.
• Self‑leadership, attention to detail, multi‑tasking, and prioritization in a dynamic environment.
• Independent work with minimal oversight and leadership of technicians.
• Technical writing and proficiency with office software and design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, spreadsheets, and predictive models.
• Critical‑thinking and problem‑solving for data analysis, testing, and solution development.
• Effective coordination and directive oversight of subcontractors and other parties.

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related science field.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in facilities engineering; semiconductor experience preferred.
• Experience with industrial waste treatment, water treatment, or ultrapure water system design, construction, commissioning, and operations.
• Professional Engineer license.

• Communication
• Computer proficiency
• Presentation skills
• Listening
• Teamwork

• Work inside and outside in all weather conditions; possible awkward positions.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and adjust heavy objects.
• Exposure to sharp, hot, and cold equipment and chemicals.
• Medical qualification to wear respirator and PPE.
• Exposure to industrial odors and machinery noise.
• Ability to climb ladders, work at elevation, and in confined spaces.

• Standard shift M–F 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
• May be required to work a compressed work week and a rotational night or swing shift.
• Scheduled night shifts and weekend on‑call rotations in a 24/7 high‑volume environment.

Candidates must be willing and able to work on‑site at our Phoenix, Arizona facility.

Work Location:

5088 W. Innovation Circle, Phoenix, AZ 85083.

TSMC is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The company will provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, income‑protection programs, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time‑off, and paid holidays.