Facilities Controls Engineer

The group you’ll be a part of

Global Workplace Solutions is committed to providing safe, sustainable and innovative workplace solutions which support Lam Research's business requirements. We help Lam deliver industry-leading solutions with speed and efficiency, while actively supporting the resilient and profitable growth of Lam's business.

The impact you’ll make

The Facilities Engineering function is responsible for engineering activities within the a firm to ensure that business objectives are met. Includes the creation, development, design and improvement of semiconductor R&D cleanroom and manufacturing facilities as well as office building infrustructure, services, standards and procedures in all facilities engineering disciplines. 

Position Responsibilities

Major roles and responsibilities
Responsible for Taiwan Technology Center facilities Instrumentation and Controls ( I&C)  and Fire Life Safety System (FLSS) systems.

Responsibilities in the area of I&C:
 - Experience in developing controls and networking design.  Develop hardware assembly and wiring diagrams for supervisory control and data acquisition systems (SCADA), develop control system software in PLC ladder logic, function block, structured text and HMI programming as well as performing all continued ownership and troubleshooting of the SCADA systems.  Must have relevant experience being lead engineer for hardware engineering (systems, integration, instrumentation callout, panel layout and construction).  
 - Experienced designing process flow diagrams, P&IDs, single line diagrams, cable and conduit schedules, instrumentation and control data sheets, I/O lists and controls narratives.  
 - Experience with Allen Bradley PLC hardware/software.  ControlLogix PLC programming experience developing new programs and troubleshooting existing programs. 
 - Experience with HMI programming and troubleshooting.  Wonderware InTouch experience a plus but any prior industrial HMI/SCADA experience may be substituted (GE Cimplicity, GE iFix, Rockwell Factory Talk, Ignition)
 - Experience configuring and troubleshooting networking devices such as industrial Ethernet switches, gateways and OPC servers.  Configuring and troubleshooting industrial protocols (Common Industrial Protocol - ControlNet, DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP, Modbus RTU and TCP/IP, BACnet, ProfNet, Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus and HART Protocol)
 - Manage and own all control system operations.  Ensure any modifications and contractor installations reflect all quality standards.  Ensure that the controls vendors are coordinated with Lam Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical and Electrical) for proper delivery and implementation for controls on infrastructure projects.  

Responsibilities in the area of Fire Life Safety Systems (FLSS) which include fire protection, fire alarm and toxic gas monitoring systems (TGMS). 
 - Ability to review and thoroughly understand the designs for firefighting, fire alarm and toxic gas monitoring.  
 - Experienced with reviewing fire alarm programming and signaling ensuring all applicable code requirements are being met. Experience with suppliers like Siemens, Simplex, Honeywell Notifier, etc
 - Experienced fire protection layout and devices ensuring all applicable code requirements are being met. 
 - Maintain all fire alarm and fire protection equipment and operation ensuring adequate functionality.  Ensure zero downtime of the fire alarm by maintaining spare equipment. 
 - Experienced with Honeywell Gas Detection (Vertex, ACM150, XCD Flammable Detection) programming, alarming and signaling.

Who we’re looking for

Typically requires Bachelor’s degree in Controls/ Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or Computer Science with minimum 10 years of semiconductor R&D lab/wafer fab experience in controls and instrumentation. 

Additional Qualitfications:

 - Technical degree/certificate and equivalent experience may be substituted. 
 - Strong oral and written communication skills in English
 - Experience working with insurance provider (FM Global) to ensure reliable facility operation

Preferred qualifications

•    Excellent people skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently with diverse teams, customers, internal and external partners.1 
•    Prior experience with MS office tools (ppt, excel, project)
•    Previous experience leading technical projects
•    Strong project management, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skill
•    Effectively read, write, and communicate with others in English
•    Comfortable with travelling

Our commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.