Facilities Controls Technician

Responsibilities

• Support the operation, maintenance, and optimization of facilities building and process control systems.
• Monitor, diagnose, and resolve issues with Building Management Systems (BMS), SCADA, PLCs, and VFDs.
• Perform root-cause analysis for alarms, system faults, and trending anomalies using system dashboards and historian data.
• Execute software and hardware maintenance on control system components including sensors, actuators, and I/O points.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation for critical systems such as HVAC, ultrapure water, process cooling, and toxic gas monitoring.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, control logic, and network diagrams.
• Recommend adjustments to control strategies and setpoints to improve stability and energy efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records of system changes, calibrations, and work performed.
• Adhere to strict semiconductor industry safety requirements, including LOTO and high purity chemical safety.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Controls or Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) in an industrial setting.
• Associate degree or completion certificate in Instrumentation, Electronics, or Electrical.
• Experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting in a semiconductor facility.
• Working knowledge of facility equipment such as chillers, boilers, compressors, and pumping systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for complex control and instrumentation systems.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and ladder logic.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications (Word, Excel, email).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs.
• Experience with Cimplicity SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of automated building control or Facility Management systems.
• Programming ability.

Benefits

• Industry leading healthcare.
• Community outreach programs.
• Savings and investment opportunities.
• Educational resources.
• Employee recognition and recruiting incentive programs.

About the Company

Tower Semiconductor is a global specialty foundry leader specializing in manufacturing analog integrated circuits for over 300 customers worldwide in markets including automotive, medical, industrial, and aerospace.