Principal Engineer - Facilities Engineering (Specialty Gas)

Location: Essex Junction, Vermont, United States

Salary: $85,000–$146,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a full-service semiconductor foundry providing design, development, and fabrication services with manufacturing operations across three continents.

What you will do

• Provide technical leadership for the operation, maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement of bulk and specialty gas systems.
• Serve as the primary technical interface between Facilities and manufacturing customers to support reliable gas delivery and manufacturing processes.
• Monitor system performance, capacity, reliability, and equipment performance while responding to operational issues.
• Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, corrective actions, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead system modifications, expansions, and capital projects, including design reviews, performance analysis, startup support, and commissioning.
• Develop documentation, engineering standards, operating procedures, and maintenance strategies; provide technical training and mentoring.

Requirements

• BS or MS degree from an accredited engineering program.
• At least 5 years of high-purity gas experience or experience in a related manufacturing environment.
• Fluent English with strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Technical expertise in bulk and specialty gas distribution systems, gas cabinets, valve manifold boxes, gas monitoring systems, purification technologies, pressure control systems, and semiconductor manufacturing support infrastructure.
• Attention to detail; self-motivation; ownership of assignments; ability to develop work plans and proactively seek feedback.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and collaborate as a team player.
• Ability to support continuous manufacturing operations during off-hours as required.
• Project management skills, including the ability to innovate, execute solutions, and navigate ambiguity.
• Ability to comply with safety, environmental, regulatory, company, and hazardous materials management requirements.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment supporting continuous semiconductor manufacturing operations.
• Work is performed in a safety-focused, regulated manufacturing environment.
• Equal opportunity employment with commitment to workplace diversity.
• Employment is subject to applicable pre-employment conditions and laws.