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$76,000 - $174,500/yr

WTR Maintenance Engineer

EngineeringMaintenance Engineer
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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

Develop & Execute Maintenance Strategies Create preventive‑ and predictive‑maintenance (PM/PdM) programs for pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, RO/EDI systems, dosing equipment, and utilities.

Requirements Summary

A bachelor’s degree in mechanical, or chemical engineering. 5-10 years of experience in industrial wastewater treatment systems and or UPW treatment systems.

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EngineeringMaintenance Engineer

The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for the reliable, safe, and cost‑effective operation of all mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems within an industrial chemical wastewater treatment plant and a parallel Ultra‑Pure Water (UPW) production plant. This role leads a multi‑disciplinary maintenance team, drives preventive‑maintenance programs, manages capital‑project upgrades, and ensures compliance with environmental, safety, and quality regulations. The engineer acts as the technical authority for troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and continuous‑improvement initiatives that maximize plant availability and product water quality.

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

  • Create preventive‑ and predictive‑maintenance (PM/PdM) programs for pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, RO/EDI systems, dosing equipment, and utilities.
  • Track and improve key reliability metrics (availability, MTBF, MTTR).
  • Scope, budget, procure, and commission upgrades (e.g., pump‑vibration monitoring, PLC/HMI modernization, new water‑treatment modules).
  • Ensure projects meet cost, schedule, safety, and quality targets.
  • Conduct Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Root‑Cause Analyses (RCA) on major equipment failures.
  • Implement reliability‑centered maintenance (RCM) and Lean/Six‑Sigma improvements to reduce downtime and waste.
  • Maintain compliance with EPA wastewater regulations, OSHA, ISO 14001/9001, and UP‑water quality specs (conductivity, TOC, microbiology).
  • Keep accurate maintenance records, permit, and audit trails.
  • Use CMMS (e.g., Maximo, SAP PM) and analytics platforms (PI, PowerBI) for condition‑monitoring, KPI reporting, and predictive analytics.
  • Collaborate with control‑system engineers to refine alarm strategies and set‑point optimization.
  • Provide expert troubleshooting for mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues across both plants.

Skills and Qualifications

  • A bachelor’s degree in mechanical, or chemical engineering.

  • 5-10 years of experience in industrial wastewater treatment systems and or UPW treatment systems.

  • Proficiency in Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) & Reliability.

  • Knowledge of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Regulations.

The current base salary range for this role is between $76,000 - $174,500. 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.

Total Rewards
At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, base pay is just one part of our total compensation package. The base compensation for this role will depend on education, experience, skills, and location.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • 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 Samsung Austin Semiconductor are full-time on-site.

U.S. Export Control Compliance
This role may require access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization.

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Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
United States
On-site within the country
Who can apply
US

About this job

Pay per year
$76,000–$174,500 a year
98% above the $63,232 median for Maintenance Engineer jobs on Jobera (29 salaries).
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October 25, 2026
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October 25, 2026

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WTR Maintenance Engineer$76,000 - $174,500