Hookup Engineer

About the Role

A job at TSMC Arizona offers an opportunity to work at the most advanced semiconductor fab in the United States. TSMC Arizona’s first fab will operate its leading-edge semiconductor process technology (N4 process), starting production in the first half of 2025. The second fab will utilize its leading edge N3 and N2 process technology and be operational in 2028. The recently announced third fab will manufacture chips using 2nm or even more advanced process technology, with production starting by the end of the decade. America’s leading technology companies are ready to rely on TSMC Arizona for the next generations of chips that will power the digital future. As a Hookup System Engineer, you will demonstrate a strong sense of reliability and enthusiasm and will possess an attitude that embodies our core values – Integrity, Commitment, Innovation and Customer Trust.

This entry-level position offers an excellent opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to TSMC’s global FAB expansions, including facilities in Arizona, Germany, Japan, and other regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and participate in the creation of installation procedures for process piping, mechanical, or electrical systems and assist in providing instruction to contractors regarding these procedures.
• Verify construction quality for assigned systems by conducting on-site inspections to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
• Tackle technical challenges and implement innovative solutions that enable project success.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams, including project managers, schedulers, CAD designers, tool owners, and contractors, to support project deadlines and maintain quality standards.
• Collaborate with contractors by providing technical guidance and assistance to ensure high-quality installations and efficiency during construction.
• Improve overall construction quality and efficiency by identifying areas for process optimization and implementing recommendations.
• Participate in specific projects related to your assigned discipline, assisting with planning, coordination, and execution.
• Create after-action reports (AAR) in the event of incidents related to assigned systems by gathering data and contributing to lessons learned.
• Other job-related duties as required by business needs.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• AutoCAD
• Navisworks
• Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Interpersonal Skills:
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment and adapt to dynamic project demands.
• Physical Requirements: Frequent grasping, manipulation, and occasional twisting, bending, stooping, squatting, or reaching, desk-based computer work, including data analysis and documentation.
• Work Location: On-site at 5088 W. Innovation Circle, Phoenix, AZ 85083.

Shift Expectations

• May be required to work a Compressed Work Week (4-day on, 3-day off, 3-day on, 4-day off).
• May be required to work night shift on a rotational basis.
• Scheduled night shifts and weekend on-call rotations in a 24/7 high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Night shift rotations are expected to be no more than 4 months per calendar year.
• Standard work hours: Monday through Friday.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Income-Protection Programs
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time-Off Programs and Holidays