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Principal Facilites Controls Engineer

NXP Semiconductors

NXP Semiconductors

Austin, TX, USA
Posted on Sep 29, 2025

Provide control system engineering support for facility systems serving a Central Plant and Semiconductor Fab. Position may require availability to provide regional support to two Austin, Texas locations.

Primary responsibilities:

  • Analyze and design of control systems associated with Central Plant mechanical systems including HVAC, chilled water systems, Compressors, waste treatment, and pumps.
  • Verification, implementation, and repair of programming code associated with control systems
  • Plan and preparation of designs, specifications, and estimates for projects.
  • Support Manufacturing, EHS, and Central Plant Operations.
  • Support control system start-up, system optimization, and shut down functions.
  • Development of Instrument and Controls Diagrams
  • Perform PLC programming
  • Develop Facility Monitoring Control System operator interface screens
  • Support system start-up and system optimization.
  • Provide imaginative/innovative solutions to control problems and troubleshooting.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in Controls, Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution with 5 years (minimum) of direct experience
  • Experience with Foxboro I/A system or DeltaV
  • Ability to function effectively with peers inside and outside the organization
  • Root cause problem solving skills
  • AutoCAD experience
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills with knowledge or capacity to learn Visual Basic.
  • Experience interpreting technical drawings/documents and performing technical analysis or drafting using computer-aided design software

More information about NXP in the United States...

NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.

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