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Facilities Instrumentation and Controls Technician

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited

Phoenix, AZ

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Analysis Skills, Automation Systems, C Programming Language, Calibration, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Networks, Computer Skills, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Construction, Control Systems, Database Administration, Database Backup, Dewey Decimal Classification, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Driver's License, Economic Growth, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Engineering Drawing, Green Business, High School Diploma, Human Machine Interface (HMI), ISA Standards, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Ladder Logic, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Low Voltage (LV), Manufacturing, Memory Hardware, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Word, Network Monitoring, Network Operations Center, Operational Support, Problem Solving Skills, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Safety/Work Safety, Scaffolding, Semiconductors, Smartphones, Spreadsheets, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), System Operations, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Systems Maintenance, Team Building, Technical Training, Test Equipment, Time Management, Training Program, Trend Analysis, Variable Speed Drive (VSD), Word Processing
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Phoenix, AZ
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Company

TSMC Arizona Corporation

Location

USA-Arizona

Career Area

Manufacturing (fabs)

Posted

Mar 19, 2025

Job Description: Instrumentation & Controls Technician

As the world's leading dedicated foundry, TSMC has over 55,000 employees across Asia, Europe and North America. We are at the center of today's technology industry, producing 24% of the world semiconductor excluding memory output value. Our semiconductors are the digital engines inside nearly 11,000 electronic products created by over 500 companies, from coffee machines and smart phones to airliners and cloud data centers. Become part of a unique team of technology enthusiasts joined in a common purpose - to unleash innovations that lead to sustainable economic growth and a smarter, better world. Nowhere is that opportunity greater than in the semiconductor industry. Our employees' success is our most prized achievement, and we are proud so many of them have made TSMC the place to build their life-long careers. As a part of the Facilities team, you'll be part of something special, unleashing innovations that lead to sustainable economic growth and a smarter, better world.

Responsibilities:

The Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Technician is responsible for operating, maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting facility PLC and SCADA systems. This includes calibration of system instrumentation field devices, management of PLC control panels, ladder logic, field instrumentation loops, network communications, alarm management and SCADA system.
  • Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe workplace, Performs all work in a safe manner
  • Tracks and trends operation of Instrumentation systems
  • Maintain calibration logs for all measurement devices
  • Provides weekly/monthly reports and trends
  • Monitors network traffic to proactively identify issues.
  • Works with System Engineer to ensure control loops are tuned to meet specification
  • Maintenance and Operations support of PLC/SCADA and DDC automation systems
  • Maintains calibration of measurement systems as required by CMMS PM scheduling system.
  • Responds to Instrumentation issues to support continuous factory operations.
  • Monitors Instrumentation systems for potential problems (or existing problems) and formulates solutions to the System Engineer for appropriate action.
  • Maintains backup database for all logic
  • Additional duties based on business needs, including ERT
Knowledge and Personal skills:
  • Safety awareness/knowledge/training when working with I&C and low voltage electrical systems.
  • Professionally communicate issues, ideas and recommendations with system engineers.
  • Minimum 5 years I&C experience in Industrial environment, semiconductor experience preferred
  • Working knowledge or RSLogix 5000
  • Ability to effectively use one or more of the following when troubleshooting control systems: instrumentation loop drawings, electrical diagrams and P&ID diagrams.
  • Perform instrumentation calibration for typical field instrumentation: Level, Temperature, pH (Analytical), Flow, Pressure transmitters, control valves and positioners.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of PID controllers, final control elements and Variable Frequency Drives. Ability to tune PID controllers.
  • Working knowledge with two or more of the following: Building DDC controls, SCADA control systems, PLC based control systems and DCS control systems.
  • Working knowledge with HMI Operator interfaces.
  • Working knowledge with instrumentation calibration equipment and procedures. VOM meter, temperature baths, instrument loop calibrators/simulators, pneumatic test equipment and gauges.
  • Computer literate with Windows applications and maintenance CMMS packages.
  • ISA certification desirable.
Abilities
  • Follow all safety policies and procedures at all times
  • Ability to work cooperatively with other technicians, supervisors, engineers, and managers
  • Team building, Analytical and problem solving skills
  • Sound decision making skills
  • Effective written, verbal, presentation, and listening communications skills
  • Computer skills including the ability to operate Corporate email, spreadsheets, word processing, engineering drawing databases at a highly proficient level
  • Capable of working independently and exhibit effective time management skills
  • Willingness and ability to work overtime when needed for business purposes, or to be called-in to work in the event of emergency or business needs.
  • Contributes recommendations and suggestion for work method improvements, safety, materials, and tools.
  • The I&C Technician must have an appropriate focus on personal, process, and work force safety.
  • Attributes should include honesty, trustworthiness, respect for others, flexibility, and sound workplace ethics
  • Duties will include any and all other directions of supervision that can safely be performed by the incumbent.
Experience, Education, and Training:
  • High School Diploma
  • Job grade is dependent up on experience in maintenance, construction, repair and servicing of industrial automation systems
  • Associate degree in Electrical/Electronic program or successful completion of I&C apprenticeship training program or I&C technical training program is preferred
  • ISA Control System Technician Certification preferred but not required
  • Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel and CMMS Programs
  • Valid Drivers License (if Mobile)


Physical Requirements:

The I&C Technician may spend extended hours working inside and outside in all weather conditions, and in awkward body positions which can cause physical discomfort and strain.

Required to regularly lift up to 50 lbs and to adjust heavy objects.

Foreseeably the position will come in contact with sharp, hot, and cold equipment, and parts.

Must be medically qualified to wear a personal respirator.

Must have the ability to safely climb ladders, and work at elevation from ladders, scaffolding, lifts, roofs, or platforms, and the ability to work in confined spaces.

Work Location: Phoenix AZ 85083

Work Type: Onsite

Training: Onsite

Traveling: Minimal to none

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