Lumentum

Facility Controls Engineer

Lumentum  •  $80k - $110k/yr  •  Greensboro, NC (Onsite)  •  13 days ago
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Job Description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

The Facilities Engineer – Controls & Safety Systems is responsible for the design, operation, and reliability of facility control and life‑safety systems supporting semiconductor manufacturing. This role ensures safe, compliant operation of critical fab infrastructure through ownership of control systems, interlocks, alarms, and safety monitoring associated with utilities, hazardous production materials (HPM), and cleanroom environments.

Key Responsibilities

Control Systems

  • Own and maintain facility control systems including BMS, EPMS, SCADA, and safety PLCs.
  • Support control logic, I/O, and alarm management for fab utilities such as gases, chemicals, exhaust, UPW/Waste, HVAC, CDA, vacuum, and power distribution.
  • Review, test, and validate control sequences, interlocks, and alarm responses for new tools and facility upgrades.
  • Interface with OEMs, integrators, and IT/OT teams on control system architecture, cybersecurity, and standards.
  • Troubleshoot control‑related issues impacting safety, uptime, or utility performance.

Safety Systems

  • Engineer and support facility safety systems including toxic gas monitoring, chemical leak detection, oxygen deficiency monitoring, fire alarm/suppression interfaces, and emergency shutdown systems.
  • Ensure proper functioning of safety interlocks, failsafes, and emergency responses tied to facility and process tools.
  • Participate in PHAs, HAZOPs, and risk assessments for new or modified systems involving hazardous materials.
  • Maintain compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and site EHS requirements.

Projects & Operations

  • Support fab expansion, tool installs, and upgrades with control and safety system scope development.
  • Review and approve control drawings, cause‑and‑effect matrices, MOPs, and commissioning plans.
  • Lead commissioning, testing, and turnover of control and safety systems into operations.
  • Maintain system documentation, as‑builts, alarm rationalization, and asset data in CMMS/BMS.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Controls, Automation, or related Engineering discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience supporting control and safety systems in a semiconductor fab or similar high‑hazard manufacturing environment.
  • Hands‑on experience with PLCs, safety PLCs, SCADA/BMS platforms, and field instrumentation.
  • Working knowledge of hazardous gas/chemical safety systems and cleanroom infrastructure.
  • Strong safety mindset with ability to work in live manufacturing environments.

Salary Range
The salary range for this position is $80,000 – $110,000USD.

Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.

Lumentum

About Lumentum

Lumentum (NASDAQ: LITE) is a market-leading designer and manufacturer of innovative optical and photonic products enabling optical networking and laser applications worldwide. Lumentum optical components and subsystems are part of virtually every type of telecom, enterprise, and data center network. Lumentum lasers enable advanced manufacturing techniques and diverse applications including next-generation 3D sensing capabilities. Lumentum is headquartered in San Jose, California with R&D, manufacturing, and sales offices worldwide.

Industry
Telecommunications
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
San Jose, California
Year Founded
2015
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