Lead Commissioning Manager - Semiconductor Facility

Austin, TX
Full Time
Manager/Supervisor

Lead Commissioning Manager – Semiconductor
FST TECHNICAL SERVICES
Position: Lead Commissioning Manager (Cx)
Industry: Semiconductor / Advanced Manufacturing
Location: Project Site – Santa Clara, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview
FST Technical Services is seeking an experienced Lead Commissioning Manager to oversee commissioning activities for a large-scale semiconductor manufacturing facility build. This leadership position manages commissioning across multiple disciplines, ensuring critical facility infrastructure and systems are installed, tested, commissioned, and turned over in accordance with project specifications, industry standards, and client expectations.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience leading commissioning teams on complex semiconductor fabrication (FAB) projects, with strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, process utility, and facility support systems. This position coordinates closely with the owner, construction management, engineering teams, contractors, equipment vendors, and project stakeholders.

Please note: This project assignment is based in Santa Clara, CA. We are seeking candidates who are are open to relocating to the project site for the duration of the assignment. Mobilization assistance and per diem will be offered

Key Responsibilities

Commissioning Leadership & Management

  • Lead multidisciplinary commissioning teams, including engineers, discipline leads, technicians, and support personnel.
  • Develop and execute commissioning plans, schedules, procedures, and project-specific strategies.
  • Oversee construction completion, pre-functional testing, functional performance testing, integrated systems testing, and final turnover.
  • Provide technical leadership across mechanical, electrical, controls, and process utility systems.
  • Set priorities, allocate resources, meet milestones, and resolve technical challenges and schedule constraints.

Semiconductor Facility Commissioning

Oversee commissioning of critical semiconductor facility infrastructure, including:
  • HVAC, air handling, makeup air, and cleanroom environmental controls.
  • Chilled water, process cooling water, condenser water, and heating systems.
  • Electrical distribution, substations, switchgear, transformers, UPS, and emergency power.
  • Building automation systems (BAS), facility monitoring systems (FMS), and controls.
  • Ultra-pure water (UPW), process gases, specialty gases, chemical distribution, and process utilities.
  • Compressed dry air (CDA), vacuum, exhaust, and abatement systems.
  • Fire protection, life safety, and supporting facility infrastructure.
  • Coordinate startup, equipment verification, functional testing, and integrated systems testing.
  • Align commissioning with operational requirements, design intent, and semiconductor manufacturing standards.
  • Coordinate interfaces between base-build infrastructure, process utilities, and manufacturing equipment support systems.

Project Execution & Coordination

  • Maintain commissioning schedules aligned with construction milestones and facility turnover.
  • Coordinate with general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, engineers, and client representatives.
  • Lead coordination meetings, progress reviews, and technical discussions.
  • Monitor progress, identify delays, and implement corrective actions.
  • Manage test procedures, deficiency logs, progress reports, and turnover packages.
  • Track and close commissioning issues; support readiness reviews, mechanical completion, and turnover acceptance.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with project quality requirements, applicable codes, and client specifications

  • Promote site safety and adherence to EHS requirements.

  • Verify testing records, commissioning documentation, and acceptance criteria.

  • Identify risks, implement mitigations, and support quality audits and inspections.

Client & Stakeholder Management

  • Represent commissioning to the client and project leadership.
  • Report progress, risks, manpower needs, and schedule performance.
  • Resolve stakeholder concerns and support resource planning and execution strategies
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
  • 10+ years of commissioning, construction, engineering, or facility systems management experience.
  • 5+ years leading multidisciplinary commissioning teams on major industrial or advanced manufacturing projects.
  • Direct commissioning experience on semiconductor FAB construction or expansion projects.
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, controls, and critical process utility systems.
  • Experience leading pre-commissioning through integrated testing and facility turnover.
  • Ability to develop schedules, procedures, execution plans, and project reports.
  • Understanding of construction sequencing, readiness, startup, and commissioning dependencies.
  • Strong leadership, prioritization, and senior stakeholder communication skills.
  • Proficiency with commissioning tracking systems, project management software, and Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Commissioning management experience on major semiconductor FAB projects.
  • Experience with high-purity process utilities, cleanrooms, and mission-critical infrastructure.
  • Experience with CxAlloy, Facility Grid, or similar commissioning management platforms.
  • PE, Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP), or other relevant certifications.
  • Experience leading large, multi-trade commissioning teams.
  • Familiarity with semiconductor facility safety, quality, and turnover standards.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation based on experience and comprehensive benefits.
  • Full per diem and mobilization funds
  • Professional growth and leadership development.
  • Work on complex, large-scale semiconductor construction projects.
  • Collaborative environment with experienced engineering and commissioning professionals.
  • Project-specific travel, mobilization, and per diem benefits, where applicable.
About FST Technical Services
FST Technical Services provides commissioning, quality assurance, and quality control services supporting semiconductor, data center, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing projects throughout the United States. Our teams work alongside owners, contractors, and engineering partners to help complex facilities and critical systems meet quality, safety, performance, and operational readiness requirements.

Join FST Technical Services and help lead the successful commissioning of the next generation of semiconductor manufacturing facilities.

Salary Expectation:  $140,000 to $190,000

FST Technical does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
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