Lead Commissioning Engineer – Semiconductor Facilities

Job overview

The Lead Commissioning Engineer – Semiconductor Facilities role is onsite in Santa Clara, CA, with a stated salary range of $130,000–$180,000 per year. FST Technical Services provides commissioning, quality assurance, quality control, and technical services for semiconductor and other advanced projects. The engineer leads multidisciplinary commissioning from construction verification through testing and turnover. By coordinating field teams, validating system performance, resolving deficiencies, and reporting readiness, the role supports safe and reliable delivery of a major semiconductor facility project.

What you'll do

• Lead commissioning of mechanical, electrical, controls, and facility systems through startup, functional and integrated testing, and turnover
• develop commissioning plans, test procedures, checklists, and acceptance documentation
• coordinate testing with owners, contractors, design engineers, vendors, and operations teams
• oversee HVAC, cleanroom air handling, cooling water, exhaust, pumps, electrical distribution, emergency power, and related controls as applicable
• validate system interfaces
• direct and mentor field personnel
• track and close deficiencies
• ensure safe testing with permits and lockout/tagout procedures
• report progress, risks, schedule impacts, and system readiness.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead commissioning engineer

semiconductor facilities

santa clara ca

fst technical services

$130,000–$180,000/year

mechanical commissioning

electrical commissioning

cleanroom

hvac

integrated systems testing

startup

onsite

5+ years experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k), paid time off, and holidays, subject to plan and eligibility terms
• qualified travelers may receive full per diem and mobilization assistance.

Why this role

Requires 5+ years of commissioning or startup experience in semiconductor, data center, pharmaceutical, or similarly complex facilities, with demonstrated lead experience. Full per diem and mobilization assistance are available for qualified travelers.

About the employer

FST Technical Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.