Chemical Engineer Jobs in Austin, TX
Chemical Engineer jobs in Austin, Texas draw strong demand from the semiconductor, energy, and advanced manufacturing sectors, with roles concentrated in the Domain, Mueller, and Southeast Austin industrial corridors. Employers hiring right now include Tesla, Samsung Electronics, and SSOE. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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About Samsung Austin Semiconductor
Samsung is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, founded on the belief that the pursuit of excellence creates a better world. At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, we are Innovating Today to Power the Devices of Tomorrow.
Come innovate with us!
Position Summary
The GCS Design/Construction Engineering Team Representative is expected to lead the design and implementation of our specialty gas, chemical and slurry system infrastructure. This is a dual-responsibility role combining formal people management with direct project ownership. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of the engineering team—including hiring, performance management, and mentorship—while personally managing a portfolio of high-priority design and construction projects. With a primary focus on the design phase, you will manage external engineering firms and approve critical GCS drawing packages to ensure a seamless transition to field installation. This role requires 7+ years of experience in high-purity systems and a proven ability to lead projects in a fast-paced industrial environment.Role and Responsibilities
Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:
People Management & Operations
- Performance Management: Establish clear KPIs and performance goals for the engineering team; conduct regular performance reviews and provide continuous, actionable feedback.
- Administrative Oversight: Manage day-to-day operational approvals, including timecards, expense reports, and resource allocation.
- Talent Acquisition: Lead the hiring process for new engineering talent, including interviewing, vetting technical competency, and onboarding new team members. Mentorship: Foster a culture of continuous learning and technical growth within the team to ensure long-term operational sustainability.
Direct Project Execution & Oversight
- Technical Project Lead: Serve as the primary lead for high-priority design and construction projects, ensuring technical accuracy and accountability from inception to delivery.
- Technical Leadership: Guide the team in identifying, tracking, and resolving project issues throughout all phases of work, providing clear communication to stakeholders regarding risks and mitigation plans. Strategic Planning: Lead strategic fabrication efforts and support high-level project planning for new and retrofit construction.
Design & Technical Management
- Oversee and manage external design engineering firms to ensure deliverables are accurate, on schedule, and within budget.
- Review and drive GCS (Gas & Chemical System) drawing packages—including specialty gas, specialty chemicals, slurry, bulk gas, and bulk specialty gases—to completion.
- Develop, review, and approve site construction specifications for piping, equipment, distribution systems, and associated rooms/buildings.
- Perform and review utility demand calculations for both existing and new facilities to ensure operational capacity.
- Construction, Quality & Compliance
- Monitor design packages and field installations for large-scale projects to ensure strict adherence to safety, quality, schedule, and cost requirements.
- Serve as the primary technical point of contact for construction teams, reviewing and approving RFIs, submittals, and material submittals.
- Ensure total compliance with mechanical standards, building codes, plumbing codes, and environmental regulations throughout the construction lifecycle. Oversee the development of handover plans and comprehensive project closeout documentation.
Skills and Qualifications
Here's what you'll need:
Required Qualifications -
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Experience: Minimum of 7+ years of professional experience in engineering design and construction management. Industry Expertise: Extensive experience specifically within semiconductor, pharmaceutical, or high-tech manufacturing environments focusing on specialty gas and chemical distribution.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired but not required) -
- Professional Certification: Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Leadership Experience: Previous experience in a supervisory role, including experience with hiring, performance management, and team development.
- Advanced Degree: Master's degree in a relevant engineering field.
- Technical Skills-System Expertise: Expert-level knowledge of specialty gas and chemical delivery systems, including high-purity piping, gas cabinets, and chemical distribution.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of ASME, NFPA, SEMI standards, and local building/plumbing/environmental codes.
- Project Tools: Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, or similar BIM software, as well as project management software (e.g., Procore, Primavera, or MS Project).Core Competencies-Ability to balance formal people management (HR/Admin) with direct project ownership and technical execution.
- Strong leadership, mentorship, and conflict-resolution capabilities.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical requirements to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple high-priority, multi-million dollar projects simultaneously.
Total Rewards
At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, base pay is just one part of our total compensation package. The base compensation for this role will depend on education, experience, skills, and location.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
- Onsite café(s) and workout facilities
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays Wellness incentives and MORE
-
Eligible full-time employees (salaried or hourly) may also receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.
All positions at Samsung Austin Semiconductor are full-time on-site.
Trade Secrets
By submitting an application, you agree not to disclose to Samsung or induce or encourage Samsung to use any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to a current or former employer or other entity.
- Please visit Samsung membership to see Privacy Policy, which defaults according to your location. You can change Country/Language at the bottom of the page.
- Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Samsung Austin Semiconductor
Samsung is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, founded on the belief that the pursuit of excellence creates a better world. At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, we are Innovating Today to Power the Devices of Tomorrow.
Come innovate with us!
Position Summary
The GCS Design/Construction Engineering Team Representative is expected to lead the design and implementation of our specialty gas, chemical and slurry system infrastructure. This is a dual-responsibility role combining formal people management with direct project ownership. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of the engineering team—including hiring, performance management, and mentorship—while personally managing a portfolio of high-priority design and construction projects. With a primary focus on the design phase, you will manage external engineering firms and approve critical GCS drawing packages to ensure a seamless transition to field installation. This role requires 7+ years of experience in high-purity systems and a proven ability to lead projects in a fast-paced industrial environment.Role and Responsibilities
Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:
People Management & Operations
- Performance Management: Establish clear KPIs and performance goals for the engineering team; conduct regular performance reviews and provide continuous, actionable feedback.
- Administrative Oversight: Manage day-to-day operational approvals, including timecards, expense reports, and resource allocation.
- Talent Acquisition: Lead the hiring process for new engineering talent, including interviewing, vetting technical competency, and onboarding new team members. Mentorship: Foster a culture of continuous learning and technical growth within the team to ensure long-term operational sustainability.
Direct Project Execution & Oversight
- Technical Project Lead: Serve as the primary lead for high-priority design and construction projects, ensuring technical accuracy and accountability from inception to delivery.
- Technical Leadership: Guide the team in identifying, tracking, and resolving project issues throughout all phases of work, providing clear communication to stakeholders regarding risks and mitigation plans. Strategic Planning: Lead strategic fabrication efforts and support high-level project planning for new and retrofit construction.
Design & Technical Management
- Oversee and manage external design engineering firms to ensure deliverables are accurate, on schedule, and within budget.
- Review and drive GCS (Gas & Chemical System) drawing packages—including specialty gas, specialty chemicals, slurry, bulk gas, and bulk specialty gases—to completion.
- Develop, review, and approve site construction specifications for piping, equipment, distribution systems, and associated rooms/buildings.
- Perform and review utility demand calculations for both existing and new facilities to ensure operational capacity.
- Construction, Quality & Compliance
- Monitor design packages and field installations for large-scale projects to ensure strict adherence to safety, quality, schedule, and cost requirements.
- Serve as the primary technical point of contact for construction teams, reviewing and approving RFIs, submittals, and material submittals.
- Ensure total compliance with mechanical standards, building codes, plumbing codes, and environmental regulations throughout the construction lifecycle. Oversee the development of handover plans and comprehensive project closeout documentation.
Skills and Qualifications
Here's what you'll need:
Required Qualifications -
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Experience: Minimum of 7+ years of professional experience in engineering design and construction management. Industry Expertise: Extensive experience specifically within semiconductor, pharmaceutical, or high-tech manufacturing environments focusing on specialty gas and chemical distribution.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired but not required) -
- Professional Certification: Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Leadership Experience: Previous experience in a supervisory role, including experience with hiring, performance management, and team development.
- Advanced Degree: Master's degree in a relevant engineering field.
- Technical Skills-System Expertise: Expert-level knowledge of specialty gas and chemical delivery systems, including high-purity piping, gas cabinets, and chemical distribution.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of ASME, NFPA, SEMI standards, and local building/plumbing/environmental codes.
- Project Tools: Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, or similar BIM software, as well as project management software (e.g., Procore, Primavera, or MS Project).Core Competencies-Ability to balance formal people management (HR/Admin) with direct project ownership and technical execution.
- Strong leadership, mentorship, and conflict-resolution capabilities.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical requirements to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple high-priority, multi-million dollar projects simultaneously.
Total Rewards
At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, base pay is just one part of our total compensation package. The base compensation for this role will depend on education, experience, skills, and location.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
- Onsite café(s) and workout facilities
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays Wellness incentives and MORE
-
Eligible full-time employees (salaried or hourly) may also receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.
All positions at Samsung Austin Semiconductor are full-time on-site.
Trade Secrets
By submitting an application, you agree not to disclose to Samsung or induce or encourage Samsung to use any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to a current or former employer or other entity.
- Please visit Samsung membership to see Privacy Policy, which defaults according to your location. You can change Country/Language at the bottom of the page.
- Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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- Tesla17
- Samsung Electronics13
- SSOE8
- SkyWater Technology Foundry4
Chemical Engineer Jobs in Austin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a chemical engineer job in Austin?
Focus your search on Austin's semiconductor fabrication, clean energy, and specialty chemicals employers, where most local openings cluster. Roles tend to concentrate in Southeast Austin's industrial parks and the expanding tech manufacturing corridor near the Domain. Candidates with process engineering, materials science, or semiconductor process experience stand out here. Targeting mid-size manufacturers and fab suppliers alongside larger firms broadens your options considerably.
Which companies hire chemical engineers in Austin?
Companies currently hiring chemical engineers in Austin include Tesla, Samsung Electronics, and SSOE, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Austin's employer mix skews toward semiconductor equipment makers, energy technology firms, and contract manufacturers, many of which have expanded operations in the city over the past several years.
Are there remote chemical engineer jobs in Austin?
Yes, though remote opportunities are less common for chemical engineers than for purely desk-based roles, since much of the work involves on-site lab, plant, or fabrication environments. About 0% of chemical engineer openings tied to Austin are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting growing demand for remote process modeling, regulatory compliance, and technical sales support roles. Analytical and documentation-heavy positions are most likely to offer hybrid schedules locally.
How can I get a chemical engineer job in Austin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Austin is targeting process technician or junior process engineer roles at semiconductor fabs and contract manufacturers, which regularly hire new graduates. Austin's growing chip manufacturing presence means entry-level process and materials roles open frequently, particularly at supplier and equipment companies tied to major fab expansions. Co-op or internship experience with any Austin-area industrial employer strengthens your candidacy noticeably, as does familiarity with cleanroom or laboratory environments.
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