Facilities Mechanical & MEI Construction Technician

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Texas Instruments is seeking a skilled Facilities Mechanical Construction/MEI (Manufacturing Equipment Installation) Technician to join our Design and Construction (D&C) team. In this role you will provide technical support for project‑execution activities that include construction, design, specification, documentation, start‑up, and commissioning of the facility’s mechanical systems and fab manufacturing equipment. You will bring technical expertise, promote safety, coordinate contractors, resolve field‑level issues, and identify cost‑avoidance opportunities throughout all project phases. The position supports utility‑system projects that keep our semiconductor fabs operating 24/7 and manufacturing equipment installation projects that enable our factories to ramp and meet market demand.
Key Mechanical Responsibilities include:
Support field execution of mechanical systems construction projects, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project scope, drawings, and TI standards
Coordinate day-to-day field activities with contractors, project managers, system owners, operations, and other stakeholders to keep work moving and resolve issues quickly
Conduct field walkthroughs, safety observations, and reliability checks to verify compliance with TI requirements and identify risks, gaps, or quality concerns early
Review drawings, specifications, and field conditions to identify construction issues, submit RFIs, and provide practical technical input during planning, installation, start-up, and commissioning
Support project execution through permit coordination, JHA support, testing/documentation review, equipment delivery coordination, and weekly job reporting
Perform approved non-critical system manipulations, troubleshooting, and minor repairs as needed to support safe project execution and system readiness
Capture and share lessons learned, identify opportunities for better execution or cost avoidance, and help improve field productivity across projects
Key MEI Responsibilities include:
Ownership of all Facility activities and requests
Coordinate all MEI activity
Create install packages (MISTI drawings) utilizing FSIM data
Includes all POC’s and electrical panel picks
Review drawings, specifications and field conditions to identify construction issues and provide practical technical input during planning, installation, commissioning and start up
Detailed layout of fab and support equipment working closely with fab engineering
Coordination of equipment bases – design, fabrication & installation
Space management of all utilities
Scheduling of all activities
Support field execution of mechanical installations, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project scope, drawings, and TI standards
Space management of all utilities (adherence to established hierarchies)
Conflict resolution (space and access)
Attend and participate in daily/weekly scheduling meetings
Be prepared to provide status updates on installation progress
Coordinate day-to-day field activities with contractors, project managers, system owners, operations, and other stakeholders to keep work moving and resolve issues quickly
Conduct field walkthroughs, safety observations, and reliability checks to verify compliance with TI requirements and identify risks, gaps, or quality concerns early
Support project execution through permit coordination, JHA support, testing/documentation review, equipment delivery coordination, and daily/weekly job reporting
Perform approved critical/non-critical system manipulations, troubleshooting, and minor repairs as needed to support safe project execution and system readiness
Capture and share lessons learned, identify opportunities for better execution or cost avoidance, and help improve field productivity across projects
Minimum Requirements
High school diploma or GED
5 years of relevant facilities, construction, or mechanical systems technician experience
Experience reading and working from mechanical, electrical, chemical, and controls drawings
Experience supporting installation, startup, troubleshooting, repair, or construction of utility and mechanical systems such as CHW, HW, PCW, DIW, exhaust, pumps, and piping systems
Experience coordinating field work with contractors, engineers, and operations partners
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency with standard business software and maintenance/project systems such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and SAP
Associate’s degree, trade school certification, apprenticeship, or other related technical credential in mechanical, industrial, facilities, or construction disciplines
Experience supporting facilities, central utility, or construction work in a semiconductor, manufacturing, or other industrial environment
Experience supporting construction turnover, start-up, commissioning, or system handoff activities
Experience using tools or systems such as CX Alloy, AutoCAD, PM Web, ACC Build, or similar project, maintenance, or commissioning platforms
Experience working in a live operating environment with tight safety, reliability, and change-control requirements