Commissioning Engineer

1. Job Description

The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for executing and coordinating pre-commissioning, commissioning, functional testing, troubleshooting, and system handover activities for chemical dispensing and distribution systems supplied to semiconductor manufacturing facilities.

The role involves working closely with the Commissioning Manager, engineering teams, project stakeholders, customers, contractors, and equipment vendors to ensure that installed systems are tested, verified, and commissioned safely and efficiently in accordance with approved engineering specifications, customer requirements, project schedules, and applicable industry standards.

The Commissioning Engineer is expected to demonstrate strong technical competency, hands-on troubleshooting capabilities, and effective site coordination to ensure the successful start-up, acceptance, and handover of chemical dispensing systems.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning Execution

· Execute pre-commissioning, commissioning, functional testing, start-up, and system handover activities in accordance with approved procedures, project requirements, and commissioning schedules.

· Review commissioning procedures, inspection and test plans (ITPs), checklists, engineering drawings, and technical specifications prior to commencing site activities.

· Perform commissioning readiness checks to verify that equipment installation, utility connections, piping, instrumentation, electrical systems, and automation controls are ready for testing.

· Coordinate and perform equipment inspections, system walkdowns, and mechanical completion verification before commissioning.

· Carryout pre-commissioning activities, including leak testing, piping flushing, cleaning, instrument calibration verification, electrical inspections, and system integrity checks, as applicable.

· Conduct functional testing and operational verification to ensure that equipment and systems perform according to approved design requirements and customer acceptance criteria.

· Monitor daily commissioning progress, identify technical issues, and report potential schedule impacts to the Commissioning Manager.

· Ensure commissioning activities are executed efficiently while maintaining equipment integrity, quality standards, and workplace safety.

B. Technical Testing and Troubleshooting

· Perform testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of chemical dispensing equipment, chemical delivery systems, process piping, pumps, valves, instrumentation, electrical components, and associated automation systems.

· Verify equipment operating parameters, including flow rates, pressure, equipment functionality, and system performance against approved specifications.

· Carryout functional verification of PLC/HMI-controlled equipment, alarms, interlocks, emergency shutdown functions, leak detection systems, and other safety-related controls.

· Support Input/Output (I/O) checks, signal verification, instrumentation calibration, and control system testing in coordination with electrical and automation engineers.

· Identify, investigate, and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, process, and automation-related issues encountered during commissioning.

· Work with Engineering, Production, QA/QC, and equipment vendors to resolve technical problems and implement corrective actions.

· Verify system functionality following rectification or modification to ensure compliance with design intent and operational requirements.

· Support equipment start-up, operational stabilization, and performance testing to achieve successful system acceptance.

C. Site Coordination and Project Support

· Coordinate daily commissioning activities with the Commissioning Manager, Project Managers, site supervisors, contractors, vendors, and customer representatives.

· Liaise with construction and installation teams to ensure mechanical completion and readiness of assigned equipment and systems.

· Assist in planning daily commissioning activities, manpower deployment, testing arrangements, and required site resources.

· Coordinate with relevant parties to ensure the timely availability of utilities, tools, instruments, consumables, materials, and technical documentation.

· Participate in site coordination meetings, technical discussions, commissioning progress reviews, and customer inspections.

· Highlight commissioning constraints, outstanding installation issues, interface concerns, and potential schedule conflicts to the Commissioning Manager.

· Provide technical support during customer inspections, equipment demonstrations, acceptance testing, and system handover activities.

· Coordinate vendor attendance and technical assistance when specialist testing, troubleshooting, or equipment start-up support is required.

D. Quality Assurance, Inspection and System Acceptance

· Verify that equipment installation and commissioning activities comply with approved engineering drawings, P&IDs, technical specifications, and customer requirements.

· Conduct equipment and system walkdowns to identify installation defects, incomplete works, and commissioning-related punch-list items.

· Prepare, maintain, and follow up on punch lists to ensure timely rectification and closure of outstanding issues.

· Inspect and verify corrective works before proceeding with subsequent commissioning activities.

· Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and other customer-required inspections and verification activities.

· Ensure that chemical dispensing systems meet applicable cleanliness, chemical compatibility, equipment integrity, and contamination prevention requirements.

· Record and verify commissioning test results, equipment operating parameters, and system performance data.

· Assist in obtaining customer acceptance and approval of commissioned systems.

E. Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Compliance

· Ensure all commissioning activities are carried out in compliance with company EHS policies, customer site requirements, and applicable safety regulations.

· Follow approved Permit-to-Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Job Safety Analysis(JSA), and risk assessment procedures, where applicable.

· Conduct pre-work safety checks and ensure that equipment, tools, and testing arrangements are safe before commencing commissioning activities.

· Observe appropriate safety precautions when working with hazardous chemicals, pressurized systems, electrical equipment, and other associated hazards.

· Verify the proper operation of equipment safety interlocks, leak detection systems, emergency shutdown functions, and chemical containment features.

· Identify and report unsafe conditions, near misses, safety concerns, and non-compliance issues to the relevant supervisors.

· Participate in toolbox meetings, site safety briefings, and other required EHS activities.

· Maintain good housekeeping and comply with applicable cleanroom and contamination control practices.

F. Commissioning Documentation and Reporting

· Prepare and maintain accurate commissioning records, test reports, inspection checklists, equipment verification records, and related technical documentation.

· Ensure commissioning activities and test results are properly documented in accordance with approved procedures and customer requirements.

· Update commissioning progress trackers, punch-list registers, and outstanding technical issue logs.

· Prepare daily or weekly commissioning progress reports and highlight technical concerns, pending works, and potential project delays.

· Assist in reviewing and updating as-built drawings, operating procedures, and equipment documentation to reflect actual site installation and commissioning conditions.

· Compile commissioning records, test certificates, acceptance reports, and supporting documents for system handover packages.

· Ensure commissioning documentation is complete, traceable, and submitted promptly for internal review and customer acceptance.

G. System Handover and Customer Support

· Support system start-up, operational verification, performance testing, and final acceptance activities with customer representatives.

· Assist in the preparation and execution of system demonstrations and customer acceptance testing.

· Provide technical support to customer operations and maintenance teams during initial equipment operation and stabilization.

· Assist in delivering equipment familiarization and operational training covering system functionality, safety features, and basic troubleshooting.

· Support the resolution of commissioning-related issues during the warranty or post-handover support period, as assigned.

· Ensure outstanding commissioning items are resolved or properly documented before final system handover.

H. Continuous Improvement and Team Collaboration

· Work closely with commissioning technicians and other engineering disciplines to ensure effective and coordinated execution of site activities.

· Provide technical guidance to technicians during equipment inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities.

· Identify opportunities to improve commissioning procedures, testing methodologies, equipment reliability, and work efficiency.

· Report recurring technical issues and provide feedback to Engineering and Production teams for equipment design and manufacturing improvements.

· Participate in commissioning lessons-learned reviews and contribute to the development of standardized testing procedures and checklists.

· Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Commissioning Manager or management.

Educational Qualifications

· Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related Engineering discipline.

· Candidates with equivalent technical qualifications and relevant practical experience may also be considered.

Professional Experience

· Minimum3–5 years of relevant experience in equipment installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, or engineering within the semiconductor, chemical, pharmaceutical, or related process industries.

· Experience in chemical dispensing systems, chemical delivery equipment, fluid handling systems, or semiconductor process equipment would be advantageous.

· Prior exposure to semiconductor fabrication facilities and end users such as Micron, GlobalFoundries, Siltronic, or equivalent organizations is preferred.

· Hands-on experience in equipment commissioning, system troubleshooting, and functional testing.

· Familiarity with site installation activities, commissioning documentation, equipment acceptance testing, and customer coordination.