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Life Safety Systems Engineer - New Fab Design

11/7/2025

Define design parameters for life safety systems and support engineering design and analysis. Review designs and perform inspections to ensure compliance with code requirements and TSMC standards.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

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About The Company

Established in 1987, TSMC is the world's first dedicated semiconductor foundry. As the founder and a leader of the Dedicated IC Foundry segment, TSMC has built its reputation by offering advanced and "More-than-Moore" wafer production processes and unparalleled manufacturing efficiency. From its inception, TSMC has consistently offered the foundry segment's leading technologies and TSMC COMPATIBLE® design services. TSMC has consistently experienced strong growth by building solid partnerships with its customers, large and small. IC suppliers from around the world trust TSMC with their manufacturing needs, thanks to its unique integration of cutting-edge process technologies, pioneering design services, manufacturing productivity and product quality. The company's total managed capacity reached above 9 million 12-inch equivalent wafers in 2015. TSMC operates three advanced 12-inch wafer fabs, four eight-inch wafer fabs, one six-inch wafer fab (fab 2) and two backend fabs (advanced backend fab 1 and 2). TSMC also manages two eight-inch fabs at wholly owned subsidiaries: WaferTech in the United States and TSMC China Company Limited. TSMC also obtains eight-inch wafer capacity from other companies in which the Company has an equity interest. TSMC is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) under ticker number 2330, and its American Depositary Shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol "TSM".

About the Role

At TSMC Arizona, brilliance can ignite a world of innovation and launch a promising future. The world’s most brilliant innovators entrust us to transform their ideas into world-changing products that impact millions of lives. As long as you have the same passion to pursue excellence, you will find your fit here.

TSMC Arizona is looking for a Life Safety Systems Engineer to join our 4-nanometer fab, located in sunny Phoenix, Arizona. As a Life Safety Systems Engineer, you will demonstrate a strong sense of reliability and enthusiasm and will possess an attitude that embodies our core values – Integrity, Commitment, Innovation and Customer Trust.

TSMC Arizona’s New FAB Design Department is responsible for designing code-compliant life safety systems, including, but not limited to, fire alarm, fire suppression, emergency responder radio coverage, firefighter air replenishment, and gas detection.

Job Description:

Your main responsibilities include:

Define design parameters for life safety systems based on TSMC Operations and Manufacturing requirements for end-state use, code requirements, and industry best practices.
Support engineering design, analysis, calculations and specifications for facility infrastructure fire and life safety systems.
Respond to requests for information during the bidding, design, and construction process.
Document technical decisions and key data during fast-paced meetings and construction sequencing.
Review conceptual designs and construction documents to ensure compliance with code requirements and TSMC standards.
Perform periodic inspections of construction progress to ensure compliance with permitted designs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and have:

Bachelor’s degree in fire protection, electrical, or mechanical engineering or related engineering field.
A minimum of five years of technical experience in the pharmaceutical, semiconductor, or similar high-tech industry.
Working knowledge in IBC, IFC, NFPA 13, and NFPA 72. Familiarity with City of Phoenix amendments is a plus.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and demonstrated familiarity with work management systems.
Action and results oriented with a demonstrated ability to thrive in a past-faced environment.
Proactive communication with diplomacy and tact.
Ability to walk for extended periods of time in a cleanroom suit.

Work Location: Phoenix, AZ

Shift: DAY

Training Location: Phoenix, AZ

Travel: 0-10%

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Key Skills

Life Safety SystemsFire AlarmFire SuppressionEmergency Responder Radio CoverageFirefighter Air ReplenishmentGas DetectionEngineering DesignTechnical AnalysisCode ComplianceConstruction InspectionProactive CommunicationMicrosoft OfficeIBCIFCNFPA 13NFPA 72