Lead Commissioning Engineer (Lead Cx Engineer – Semiconductor Fabs)
Discipline: LSS / Security (Life Safety Systems & Security Systems)
Role Overview
The Lead Commissioning Engineer – LSS/Security is responsible for the hands-on execution and coordination of commissioning activities for life safety and security systems within semiconductor fabrication facilities. This role ensures that all fire protection, life safety, and security systems are fully integrated, compliant, and operational, supporting safe and secure fab operations.
Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Commissioning Execution
- Lead commissioning of LSS & Security systems including:
- Fire Detection & Alarm Systems (FDAS)
- Gas detection systems and emergency shutdown interfaces
- Public Address / Voice Evacuation (PAVA) systems
- Access control systems and biometric systems
- CCTV and video surveillance systems
- Intrusion detection and perimeter security systems
- Support commissioning of:
- Process tools and tool hook-up verification (safety interlocks)
- Cleanroom safety monitoring systems
- Execute and review:
- Commissioning procedures and test scripts
- FAT/SAT protocols for LSS and security systems
- Cause & effect testing, integrated system testing (IST), and performance validation
System Integration
- Ensure alignment between:
- LSS/Security systems and building infrastructure
- Fire and gas systems with HVAC shutdown and process interlocks
- Access control and CCTV systems with central monitoring platforms
- Integration with automation systems (BMS, SCADA, MES interfaces where applicable)
- Verify:
- Alarm sequences, safety interlocks, and emergency responses
- Cross-system integration (electrical, mechanical, process systems)
- Identify and resolve interface issues across disciplines
Coordination & Supervision
- Coordinate with:
- LSS and security system vendors and integrators
- Fire protection contractors and safety consultants
- Electrical, mechanical, controls, and process engineering teams
- Support Commissioning Manager in:
- Schedule tracking and commissioning execution
- Issue resolution and risk identification
- Reporting progress and system readiness
- Supervise junior engineers, technicians, and testing teams
Quality & Compliance
- Ensure systems meet:
- Fire and life safety codes and standards
- Security compliance and site-specific protocols
- Cleanroom safety and fab operational requirements
- Maintain:
- Test records and inspection reports
- Cause & effect matrices and validation documentation
- Turnover packages and as-built system verification
Required Experience & QualificationsExperience
- 8–15 years of commissioning experience in:
- Life safety and security systems within semiconductor fabs or high-tech/critical facilities
- Experience across multiple systems, not limited to a single domain
- Proven involvement in:
- Installation → Testing → Integrated system commissioning → Start-up → Operational readiness
Technical Skills
- Strong working knowledge of:
- Fire detection & alarm systems, gas detection systems
- CCTV, access control, and intrusion detection systems
- Cause & effect logic and integrated safety systems
- Integration with BMS/SCADA and electrical/mechanical systems
- Understanding of fab utilities and their interaction with safety systems
Skills
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capability
- Ability to work across multiple disciplines and vendor teams
- Hands-on site commissioning experience
- Strong documentation and reporting capability
Education
- Degree or Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or related Engineering field
