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Fault Detection Engineer (SM1)

Texas Instruments

Sherman, TX · Posted October 13, 2026

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About the job

Change the world. Love your job.

We can't predict what the future holds, but we know Texas Instruments will have a part in shaping it.

Texas Instruments is looking for an energetic engineer with a passion for process control and automation. This position provides the opportunity to start up a new factory and drive continual improvement at all levels. In this position, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with process engineering, equipment automation, data engineering, and data science teams to develop innovative solutions to reduce unscheduled tool downtime, improve process repeatability/reliability, and protect the factory from wafer-loss events.

The responsibilities of a Factory Controls Engineer (FD) in this role include:

Support manufacturing operations in a high-volume manufacturing 300mm wafer Fab running Analog

Technologies

Support the manufacturing ramp with execution of FDC models that accelerate equipment/process

startup and process experiments

Develop and implement improved equipment fault detection (FDC) models to prevent excursions and

scrap events

Identify systemic problems in either process or equipment related sources and communicate

findings to the engineering staff in a continuous manner

Participate in data analysis and problem resolution

Learn and execute in multiple manufacturing execution systems (MES) quickly and proficiently

Implement project or improvement plans for areas of responsibility including but not limited to: efficiency improvements, cost reduction or quality improvement programs, new product support and other process improvements

Apply statistical rigor through SPC modeling and other advanced data analysis methods

Minimum requirements:

2 years relevant experience in at least two of the following: Fault Detection, Semiconductor Process Engineering, Data Analytics/System Integration

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field

Experience in programming languages, Python, and/or SQL

Preferred qualifications:

Advanced technical degree related to controls, systems, or software development

Prior experience with FDC software (eg. TIMS, Artist, AMAT E3, Fabguard)

Experience with scripting languages Perl or Python

Experience working in high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment

Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions

Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery

Demonstrated ability to build strong, influential relationships

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment

Ability to take the initiative and drive for results

Why TI?

Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.

We're different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TI

Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us. Please find our country-specific benefits here

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com .

Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you are interested in this position, please apply to this requisition.