Plant Reliability Engineer - Analyzer Specialist
Date: Jan 27, 2026
Location: Hemlock, MI, US, 48626
Company: hemlocksem
At Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC), we transform people’s lives by energizing and connecting our world through silicon technology. Since 1961, HSC has been a leading global provider of hyper-pure polysilicon, and is the only polysilicon manufacturer headquartered in the United States. HSC plays an essential role in the semiconductor and solar industries, with the vision of becoming the preferred supplier of silicon-enabled technologies to the low-carbon, digital world.
Our polysilicon is used to make computer chips – the “brains” behind the electronic devices we rely on to make our lives easier, safer and more enjoyable. HSC is just one of six major manufacturers in the world that makes polysilicon used to create semiconductor wafers. In fact, nearly all electronic devices in the world contain HSC polysilicon.
We’re also moving the world toward a greener future by supplying the rapidly growing solar power industry. HSC is committed to doing good for our local Michigan and global communities, relentlessly improving our operations to remove supply chain carbon emissions. The low embodied greenhouse gas emissions in our polysilicon materials facilitates the production of ultra low-carbon solar panels. These panels allow solar project developers and owners to lower the embodied carbon of their projects by up to 50 percent.
To achieve our goals, we draw on the talents of more than 1,500 employees and contractors. Our employees thrive in a culture that values teamwork, excellence, responsibility and customer focus. We recognize and value the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all of our people working together as One Team. At HSC, you belong to a team that is transforming our world.
Summary
The Plant Reliability Engineer- Analyzer Specialist is responsible for maximizing the reliability and on-line time of plant assets related to process analyzing equipment in the plant. They will be aligned to Production and responsible for driving defect elimination using Root Cause Analysis skills and techniques to accomplish this task. They will work with the Plant Engineering Team Leader, Metrology Team, and Midland Plant Team on both technical and point of work mentoring, coaching, and oversight to manage maintenance and reliability performance for gas chromatographs, ICP-MS, FTIR’s, Photometers, Chlorine and Silica analyzers, and various monitors for Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, Freon, HCL, HF, TOC’s and particle counters.
Essential Functions
• Ensures availability of physical assets. Drives recovery from upsets.
• Monitors, reports, and responds to defined reliability KPIs.
• Verifies the effectiveness of maintenance performed preventative maintenance. Reviews technical findings and adjusts long-term plans accordingly.
• Leads Level 0-1 root cause investigations.
• Participates in project and Management of Change reliability reviews.
• Maintains and drafts new analyzer SMP’s and SOP’s.
• Drafts and owns MOC’s for analyzer reliability improvements.
• Designs sample systems for online process analyzers.
• Supports the definition and implementation of maintain and reliability improvement projects within defined workflows
Skills
• Problem solving
• Troubleshooting capabilities
• Decision Making
• Ability to communicate written and oral
• Ability to teach and direct others as needed
• Drive results
Additional Duties/Responsibilities
• Member of the Emergency Management Team as assigned.
• Commodity program leader as assigned.
Minimum Required Work Experience
• 10+ years if non degreed but experience is applicable to the role
• Individual holding Bachelor’s degree with an interest in Chemistry and willingness to learn role
Environment/Working Conditions
• Chemical Plant environment in manufacturing areas and maintenance shop with exposure to all types of climate and weather conditions
• Lab environment or setting as needed
Minimum Required Education/Certification
- Bachelor’s degree with applicable experience or 10+ years of applied experience with the equipment specified in job summary.
The range for this position is $97,360.00 - $133,870.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, variable bonus, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.
HSC is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at:
989.301.5333
or email your request to
G1HSC-HR@hscpoly.com
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Req No. 1161
Nearest Major Market: Saginaw