Facilities Engineer

Role Responsibilities

• Cleanroom Operations: Monitor and maintain HVAC, air filtration (HEPA/ULPA), and environmental control systems to consistently meet ISO Class 5 classification standards for temperature, humidity, pressure, and particle levels.
• Critical Utilities Management: Maintain and troubleshoot process cooling water, chilled water, compressed dry air, nitrogen, vacuum, DI water, electrical/UPS, and chemical distribution/waste neutralization systems.
• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance: Develop and execute PM programs, respond to emergency failures and alarms, manage spare parts inventory, and maintain accurate equipment records and documentation.
• Vendor & Contractor Coordination: Partner with external specialists for repairs and projects, ensuring minimal downtime and adherence to facility standards.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to OSHA, EPA, and local regulations; oversee chemical safety and hazardous waste protocols; conduct safety inspections and maintain documentation for regulatory audits.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify efficiency and reliability improvements, implement predictive maintenance strategies, optimize energy consumption, and support facility expansion and upgrade projects.
• Training & Knowledge Transfer: Educate and train operations staff on facility systems, procedures, and safety protocols to build team capability and operational resilience

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Facilities Engineering (or Associate's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience)
• 3–5 years of experience in cleanroom facility operations or semiconductor manufacturing, with hands-on knowledge of HVAC, process utilities, and building management systems (BMS)
• Strong understanding of cleanroom design, ISO 14644 standards, and contamination control protocols
• Proficiency reading mechanical/electrical drawings and P&IDs; working knowledge of process gas, chemical handling, DI water, and electrical systems
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment (gowning required), lift up to 50 lbs, work at heights/confined spaces, and availability for on-call/after-hours response

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license, Certified Energy Manager (CEM), HVAC certification, or cleanroom-specific training/certification
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent communication and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
• Detail-oriented with solid documentation habits and a collaborative, team-first mindset
• Eagerness to continuously learn and adapt to new technologies and evolving facility demands

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Flexible vacation and company-paid holidays
• Healthy meals and snacks provided for non-remote employees
• Paid parental, jury duty, bereavement, family care and medical leave
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, subsidized by Science
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)