Mechanical Engineer- Facilities

Renesas is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to support and lead facilities engineering activities across its company-owned 120-acre semiconductor manufacturing campus, comprising approximately 528,000 square feet of controlled indoor space across six buildings supporting wafer fabrication, testing, and critical support operations.

Responsibilities

• Facilities Mechanical Engineering & System Ownership
  • Provide engineering leadership and technical ownership for facilities mechanical systems, including HVAC, process and utility piping, plumbing, fire suppression systems, and the Industrial / DI Water Plant.
  • Evaluate system performance, capacity, and reliability to support current operations and future manufacturing requirements.
  • Develop short-term and long-term facilities strategies aligned with site and business growth plans.
• Design, Documentation & Engineering Standards
  • Lead mechanical system design efforts, including development of engineering drawings, layouts, specifications, design criteria, cost estimates, and capital justifications.
  • Perform and/or review AutoCAD drafting, drawings, and specifications.
  • Review and approve materials, equipment submittals, and contractor documentation.
  • Maintain accurate as-built drawings, engineering records, and system documentation for all assigned facilities assets.
• Operations, Maintenance & Troubleshooting Support
  • Partner with operations and maintenance teams to troubleshoot complex mechanical system issues.
  • Improve system uptime, efficiency, and reliability.
  • Optimize maintenance strategies and lifecycle costs.
  • Provide technical guidance during system failures, upgrades, and major maintenance events.
• Project Management & Construction Oversight
  • Plan, manage, and execute capital and expense-funded facilities projects.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders, contractors, and consultants to ensure project execution meets engineering drawings, specifications, contractual requirements, budget, and schedule commitments.
  • Oversee construction activities to ensure safe execution and quality installation.
• Code Compliance & Safety
  • Ensure all mechanical systems and projects comply with applicable life safety codes, local, state, and federal regulations, and company engineering standards and policies.
  • Support audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in an industrial and/or manufacturing environment (semiconductor, high-tech manufacturing, power generation, or similar facilities preferred).
• Demonstrated experience supporting mechanical facilities systems such as HVAC, piping, and industrial utilities.
• Strong working knowledge of engineering drawings, specifications, and construction practices.
• Ability to independently lead projects and resolve complex technical issues.

Additional Information

This is an ITAR-restricted role: Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person.

100% onsite position, Monday through Friday.

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world-leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.