Sr. Facilities Engineer

About Fab2: The fab2 team designs all hardware and software needed to manufacture chips and builds the fabs, tools, and components in-house. Founded by Sam Zeloof (known for making chips in his garage) and Jim Keller (a 40-year semiconductor industry leader), fab2 pushes the limits of what’s possible.

About The Team

The Senior Facilities Engineer is a key part of the Business Operations team, which ensures consistency and reliability in a fast-moving startup. The team supports finance, legal, HR, IT, compliance, facilities, and more—handling everything from major projects to day-to-day tasks.

About The Role

We’re hiring a Senior Facilities Engineer to build new spaces and maintain our office, lab, and production environments. This hands-on role involves fixing, building, and problem-solving as priorities shift. You’ll work across Texas and California, managing maintenance, repairs, construction, equipment setup, and vendor coordination—from designing large-scale spaces to assembling furniture or troubleshooting lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Own and coordinate construction and install projects (furniture, shelving, process piping, electrical/mechanical work, cabling, etc.) from ideation to delivery.
• Perform and coordinate day-to-day facilities maintenance and repairs across office, lab, and production areas.
• Troubleshoot and fix issues with building systems, equipment, fixtures, and infrastructure.
• Support lab and R&D teams with equipment moves, setups, and facility needs.
• Coordinate and escort vendors/contractors for specialized work.
• Identify and resolve problems early to prevent escalation.
• Maintain safe, organized, and operational facilities.
• Assist with urgent one-off projects as needed.

Requirements

• BS in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or Structural Engineering.
• 5+ years managing large-scale ground-up or retrofit construction projects, preferably in industrial/manufacturing.
• Familiarity with safety practices and facility compliance.
• Experience with HVAC, MEP systems, or process equipment.
• Ownership of general maintenance across electrical, mechanical, and building systems.
• Experience with preventative maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Work experience in active labs or light industrial environments.
• Ability to travel up to 50% to various work sites.

Nice to Have

• Experience in semiconductor, hardware, lab, or manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting fast-growing or startup teams.
• Hands-on work with HVAC, MEP systems, or process equipment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off (holidays, sick leave).
• Visa sponsorship.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Weekly learning and development opportunities.
• Commuter benefits (parking, late-night Uber rides).
• Daily lunches, dinners 3x/week, stocked office kitchen.

This role involves access to U.S. export-controlled technology; compliance is required.