Senior Facilities Engineer
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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.
Your Role
As a Senior Facilities Engineer, you will own the performance, reliability, and compliance of critical facility systems that power cutting-edge semiconductor research and development. In this role, you will lead the design, operation, and continuous optimization of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, cleanroom, and utility infrastructure, ensuring that every system meets the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. You will serve as the technical authority for complex, multi-discipline facility projects, driving them from concept through commissioning while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including Environment, Health and Safety (EHS), Quality Assurance (QA), and process engineering. Your work will directly enable scientific innovation and operational excellence in a high-stakes R&D environment, where your decisions shape both the day-to-day reliability of the facility and its long-term sustainability trajectory.
Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in semiconductor facilities or equivalent cleanroom environments.
- Proven ability to lead complex facility projects and manage critical utilities infrastructure.
- Familiarity with safety, environmental, and quality regulations applicable to semiconductor or advanced manufacturing environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional Engineer (PE) certification or equivalent licensure.
- 7+ years of relevant experience, including team lead or leadership responsibilities.
- Experience with permit-to-work systems, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), hot work, and confined space entry procedures.
- Track record of managing multi-discipline projects (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls) in cleanroom settings.
- Experience with contractor management, vendor oversight, and financial accountability including budgeting and lifecycle planning.
- Proficiency with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) or Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools, asset management systems, and commissioning and qualification processes.
- Certifications in safety management (e.g., OSHA or equivalent) and experience with EHS audits and regulatory inspections.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
US Pay Range for this position – $117,600 – $176,400
The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here:
What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!
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Nearest Secondary Market: Palo Alto
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