Facilities Engineer

MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.•Durham, NC

About The Position

The Facilities Engineer is responsible for the design, operation, maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement of facility infrastructure supporting semiconductor manufacturing operations. This role serves as a technical leader for facilities systems and capital projects, ensuring utility systems, cleanroom environments, life safety systems, and manufacturing support infrastructure operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. The successful candidate will have multiple years of facilities engineering experience within semiconductor, microelectronics, high-tech manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or other critical manufacturing environments. The Facilities Engineer will lead facility upgrades, capacity expansions, equipment installations, and infrastructure improvement projects while supporting operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and long-term strategic site objectives. The candidate will work closely with Facilities, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Security, Engineering, Contractors, and local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to ensure all life safety systems are designed, tested, maintained, and upgraded in accordance with applicable codes and standards.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience in facilities engineering
Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities
Demonstrated experience managing capital projects from design through startup and commissioning.
Experience supporting cleanroom environmental and critical utility systems
Skilled in Microsoft Office and database tools (SAP preferred)
Experience with CMMS, BAS, and energy management systems
Lean, Six Sigma, or reliability engineering expertise
Strong knowledge of building systems, construction methods, and engineering standards
Prior semiconductor manufacturing experience
Experience managing contractors, consultants, and capital budgets
Experience with dangerous substances; including gases, solids, and liquids
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Facilities, or related discipline)
Due to ITAR regulations, only candidates who are U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status) will be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering support for critical facility systems, including: HVAC and cleanroom systems, Chilled water and condenser water systems, Process cooling water systems, Compressed dry air (CDA), Vacuum systems, Industrial gases and specialty gas distribution, DI water and wastewater treatment systems, Electrical distribution systems, Building automation and control systems
Monitor facility system performance and implement reliability improvements.
Perform capacity assessments and develop long-range infrastructure plans.
Troubleshoot complex facility equipment and utility system issues.
Support preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs.
Drive energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
Lead capital and expense projects from conception through commissioning.
Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resource plans.
Manage engineering consultants, contractors, vendors, and service providers.
Coordinate construction activities while minimizing production disruptions.
Track project milestones, budgets, and performance metrics.
Present project updates to site leadership and stakeholders.
Ensure successful turnover, startup, and commissioning of completed projects.
Partner with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Facilities Maintenance, EH&S, and Quality teams.
Support installation and qualification of semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
Evaluate facility impacts associated with new process tools and production expansions.
Coordinate utility requirements for new manufacturing technologies.
Support cleanroom performance, environmental controls, and contamination prevention programs.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, SEMI, local building codes, and environmental regulations.
Support Management of Change (MOC) processes