Facilities Engineer

Saildrone • Alameda, CA

6d • $115,000 - $136,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Saildrone is seeking an experienced Facilities Engineer to join our Facilities team. Reporting to the Director of Facilities, you will play a critical role in maintaining uptime across our Alameda HQ by ensuring facility systems, manufacturing equipment, and material handling assets operate reliably and safely, minimizing disruption to production and R&D. We are looking for a skilled, hands-on operator who takes ownership of the physical workspace, moves quickly to resolve issues, and consistently drives execution in a dynamic, hardware-focused environment.

Requirements

• 7+ years of facilities engineering or operations management experience within a fast-paced hardware manufacturing, aerospace, marine, or heavy R&D environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent trade certifications/formal apprenticeships paired with extensive engineering experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Autodesk/AutoCAD.
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot architectural, mechanical, and electrical blueprints and schematics.
• Deep understanding of industrial safety protocols (LOTO, JHA Risk Matrices) and handling of industrial/hazardous materials (dust, adhesives, fumes).
• Proven ability to scope, budget, and execute small-to-medium capital facility improvement projects while communicating clearly with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical and electrical engineering support for all industrial facility systems, including the design, layout, installation, and modification of complex HVAC, plumbing, compressed air, vacuum systems.
• Utilize AutoCAD/Autodesk to prepare, update, and maintain comprehensive building layouts, equipment placement, and emergency evacuation routes.
• Develop, track, and report on facility performance metrics, including energy and water consumption or carbon footprint tracking. Research and execute programs to reduce emissions and lower energy costs.
• Maintain equipment manuals and equipment work orders for all equipment and systems, updating as necessary and ensuring work orders are scheduled as needed.
• Personally diagnose, repair, and maintain HVAC systems, electrical distribution, and heavy material-handling equipment (forklifts, boom lifts, boat lifts, overhead cranes, pumps, compressors and motors).
• Design, implement, and track rigorous preventative maintenance schedules to minimize production downtime.
• Take accountability for the internal ticketing system, resolving issues ranging from precision mechanical calibration to general workspace adjustments and event setups.
• Manage small to medium projects, including vendor selection, design layout and work with key stakeholders ensuring projects are completed in a timely manner and on budget.
• Ensure full facility alignment with local building codes, OSHA, EPA, and NFPA regulations, particularly regarding hazardous materials and industrial safety.
• Actively participate in Safety Committees, manage industrial safety protocols (Lockout/Tagout, Job Hazard Analysis), and maintain emergency response preparedness.
• Select, coordinate, and hold external contractors to Saildrone's standards for specialized/large-scale capital infrastructure projects, ensuring they finish on time and within budget.
• Maintaining waste disposal, satellite waste pickup. Ensure proper labeling and storage of materials and chemicals. Coordinate with waste vendors to schedule pickups as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual plus a robust annual holiday schedule and paid sick leave
• Premium, multi-tier Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with significant company contributions for employees and dependents
• Equity grants
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with flexible pre-tax and Roth payroll contribution options
• Annual professional development reimbursement program
• Relocation assistance for eligible roles

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior