Principal Facilities & Manufacturing Systems Engineer

Kanto Corporation • Portland, OR

7d • $125,000 - $145,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This role will serve as a senior technical authority responsible for facility readiness, equipment integration, manufacturing support systems, risk management, commissioning, startup activities, and operational standardization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, semiconductor, advanced technology, life sciences, chemical processing, or similar industrial environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex engineering, infrastructure, startup, commissioning, or capital improvement projects.
• Strong background in facility systems, process utilities, and manufacturing support infrastructure.
• Experience leading structured risk assessments including PHA, FMEA, JHA/JSA, MOC, or equivalent methodologies.
• Experience developing SOPs, engineering standards, operating procedures, and technical documentation.
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, and cross-functional project teams.
• Strong understanding of industrial utility systems and facility infrastructure.
• Excellent technical, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting cleanroom manufacturing environments.
• Experience with facility readiness, operational readiness, and manufacturing system integration.
• Experience with: Ultra-Pure Water (UPW) systems, Hazardous chemical delivery and distribution systems, Scrubbed exhaust systems, Wastewater treatment systems, Industrial automation and controls, Process piping systems, PLC and SCADA platforms, HVAC and environmental control systems.
• Knowledge of commissioning and qualification methodologies.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for complex engineering projects involving manufacturing systems, facility infrastructure, and process support utilities.
• Develop project execution plans, schedules, resource requirements, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate activities across Operations, Facilities, EHS, Quality, Supply Chain, and external contractors.
• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, risks, and technical deliverables.
• Support strategic planning for infrastructure improvements and manufacturing capability enhancements.
• Serve as a key technical advisor for facility, infrastructure, and manufacturing system investments.
• Serve as the technical lead for manufacturing equipment and supporting facility systems.
• Assess facility, utility, and equipment readiness to meet operational requirements.
• Define infrastructure requirements for manufacturing systems and process support equipment.
• Develop installation, commissioning, operational readiness, and startup plans.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of complex facility and manufacturing system issues.
• Drive system reliability, maintainability, and operational performance improvements.
• Lead and facilitate structured risk assessments, including PHA, FMEA, JHA/JSA, MOC, and equivalent methodologies.
• Evaluate operational, safety, quality, infrastructure, and reliability risks associated with facility and manufacturing system changes.
• Develop mitigation plans to ensure safe and reliable operations.
• Support business continuity and operational readiness planning.
• Drive risk-based decision making throughout project execution and operational activities.
• Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise for: Pumping and fluid handling systems, Filtration systems, Hazardous chemical storage and distribution systems, Ultra-Pure Water (UPW) systems, Industrial wastewater treatment systems, Scrubbed exhaust systems, Process gas delivery systems, HVAC and environmental control systems, Cleanroom infrastructure and contamination control, Process piping systems, Building Management Systems (BMS), Industrial automation and controls, PLC and SCADA systems.
• Develop and execute commissioning and startup plans for equipment, utilities, and facility systems.
• Coordinate equipment verification, acceptance testing, and performance validation activities.
• Support qualification efforts, including IQ, OQ, and PQ activities where applicable.
• Ensure systems achieve safety, reliability, throughput, and quality objectives.
• Lead operational readiness reviews prior to deployment of new or modified systems.
• Coordinate successful transition of projects from implementation to sustained operations.
• Develop, review, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, engineering standards, and best practices for manufacturing equipment, utility systems, facility infrastructure, and maintenance activities.
• Establish operational, startup, shutdown, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and emergency response procedures.
• Ensure documentation is technically accurate, compliant with applicable regulations, and aligned with industry best practices.
• Partner with Operations, Facilities, EHS, and Quality teams to implement and train personnel on new and revised procedures.
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement of engineering and operational processes.
• Maintain engineering documentation, system specifications, drawings, and technical records.
• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Support hazardous materials management and facility permitting activities.
• Participate in Process Safety Management (PSM) and Management of Change (MOC) processes as required.
• Promote a strong safety culture through proactive risk identification and mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with cleanroom and contamination control standards.
• Support internal and external audits as needed.

Benefits

• We value the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents that each individual brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels respected, included, and empowered to contribute to our shared success.

What This Job Offers

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