Staff Mechanical Engineer - Facilities

Renesas Electronics • Palm Bay, FL

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Renesas is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to support and lead facilities engineering activities across its company‑owned 120‑acre semiconductor manufacturing campus, comprising approximately 528,000 square feet of controlled indoor space across six buildings supporting wafer fabrication, testing, and critical support operations. This role provides technical ownership and leadership for complex mechanical systems essential to semiconductor manufacturing, including HVAC, process piping, plumbing, fire protection systems, and the Industrial / DI Water Plant. The Staff Mechanical Engineer will partner closely with operations, maintenance, construction, and external vendors to ensure high system reliability, regulatory compliance, cost control, and long‑term campus sustainability.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in an industrial and/or manufacturing environment (semiconductor, high‑tech manufacturing, power generation, or similar facilities preferred)
• Demonstrated experience supporting mechanical facilities systems such as HVAC, piping, and industrial utilities
• Strong working knowledge of engineering drawings, specifications, and construction practices
• Ability to independently lead projects and resolve complex technical issues
• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering leadership and technical ownership for facilities mechanical systems, including HVAC systems supporting cleanroom and manufacturing environments, process and utility piping systems, plumbing and fire suppression systems, and Industrial Water and DI Water Plant systems.
• Evaluate system performance, capacity, and reliability to support current operations and future manufacturing requirements.
• Develop short‑term and long‑term facilities strategies aligned with site and business growth plans.
• Lead mechanical system design efforts, including development of engineering drawings and layouts, specifications and design criteria, and cost estimates and capital justifications.
• Perform and/or review AutoCAD drafting, drawings, and specifications.
• Review and approve materials, equipment submittals, and contractor documentation.
• Maintain accurate as‑built drawings, engineering records, and system documentation for all assigned facilities assets.
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to troubleshoot complex mechanical system issues, improve system uptime, efficiency, and reliability, and optimize maintenance strategies and lifecycle costs.
• Provide technical guidance during system failures, upgrades, and major maintenance events.
• Plan, manage, and execute capital and expense-funded facilities projects.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, contractors, and consultants to ensure project execution meets engineering drawings and specifications, contractual requirements, and budget and schedule commitments.
• Oversee construction activities to ensure safe execution and quality installation.
• Ensure all mechanical systems and projects comply with applicable life safety codes, local, state, and federal regulations, and company engineering standards and policies.
• Support audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews as required.

Benefits

• Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions.
• Opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.
• Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure.
• Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment.
• People-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups.

What This Job Offers

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