Sr. Mechanical Utilities and Infrastructure Engineer

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Mechanical Infrastructure & Utility System Design

• Develop and review designs for mechanical utility systems supporting cleanrooms and manufacturing spaces (e.g. HVAC chilled water CDA vacuum exhaust).
• Prepare and evaluate engineering documents including P&IDs utility schematics mechanical layouts and design packages.
• Ensure designs comply with ISO cleanroom classifications building codes and internal engineering standards.
• Lead and participate in design reviews with internal stakeholders and external engineering firms to validate system performance constructability and safety.
• Provide technical input early in project planning to define system requirements and align design strategies with operational needs.

Construction Engineering Field Support & Commissioning

• Provide on-site engineering support during construction including system inspections issue resolution and verification of mechanical utility installations.
• Conduct site walks field validations and constructability assessments to ensure alignment with design intent and project specifications.
• Coordinate mechanical-related construction activities ensuring contractor readiness quality execution and adherence to project schedules.
• Develop and manage RFPs for mechanical utility scope evaluate proposals and ensure clear flow-down of technical requirements to subcontractors.
• Track progress toward utility readiness milestones and proactively escalate risks or delays.
• Ensure design modifications and field changes are captured communicated and updated in project documentation.
• Support system start-up testing commissioning and turnover of new or upgraded mechanical infrastructure.
• Identify opportunities to improve system reliability performance and maintainability. Propose roadmaps and recommendations for long-term enhancements; and implement these.

Cross-Functional Coordination & Requirements Alignment

• Partner with Project Management Construction Management EHS Facilities and Equipment Engineering teams to establish infrastructure requirements and confirm system designs meet operational and safety needs.
• Collaborate with Equipment Installation teams to align utility availability with tool move-in hookup and qualification timelines.
• Represent mechanical utility engineering in cross-functional decision-making schedule reviews and site readiness discussions.
• Communicate technical considerations risks and design impacts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Engineering Documentation Standards & Compliance

• Generate and maintain accurate mechanical engineering documentation including redlines as-builts system matrices and specifications.
• Support development of preventive maintenance procedures and system handoff documentation for newly implemented utilities.
• Ensure all mechanical designs and construction activities comply with applicable codes safety requirements and internal engineering standards.
• Contribute to standardization of mechanical utility design practices documentation templates and best practices across projects.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related lieu of formal education candidates with extensive hands-on experience in mechanical system design build and operations will be considered.
• 9 years of experience in mechanical design or project engineering within semiconductor pharmaceutical or other high-tech manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience supporting cleanroom and mechanical utility infrastructure through design construction and commissioning phases.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal teaming and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and support decision-making.
• Proficiency in mechanical systems such as HVAC chilled water exhaust and gas distribution.
• Ability to read interpret and develop engineering drawings P&IDs construction documents and specifications.
• Effective communication and collaboration across engineering operations and construction teams.
• Familiarity with project coordination and schedule tracking in an active construction environment.
• Practical experience using design and drafting tools such as CAD Bluebeam and/or Revit/BIM
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced environments with live construction activities and tight timelines.
• Ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing site as needed.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (<5%).

Working Conditions

• Requires movement between office areas construction zones cleanrooms and manufacturing environments throughout the workday.
• Must be comfortable working indoors in cleanrooms and outdoors in utility areas with exposure to heat noise vibration and varying weather conditions.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform extended site walks and inspections including navigating uneven surfaces and active construction sites.
• Must be able to:
  • Work inside Class 100/1000 cleanroom environments
  • Wear required PPE (hard hats safety glasses cleanroom garments etc.) and adhere to site safety protocols
  • Work around chemicals including acids and solids
  • Work around hazardous and non-hazardous gases

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

CultureCommitment

Ensure adherence to companys values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.