Mechanical Engineer (Facilities)
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Job Location:
Santa Clara County, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 147000 - 202500
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Who We Are
Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.
What We Offer
Salary:
$147000.00 - $202500.00Location:
Santa ClaraCAYoull benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn develop and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possiblewhile learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.
At Applied Materials we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. Were committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work at home or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.
As a Mechanical Engineer youll leverage your strong foundation in physics mathematics and materials science to process and resolve mechanical problems design and implement custom mechanical tooling and associated processes and enable the handling assembly and disassembly of parts components sub-assemblies and final assemblies throughout the product life cycle. Youll be responsible for designing developing and modifying mechanical engineering layouts schematics and specifications. You will oversee manufacturing and installation processes ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations-- and youll coordinate the procurement and assembly of mechanical components and equipment for design projects identifying sources of critical parts and subsystems to resolve technical issues.Role
The Mechanical Engineer will serve as thetechnical expertsupporting multiple semiconductor lab facilities within the SCLA portfolio. This role provides engineering governance detailed technical review capacity planning commissioning leadership and lifecycle stewardship of complex facility mechanical systems. The Mechanical Engineer will collaborate closely with Facilities Operations Design & Construction EHS IFM partners andcrossfunctionalengineering teams to ensure safe reliable and efficient operations aligned with business needs.
This position reports directly to theDirector of Facilities & Engineering (SCLA).
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Leadership & Governance
Provide technical oversight and engineering review of mechanical designs Basis of Design (BOD) construction documents tool hookups system upgrades andfituppackages.
Review approve and stamp mechanical drawings and specifications (where applicable).
Develop and maintainsitespecificdesign criteria and mechanical engineering standards in collaboration with Facilities Operations EHS and D&C.
Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for mechanical system issues and develop corrective/preventive action plans.
Facilities Systems Management
Oversee mechanical systems for semiconductor facilities including:
Scrubbed exhaust systems
RO/DI
PCW
WWT
HVAC (MAU AHU chillers boilers cleanroom air systems)
BMS/SCADA controls and monitoring
Evaluate existing and emerging mechanical technologies to reduce operatingcost improve capacity increase redundancy and enhance system reliability.
Support critical system investigations and recovery actions to safely restore operations.
Commissioning & Startup
Lead commissioning effortsincludingprefunctionalchecklists functional testing integrated systems testing and acceptance for mechanical and utility systems.
Validatesequence of operations and ensure alignment with site requirements and codes.
Work with vendors and IFM partners to ensure proper turnover documentation includingas-builts SOOs O&M manuals balance reports warranty files and closeout packages.
Capacity Planning & Infrastructure Upgrades
Model system capacity redundancy and growth curves;identifyconstraints and propose expansion strategies.
Conduct building condition assessments develop lifecycle investment recommendations and support major asset replacements.
Identifyand execute safety compliance capacity redundancy andcost savinginitiatives across multiple facilities.
IFM & Vendor Oversight
Interact with and direct 3rdparty IFM providers to ensure proper operations and maintenance of mechanical FLS exhaust andcontrolssystems.
Validateadherence to SOPs PM programs and contract requirements.
Support incident investigations closeleading indicatorgaps and reinforce a proactive safety culture.
CrossFunctionalCollaboration
Partner with Facilities Ops D&C EHS Process Engineering BU tool owners Planning and Construction teams to enable reliable operations and minimize downtime.
Support tool installations shutdown coordination design reviews and construction interfaces.
Communicate technical concepts clearly to both engineering and nontechnical stakeholders.
Budgeting & Business Alignment
Assistwith development of departmental budgets; manage assigned projects within scope schedule and cost.
Provide engineering input to capital planning project forecasting and TCO optimization strategies.
Recommend improvements to processes programs and facility systems in alignment with business needs.
Functional Knowledge
Deepexpertiseinmechanical engineering with broad understanding ofelectrical controls and process utility systems.
Comprehensive knowledge ofCalifornia Building Mechanical Plumbingcodes Title 24 NFPA and environmental requirements.
DemonstratedproficiencywithAutoCAD MS Office (Word Excel Project) and preferred experience withRevit/BIM SCADA platforms (GECimplicity) and CMMS systems (Maximo).
Ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical and electromechanical systems including pneumatics robotics interfaces vacuum systems and cleanroom support equipment.
Business Expertise
5 years of mechanical engineering experience in semiconductor cleanroom or comparablehigh tech/industrial environments.
Experience with contract management vendor oversight bid reviews and negotiation.
Ability to evaluate budgets contribute to fiscal planning and support financial governance.
Anticipatesregulatory changes and recommends facility modifications accordingly.
Leadership
Leadscross functionaltechnical projects with notable risk/complexity.
Highly effective at multitasking and rapid response in operational events.
Develops execution strategies for engineering tasks upgrades and system transitions.
Promotes a culture of safety collaboration and engineering excellence.
Problem Solving
Performs structured troubleshooting complex problem solving and RCA with broad business impact.
Applies conceptual and innovative engineering thinking to develop practicalcost effectivesolutions.
Impact
Influences direction and resource allocation related to IFM operations mechanical infrastructure and engineering strategy.
Contributes tolong termreliability and operational readiness ofmission criticalfacilities.
Interpersonal Skills
Coordinates with multiple internal and external groups to minimize downtime and business interruptions.
Communicates complex ideas clearly;anticipatesobjections and influences senior stakeholders effectively.
Strong written verbal and presentation skills.
Qualifications
BS in Mechanical Engineering.
California PE (Mechanical)strongly preferred.
710 years mechanical engineering design experience for industrial facilities labs cleanrooms data centers or campus utility systems.
Experience with HVAC chillers/boilers process piping utility distribution and cleanroom mechanical systems.
Able to independently execute mechanical engineering design and project support.
LEED accreditationa plus.
Experience withRevit/BIMa plus.
Strong communicationand collaboration skillsessential.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
Yes 10% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:
NoThe salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location hire grade job-related knowledge skills experience and with consideration of internal equity of our current team addition to a comprehensive benefits package candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program as applicable.
For all sales roles the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin citizenship ancestry religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by law.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Data Center Experience
- Facilities Maintenance
- Maximo
- Facilities Management
- HVAC
- Mechanical Knowledge
- CMMS
- OSHA
- Maintenance
- Mechanical Engineering
- Microsoft Project
- QA/QC
About Company
Applied Materials, Inc. is the global leader in materials engineering solutions for the semiconductor, flat panel display and solar photovoltaic (PV) industries.
