Facilities Equipment Engineer

Position Overview

This role is focused on improving and maintaining plant equipment operations while reinforcing a culture of safety and operational excellence. You will lead technicians in resolving both planned and unplanned maintenance issues, support construction projects with coordinated efforts, and drive efficiency improvements through Lean processes and continuous improvement practices. The role also requires meeting physical demands such as lifting a minimum of 50 pounds and working extended shifts, as well as being a U.S. Person eligible for a government security clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Improve plant equipment operations with pride while establishing and reinforcing a culture of safety.
• Monitor control system data and take appropriate actions when systems deviate or change unexpectedly.
• Lead technicians in resolving unplanned downtime and drive permanent Root Cause Corrective Actions using Lean processes, procedures, and problem-solving tools.
• Assist/lead in quickly identifying and repairing systems including UPS, Electrical Distribution and Switchgear, Chilled Water, Hot Water & Steam Boiler, Compressed Dry Air, Environmental Control, RO & DI Water, Exhaust, Acid Waste Neutralization, Gas & Chemical Distribution, and Building Automation.
• Develop and implement efficiency improvements for facilities equipment, processes, cost, reliability, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Oversee plans, budgets, and schedules for equipment layout, modifications, installations, and de-installations.
• Serve as a key player in planning to support continuous growth and efficient site operation.
• Monitor, support/assist, and perform preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Drive cost reduction efforts to achieve cost management and savings goals.
• Promote and assist in maintaining a safe work environment for all employees.
• Document and present project plans along with daily and weekly activities.
• Ensure all processes and systems comply with regulations.
• Manage vendor contracts to achieve desired outcomes when needed.
• Support construction projects and lead project teams.
• Support equipment installations and modifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Act as liaison between architects, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, inspectors, owner's representatives, and SkyWater to resolve issues related to plans, specifications, and field constraints.
• Attend and participate in meetings with general contractors, owner’s representatives, subcontractors, and A/E representatives to coordinate design and construction efforts.
• Develop and coordinate schedules for production interruptions required by project activities.
• Monitor contract obligations and build relationships with contractors and vendors.
• Lead, train, and mentor technicians on facilities equipment.
• Create specifications, drive continuous improvement projects, and expand expertise in various systems.
• Ensure construction activities do not interrupt ongoing manufacturing operations through organized and scheduled site work.
• Ensure systems meet standards as required by SkyWater.
• Lead internal communication updates to site and company leadership.
• Help drive solutions for master scheduling, production requirements, and strategies to ensure timely achievement of objectives.
• Participate in subcontractor trade coordination, look-ahead planning, and submittal review meetings.
• Maintain up-to-date production communications and site logistics plans.
• Communicate changes in work scope (change orders, etc.).
• Respond to work delays, emergencies, and other project disruptions.

Required Qualifications

• Possess a BS in Engineering of a Related Field or an AAS with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Industrial Facilities/Plant Maintenance (8+ years preferred for BS holders).
• Demonstrated knowledge of preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance of semiconductor plant systems such as Reverse Osmosis, Deionized Water, Chilled Water, Building Automation, Makeup Air, Air Handling, Roof Top Units, Hot Water and Low-Pressure Steam Boilers, Acid Waste Neutralization, Chemical Distribution, Gas Distribution, Fume Scrubbers, General Exhaust, Vacuum, and Compressed Dry Air Systems.
• Proven ability to meet commitments, deliver results, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Experience managing, executing, and tracking multiple projects simultaneously with shifting priorities.
• Familiarity with structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Positive interpersonal skills, high energy, and self-motivation.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift and move equipment (minimum 50 pounds), perform long-distance walking, stair/ladder climbing, and meet all safety and cleanroom requirements.
• U.S. Person: Must be a U.S. Person eligible for government security clearance (requires U.S. Citizenship).

Preferred Qualifications

• Related military experience.
• Experience in semiconductor fab facilities project management.
• Certification or license in a related field.
• Knowledge of equipment KPIs such as Availability, MTBF, MTTR, etc.