Facilities Engineer

Kokusai is a world leader and rapidly growing company in the design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance of vertical diffusion furnaces used in semiconductor fabrication facilities around the world. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to fill a key position serving the semiconductor equipment market with a career growth-oriented company.

Kokusai Semiconductor Equipment Corporation (KSEC) is seeking a motivated and technically skilled engineering professional to join our new U.S. Demo Center (USDC) in Hillsboro, Oregon, as a Facilities Engineer I.

Facilities Engineer I is responsible for supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of facility infrastructure and utility systems. This role will contribute to facility operations, maintenance planning, troubleshooting, reliability improvements, contractor coordination & continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with senior engineers, maintenance technicians, vendors & cross-functional teams, the Facilities Engineer I will help ensure facility systems meet operational, safety and compliance requirements.

This position is ideally suited for an engineer with 2 to 4 years of experience in facilities,

manufacturing, semiconductor, industrial, or technical operations environments who is seeking to expand technical expertise and take greater ownership of facility system performance.

• Support the operation, monitoring, and optimization of facility utility systems and building infrastructure.
• Execute and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs for facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and utility system issues and coordinate corrective actions.
• Develop, maintain, and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), maintenance procedures and technical documentation.
• Perform routine inspections and assessments of facility systems and identify reliability improvements.
• Analyze equipment performance, maintenance trends, and utility consumption data.
• Support capital improvement projects, facility modifications, and equipment installations.
• Coordinate activities with contractors, service providers, and vendors.
• Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Assist with energy management and sustainability initiatives.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, drawings, and system documentation.
• Support emergency response efforts and business continuity planning activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, environmental regulations, and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and service teams to support business objectives.

• HVAC systems
• Chilled water systems
• Compressed air systems
• Electrical distribution systems
• Fire protection and life safety systems
• Building management systems (BMS)
• Process cooling water systems
• Water treatment and purification systems
• Specialty gas and chemical support systems
• Utility monitoring and SCADA systems

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Facilities Engineering, or a related technical discipline

• 2 to 4 years of experience in facilities engineering, manufacturing engineering, maintenance engineering, semiconductor operations, industrial operations, or a related technical environment.
• Experience supporting facility utility systems and infrastructure in an industrial, semiconductor, manufacturing, laboratory, or mission-critical environment.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical and/or electrical systems.
• Experience coordinating maintenance activities, contractors, or service providers is preferred.
• Exposure to reliability improvement, energy management, or continuous improvement projects is a plus.

• Strong commitment to workplace safety and operational excellence.
• Working knowledge of facility utility systems, including HVAC, electrical, compressed air, and water systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, schematics, and technical documents.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using SCADA, maintenance management, or facility monitoring systems is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Team-oriented mindset with excellent customer service and collaboration…