Mechanical Engineer - Facilities

Staff Mechanical Engineer - Facilities

Job Description

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.

** Key Responsibilities*
* ** Facilities Mechanical Engineering & System Ownership*
* + 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

+ 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

** Design, Documentation & Engineering Standards*
* + Lead mechanical system  
** design efforts** , including development of:

+ Engineering drawings and layouts

+ Specifications and design criteria

+ 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

** Operations, Maintenance & Troubleshooting Support*
* + Partner with operations and maintenance teams to:

+ Troubleshoot complex mechanical system issues

+ Improve system uptime, efficiency, and reliability

+ Optimize maintenance strategies and lifecycle costs

+ Provide technical guidance during system failures, upgrades, and major maintenance events

** Project Management & Construction Oversight*
* + 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

+ Budget and schedule commitments

+ Oversee construction activities to ensure safe execution and quality installation

** Code Compliance & Safety*
* + Ensure all mechanical systems and projects comply with applicable:

+ Life safety codes

+ Local, state, and federal regulations

+ Company engineering standards and policies

+ Support audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews as required

Qualifications

** Required Qualifications*
* +  
** 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

Additional Information

+  
** This is an ITAR‑restricted role** :
Candidate must be a  
** U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person*
* +  
** 100% onsite position** , Monday through Friday

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose '
** To Make Our Lives Easier** .' As the industry's leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on…