Principal Facilities & Manufacturing Systems Engineer

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Full Time OR-13424 N Woodrush Way, Portland, OR, US

11 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Kanto is a U.S. leader in high-purity specialty chemicals, powering the world’s most advanced industries. With a proven legacy of precision, safety, and innovation, we partner with global leaders in semiconductors, technology, and chemical processing to deliver products that meet the most uncompromising standards of quality and reliability.

At Kanto, our people are our greatest strength. Collaboration, commitment, and excellence define how we work, while continuous improvement drives both our success and employee growth. Joining Kanto means shaping the future of technology and manufacturing—while building your career in a dynamic, high-impact environment where your work truly matters.

We create value for our customers through quality products and services at a competitive price.

Quality, Consistency, and Reliability

At Kanto, your work matters, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported—all while advancing technologies that shape the future. When Kanto succeeds, we share in that success together.

This role will serve as a senior technical authority responsible for facility readiness, equipment integration, manufacturing support systems, risk management, commissioning, startup activities, and operational standardization.

• Provide technical leadership for complex engineering projects involving manufacturing systems, facility infrastructure, and process support utilities.
• Develop project execution plans, schedules, resource requirements, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate activities across Operations, Facilities, EHS, Quality, Supply Chain, and external contractors.
• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, risks, and technical deliverables.
• Support strategic planning for infrastructure improvements and manufacturing capability enhancements.
• Serve as a key technical advisor for facility, infrastructure, and manufacturing system investments.

• Serve as the technical lead for manufacturing equipment and supporting facility systems.
• Assess facility, utility, and equipment readiness to meet operational requirements.
• Define infrastructure requirements for manufacturing systems and process support equipment.
• Develop installation, commissioning, operational readiness, and startup plans.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of complex facility and manufacturing system issues.
• Drive system reliability, maintainability, and operational performance improvements.

• Lead and facilitate structured risk assessments, including PHA, FMEA, JHA/JSA, MOC, and equivalent methodologies.
• Evaluate operational, safety, quality, infrastructure, and reliability risks associated with facility and manufacturing system changes.
• Develop mitigation plans to ensure safe and reliable operations.
• Support business continuity and operational readiness planning.
• Drive risk-based decision making throughout project execution and operational activities.

Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise for:

• Pumping and fluid handling systems
• Filtration systems
• Hazardous chemical storage and distribution systems
• Ultra-Pure Water (UPW) systems
• Industrial wastewater treatment systems
• HVAC and environmental control systems
• Cleanroom infrastructure and contamination control
• Process piping systems
• Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Industrial automation and controls
• PLC and SCADA systems

• Develop and execute commissioning and startup plans for equipment, utilities, and facility systems.
• Coordinate equipment verification, acceptance testing, and performance…