Facility Engineer
1 day ago
South Plainfield
Position Summary We are seeking a proactive, hands-on Facility Engineer to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of facility systems in a high-tech manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for facility operations, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, utility monitoring, contractor coordination, and facility improvement projects. The Facility Engineer will work closely with local cross-functional teams, external service providers, and headquarters to minimize downtime, maintain compliance, and support production and facility expansion. Key Responsibilities 1. Facility Operations & Maintenance • Perform and coordinate routine inspections, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and troubleshooting for facility equipment and utility systems., • Maintain PM schedules, service records, inspection logs, and equipment history., • Monitor facility equipment and utility performance and address abnormal conditions before they impact production., • Coordinate maintenance activities, spare parts, and vendor services to minimize operational downtime. 1. Critical Facility Systems Provide engineering and operational support for: • Cleanroom HVAC, temperature, humidity, pressure, and filtration systems;, • CDA, nitrogen, vacuum, DI/RO water, exhaust, and ventilation systems;, • Electrical distribution, UPS, emergency power, and fire/life-safety systems;, • Pumps, compressors, chillers, cooling systems, and other supporting mechanical utilities. 1. Troubleshooting & Manufacturing Support • Respond to facility alarms, equipment failures, utility interruptions, and other production-impacting incidents., • Perform first-level troubleshooting, coordinate vendors for complex repairs, and support root-cause analysis and corrective actions., • Maintain facility conditions required for cleanroom and manufacturing operations., • Support cleanroom certification, environmental monitoring, equipment installation, hook-up, production line changes, and facility recovery activities. 1. Facility Projects & Continuous Improvement • Support facility upgrades, renovations, utility expansion, energy-saving initiatives, and production expansion projects., • Review drawings, layouts, equipment specifications, scopes of work, and vendor quotations., • Coordinate contractors and service providers and track project schedules, action items, commissioning, and final handover., • Identify opportunities to improve facility reliability, safety, maintainability, and operating cost. 1. Safety, Compliance & Contractor Management • Coordinate contractor access, work permits, site activities, and service quality., • Ensure maintenance and construction activities comply with company EHS requirements and applicable codes., • Support facility inspections, audits, corrective actions, and required documentation., • Maintain facility drawings, manuals, procedures, service reports, and compliance records. 1. Reporting & Cross-Functional / Headquarters Coordination • Provide regular updates on facility status, maintenance activities, open issues, and project progress., • Coordinate with Production, Equipment Engineering, EHS, Quality, IT, and other internal functions., • Communicate and coordinate with headquarters in Mandarin and English regarding facility engineering, utility requirements, equipment installation, production expansion, project status, and technical issues., • Support vendor quotations, purchase requests, budgets, and service contract management as assigned. Qualifications Basic Requirements • Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, HVAC, Facility Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field., • 3+ years of experience in facility engineering, industrial maintenance, cleanroom operations, manufacturing utilities, or related facility projects., • Working knowledge of HVAC, cleanroom systems, mechanical utilities, electrical distribution, and industrial facility systems., • Hands-on troubleshooting capability and ability to coordinate maintenance and repair activities., • Ability to read engineering drawings, P&IDs, equipment layouts, and utility schematics., • Strong communication, organization, follow-up, and problem-solving skills. Language Requirements • English proficiency and Mandarin proficiency are required Preferred Qualifications • Experience in optical module, photonics, semiconductor, electronics, or other high-tech manufacturing environments., • Experience with cleanroom facilities and CDA, nitrogen, vacuum, DI water, exhaust, HVAC, and electrical systems., • Experience with CMMS / preventive maintenance systems., • Experience supporting factory startup, production expansion, or facility upgrade projects., • Familiarity with OSHA, NFPA, building/fire codes, and manufacturing EHS requirements. Personal Attributes • Strong ownership, accountability, and execution skills., • Hands-on, detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and responsive., • Able to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment., • Willing to support urgent facility issues outside normal working hours when required.