Manager R&D Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Boise, ID

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Facilities Mechanical Engineer, supporting semiconductor process equipment installation projects in the posting location below. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating facility utility requirements, verifying system capacity, and ensuring successful integration of manufacturing and manufacturing support equipment into existing infrastructure. The position works closely with tool owners, equipment vendors, and design/construction teams to deliver safe, compliant, and schedule-driven installations, with opportunities to expand into basebuild engineering and long-term system ownership as programs evolve.

Posting Locations: Boise, ID and Phoenix, AZ

• Coordinate and manage process utility requirements for new tool installations within Process Mechanical systems, including Exhaust, Drains, Non-potable water, Process Cooling Water, Natural Gas, Vent, etc.
• Review and validate tool and support equipment vendor requirements for facilitation
• Verify facility capacity and tie-in points for new equipment
• Develop and review tool install design packages (layouts, hook-ups, P&IDs)
• Interface with system owners, construction, and commissioning teams to resolve issues in real time
• Track and support project review milestones, installation schedules, and RFIs

• Support evaluation and improvement of facility utility systems
• Assist with capacity planning and infrastructure upgrades
• Participate in system troubleshooting and performance optimization
• Contribute to standards development and design guidelines
• Transition into partial or full system ownership over time

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, or closely related engineering discipline
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required (or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe)
• 0–8+ years of experience in engineering, facilities engineering, or equipment/tool installation support
• Ability to interpret and work with engineering design documents (P&IDs, layouts, specifications)
• Strong coordination and communication skills in a multi-disciplinary, project-driven environment

• Experience supporting tool installations in manufacturing environments (e.g., semiconductor, pharma, food processing, or similar facilities)
• Familiarity with process utility systems (specialty gases, bulk chemicals, UPW, exhaust, drains, vacuum, etc.)
• Experience reviewing and coordinating vendor submittals and equipment requirements
• Exposure to construction support, field execution, and commissioning/startup activities
• Experience with capacity analysis and facility system integration
• Familiarity with applicable codes, standards, and safety requirements (i.e. SEMI Standards)

Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural, engineering, and surveying firm, where your career can thrive! For ten consecutive years, we’ve been certified as a Great Place to Work®, and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With almost 650 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world’s largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you’ll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and the communities we serve. Join us and move your career forward.

For ten consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work® certification—thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participates in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.

• 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Professional Development and Training
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Pet Insurance Plan

Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us—and let’s make a difference, together.

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.