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Facilities Engineering & Operations Opportunities (Semiconductor & Advanced Manufacturing)

Location: Peoria, AZ (100% Onsite)

Industry: Semiconductor / Advanced Manufacturing

Compensation: $120,000 – $180,000 Base Salary (by role) + Comprehensive Benefits

Experience Levels: Senior Engineer | Staff Engineer | Engineering Manager

Build the Future of Semiconductor Manufacturing in Arizona

Are you ready to play a defining role in one of North America’s most critical high-tech manufacturing initiatives?

We are seeking exceptional engineering talent to lead the design, commissioning, and operational rollout of a state-of-the-art Semiconductor facility in Peoria, Arizona. As part of this greenfield/expansion project, you will help take specialized facility infrastructure from base-build construction and equipment commissioning to full-scale, 24/7 manufacturing operations.

We have six distinct engineering leadership roles available across key facility and utility disciplines. If you thrive in high-tech environments—where reliability, zero-downtime performance, cleanroom standards, and cutting-edge process controls matter—we want to hear from you.

Open Engineering Positions1. Facilities Mechanical Engineering Manager

• Salary Range: $150,000 – $180,000

• Key Focus: Executive engineering leadership for all HVAC, cleanroom environmental controls, and process utility systems (chilled water, cooling towers, steam, PCW, CDA, vacuum).

• Core Responsibilities: Build and lead a team of HVAC/process engineers and technicians. Establish operational frameworks, SOPs, and preventive maintenance (PM) programs. Oversee trade partner coordination from design through commissioning.

• Key Requirements: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering; 8+ years in HVAC/process utility engineering (semiconductor/high-tech preferred); 2+ years in engineering management; Professional Engineer (PE) License required.

2. Sr. Engineer, Facilities HVAC

• Salary Range: $130,000 – $160,000

• Key Focus: Cleanroom air systems, exhaust, solvent abatement (RCTO), acid scrubbers, and building climate control systems.

• Core Responsibilities: Support commissioning and tool hook-up design; manage Out-of-Control Action Plans (OCAPs) for cleanrooms (temp, humidity, particle levels); conduct capacity planning and root-cause evaluations (FMEA).

• Key Requirements: Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering; 5+ years in HVAC design/operations within high-tech manufacturing; proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam; PE license is a plus.

3. Senior Engineer, Facilities Controls Systems

• Salary Range: $130,000 – $150,000

• Key Focus: Automation, PLC, and SCADA control systems supporting HVAC, ultrapure water (UPW), wastewater, process gases/chemicals, and life safety systems.

• Core Responsibilities: Review control logic and system drawings; support commissioning and start-up; manage instrument calibration programs; modify programming to optimize performance and prevent process interruptions.

• Key Requirements: Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Controls, or related field; 3+ years in facility control systems (design & operations); strong expertise in PLCs, SCADA, PID controllers, and VFDs; PE license is a plus.

4. Sr. Engineer, Facilities Wastewater

• Salary Range: $120,000 – $160,000

• Key Focus: Industrial wastewater treatment systems (organic, inorganic, and biological treatment) supporting ESG and production objectives.

• Core Responsibilities: Oversee daily WWTP operations and maintenance; lead county permitting and regulatory compliance reporting; execute water reduction and efficiency initiatives.

• Key Requirements: Bachelor’s in Environmental or Chemical Engineering; 3+ years in wastewater operations (semiconductor or chemical processing preferred); knowledge of SCADA and chemical handling safety; PE license is a plus.

5. Staff Engineer, Gas & Chemical

• Salary Range: $120,000 – $150,000

• Key Focus: Specialty process gas distribution, chemical delivery systems, gas cabinets, VMBs/VMPs, and toxic gas monitoring systems (TGMS).

• Core Responsibilities: Manage design vendor submittals, equipment testing, and startup; drive safe chemical/gas operations; develop shutdown strategies and expansion databases.

• Key Requirements: Bachelor’s (Master's preferred) in Chemical Engineering; 8+ years in facilities gas/chemical engineering; deep understanding of TGMS, CDMs, and adjacent hazardous utility controls; PE license is a plus.

6. Staff Engineer, Facilities Fire Protection

• Salary Range: $120,000 – $150,000

• Key Focus: Facility-wide fire suppression, sprinkler, clean agent, fire alarm, and life safety systems integration.

• Core Responsibilities: Collaborate with design consultants; lead functional commissioning and validation tests; ensure strict adherence to NFPA codes, local fire regulations, and corporate safety protocols; support 24/7 high-volume facility needs.

• Key Requirements: Bachelor’s in Fire Protection or Mechanical Engineering; 8+ years in fire protection system design/operations; expertise in NFPA codes and life safety integration; PE license or NICET certification is a plus.

Core Qualifications Across All Roles

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in an applicable engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Environmental, Fire Protection).

• High-Tech Background: Prior experience in semiconductor, OSAT, microelectronics, pharmaceutical, or advanced industrial facility environments is highly preferred.

• Lifecycle Experience: Ability to adapt across project phases—transitioning seamlessly from design review and construction monitoring to commissioning, startup, and long-term sustaining operations.

• Location: Must be based in or willing to relocate to the Peoria / Greater Phoenix, AZ area for 100% on-site facility support.

What We Offer

• Competitive Base Salary: $120,000 – $180,000 (commensurate with role level and experience).

• High-Impact Project Scope: Play a key foundational role in a major, state-of-the-art semiconductor packaging facility.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Premium medical, dental, vision, retirement matching, generous PTO, and continuous career development.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume along with a cover note specifying which position(s) align best with your engineering background and career goals.