Mechanical Engineer, Facilities Ops & Data-Driven Improvement

Apple Inc.; Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cork, Ireland is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to own mechanical building systems and critical infrastructure across Apple’s portfolio. You will drive efficiency, sustainability, and data-driven improvements while supporting CAPEX to OPEX transitions and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with project managers, facilities teams, and external partners to ensure safe, reliable, and high-performance facilities for Apple employees and customers.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated practical experience managing, operating, and troubleshooting commercial mechanical building services and critical infrastructure.
• Proven track record of executing preventative maintenance programs and optimizing mechanical systems to minimize equipment downtime.
• Working knowledge of facilities health, safety, and environmental compliance (such as permit to work processes, LOTO, or water quality standards).
• Experience overseeing maintenance vendors, managing service contracts, and ensuring quality standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Act as the day-to-day owner of all mechanical building systems across our portfolio.
• Drive continuous improvement by enhancing our structured preventative maintenance program to minimize equipment downtime, leveraging system optimization.
• Lead the implementation of data analytics across the portfolio to drive operational excellence.
• Support CAPEX projects by partnering with Apple project managers to provide input on mechanical building services design, construction, and commissioning.
• Own the mechanical building services turnover process from CAPEX to OPEX to ensure a smooth transition to our operations team.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 1401 and Legionella L8, maintaining accurate, audit-ready records, permits to work, and safety protocols, while proactively addressing regulatory feedback.
• Manage and oversee all maintenance-related contracts, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and quality standards.
• Provide outstanding customer service, enabling internal Apple customers to do their life’s best work in safe, well-maintained facilities.

Skills

Building services

Preventive maintenance

Data analytics

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Apple Inc. in Cork, Ireland is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to own mechanical building systems and critical infrastructure across Apple’s portfolio. You will drive efficiency, sustainability, and data-driven improvements while supporting CAPEX to OPEX transitions and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with project managers, facilities teams, and external partners to ensure safe, reliable, and high-performance facilities for Apple employees and customers.