Facilities Engineer

Coherent Corp.; Rosario; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. in the Philippines seeks a Mechanical Engineer to lead maintenance and project activities for an optics manufacturing plant.

The role focuses on implementing preventive maintenance, coordinating with electrical and civil teams, and ensuring completion of upgrades and inspections. The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with a PRC license and 4–6 years of facilities or mechanical engineering experience, preferably in semiconductor environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with PRC license.
• 4–6 years experience in facilities or mechanical engineering, preferably in semiconductor/electronics environments.
• Experience with maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of basic to moderate mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of cleanroom standards (ISO, SEMI).
• Experience with quality and sustainability management systems.
• Knowledge of relevant codes and standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, OSHA, local building codes).
• Experience with project management or leading small to medium projects.
• Lean Six Sigma knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all mechanical systems comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental laws.
• Develops and oversees preventive/predictive maintenance programs to optimize system performance and longevity.
• Collaborates with cross functional teams including electrical, civil, and structural, R and D engineers on facility projects.
• Prepares technical reports, specifications, and scope of work for repairs, upgrades, and new installations.
• Manages external contractors, vendors, and service providers to ensure quality and EHS standards.
• Monitors department budget related to mechanical systems maintenance and projects.
• Maintain accurate records of system maintenance, inspections, and modifications.
• Prepare reports on system performance and compliance for management and audits.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Problem solving

HVAC systems

Piping and pumps

Lean Six Sigma (nice to have)

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

PRC license

Job description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures all mechanical systems comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental laws (e.g., ASHRAE, NFPA, OSHA, local building codes).
• Develops and oversees preventive/predictive maintenance programs to optimize system performance and longevity.
• Collaborates with cross functional teams including electrical, civil, and structural, R and D engineers on facility projects.
• Prepares technical reports, specifications, and scope of work for repairs, upgrades, and new installations.
• Manages external contractors, vendors, and service providers to ensure quality and EHS standards.
• Monitors department budget related to mechanical systems maintenance and projects.
• Maintain accurate records of system maintenance, inspections, and modifications (breakdown history records).
• Prepare reports on system performance and compliance for management and audits.

Education & Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, with valid PRC license.
• 4-6 years hands‑on experience in facilities or mechanical engineering, preferably within semiconductor and, or electronics environments.
• Experience with maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of basic to moderate mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of cleanroom standards (ISO, SEMI standards).
• Experience on quality and sustainability management systems.
• Knowledgeable with relevant codes and standards (e.g., ASHRAE, NFPA, OSHA, local building codes).
• Experience with project management or leading small‑medium projects.
• Knowledge on Lean Six Sigma and experience on using the methodologies is a plus.

Skills

• Proven project management and leadership skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving, with critical thinking and business mindsets, effective communication, and organizational abilities.
• Strong Mechanical System Expertise: In-depth knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, process piping, and specialized equipment used in optical manufacturing facilities or semiconductor.
• Strong knowledge on skilled trades such as the following
• Common occupational skills such as performs safety‑related functions; maintains and uses tools and equipment; performs measuring and layout; and performs cutting and welding operations.
• Mechanical Components and Systems such as services shafts, bearings and seals, services chain and belt drive systems and services gear systems.
• Material handling/process systems such as fans/blowers, compressor, boiler, pumps (centrifugal/magnetic) and process tanks with agitators.
• Hydraulic, pneumatic, and vacuum systems.
• Work effectively with other members of OSP.

Working Conditions

• This role is 100% onsite and primarily based in an optics manufacturing plant, involving both office setting and on‑site industrial environment.
• Potential requirement for rotating shifts, overtime, or on‑call duties to support 24/7 operations and emergency repairs.
• Mandatory use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as helmets, goggles, gloves, and respirators, especially in high‑risk areas.

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Coherent Philippines Pte Ltd shares the 5 key principles of fair employment practices and is committed to adopting these principles in the management of our human resources. We believe that the effective implementation of fair employment practices will bring about a more harmonious and progressive work environment within our organization, and contribute towards making Philippines a great place to work.