Facilities Engineer

MACOM; Durham (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

MACOM, a global leader in RF, microwave and high-speed semiconductors, seeks a Facilities Engineer 2 to design, operate and improve facility infrastructure that supports semiconductor manufacturing. You will lead life-safety, HVAC/cleanroom systems, utility reliability, and coordinate capital projects with Facilities, EHS, Engineering, and external vendors.

The role requires several years of facilities engineering experience in high-tech environments, strong project management, and hands-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Several years of facilities engineering experience in semiconductor/high-tech manufacturing.
• Experience leading capital projects from design through startup and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Design, operate, and maintain facility infrastructure for semiconductor manufacturing.
• Lead capital projects from conception through commissioning.
• Ensure life safety, cleanroom, utility systems compliance with codes.
• Collaborate with EH&S, Facilities, QA, and engineering teams.
• Track milestones, budgets, and performance metrics.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Capital projects management

Cleanroom systems

CMMS & BAS

Energy management

Lean Six Sigma

SAP

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Facilities, or related)

Tools

Building automation systems

Process control software

Job description

MACOM (NASDAQ: MTSI) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced semiconductor products across a diverse range of end markets, including Data Centers, Telecommunications, Industrial and Aerospace and Defense. We develop innovative, cutting-edge technologies and products across the spectrum of radio frequency (RF), microwave, millimeter wave, photonics and high-speed analog technologies. Our solutions support critical network infrastructure applications like artificial intelligence, high performance computing, satellite communications, radar, unmanned aerial vehicles, medical equipment, test and measurement and advanced wireless networks.

MACOM has more than 75 years of expertise in semiconductor process development, wafer fabrication, circuit design, advanced packaging, systems architecture and applications engineering. We are committed to our customers’ success. We partner with customers to help solve their most challenging problems by providing semiconductor solutions that are at the frontier of the highest power, highest frequency and/or highest data rates.

Leading technologies, innovative products and driven employees. Come be a part of MACOM and help advance the next generation of connectivity infrastructure!

Facilities Engineer 2

Job Description

The Facilities Engineer is responsible for the design, operation, maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement of facility infrastructure supporting semiconductor manufacturing operations. This role serves as a technical leader for facilities systems and capital projects, ensuring utility systems, cleanroom environments, life safety systems, and manufacturing support infrastructure operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. The successful candidate will have multiple years of facilities engineering experience within semiconductor, microelectronics, high-tech manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or other critical manufacturing environments. The Facilities Engineer will lead facility upgrades, capacity expansions, equipment installations, and infrastructure improvement projects while supporting operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and long-term strategic site objectives. The candidate will work closely with Facilities, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Security, Engineering, Contractors, and local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to ensure all life safety systems are designed, tested, maintained, and upgraded in accordance with applicable codes and standards.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for critical facility systems, including:
  • HVAC and cleanroom systems
  • Chilled water and condenser water systems
  • Process cooling water systems
  • Compressed dry air (CDA)
  • Vacuum systems
  • Industrial gases and specialty gas distribution
  • DI water and wastewater treatment systems
  • Electrical distribution systems
  • Building automation and control systems
• Monitor facility system performance and implement reliability improvements.
• Perform capacity assessments and develop long-range infrastructure plans.
• Troubleshoot complex facility equipment and utility system issues.
• Support preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs.
• Drive energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
• Lead capital and expense projects from conception through commissioning.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resource plans.
• Manage engineering consultants, contractors, vendors, and service providers.
• Coordinate construction activities while minimizing production disruptions.
• Track project milestones, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Present project updates to site leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure successful turnover, startup, and commissioning of completed projects.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Facilities Maintenance, EH&S, and Quality teams.
• Support installation and qualification of semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Evaluate facility impacts associated with new process tools and production expansions.
• Coordinate utility requirements for new manufacturing technologies.
• Support cleanroom performance, environmental controls, and contamination prevention programs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, SEMI, local building codes, and environmental regulations.
• Support Management of Change (MOC) processes

Key Competencies Required

• Minimum 2 years of experience in facilities engineering
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities
• Demonstrated experience managing capital projects from design through startup and commissioning.
• Experience supporting cleanroom environmental and critical utility systems
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and database tools (SAP preferred)
• Experience with CMMS, BAS, and energy management systems
• Lean, Six Sigma, or reliability engineering expertise

Previous Relevant Work Experience

• Strong knowledge of building systems, construction methods, and engineering standards
• Prior semiconductor manufacturing experience
• Experience managing contractors, consultants, and capital budgets
• Experience with dangerous substances; including gases, solids, and liquids

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Facilities, or related discipline)

Additional Details

Some domestic travel required

EEO

MACOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. MACOM will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, marital status, or any other category protected under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation

MACOM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you have a disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation with respect to any part of the application process, please call [phone] or email [e-mail]. Provide your name, phone number and the position title and location in which you are interested, and nature of accommodation needed, and we will get back to you. We also work with current employees who request or need reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

ITAR

Due to ITAR regulations, only candidates who are U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status) will be considered for this position.

RSU Eligible

This position is eligible to receive restricted stock unit (RSU) awards and cash bonuses, solely at MACOM’s discretion, subject to individual and company performance.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.