Facilities Engineer

Science; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Flexible vacation

Job summary

Science is seeking an experienced Facility Engineer to operate, maintain, and optimize a state-of-the-art MEMS cleanroom facility in the United States. The role ensures continuous operation of critical cleanroom systems while upholding ISO standards and supporting manufacturing and research activities.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of hands-on cleanroom facility experience, strong knowledge of HVAC and process utilities, and the ability to read drawings and P&IDs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or equivalent with engineering discipline.
• 3–5 years in cleanroom facility operations or semiconductor manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ISO 14644 and contamination control.
• Ability to read mechanical/electrical drawings and P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain HVAC, HEPA/ULPA filtration, and environmental controls to ISO Class 5 standards.
• Maintain and troubleshoot process cooling water, chilled water, compressed air, nitrogen, vacuum, DI water, electrical/UPS, and chemical distribution/waste systems.
• Develop and execute preventive and corrective maintenance programs; manage spare parts and equipment records.
• Coordinate with vendors/contractors for repairs and upgrades; ensure compliance with facility standards.
• Ensure OSHA/EPA compliance; oversee chemical safety and waste management; perform safety inspections.

Skills

Cleanroom operations

HVAC systems

Process utilities

BMS familiarity

P&IDs reading

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Facilities Engineering

Associate’s degree +5 years relevant experience

Tools

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Process gas handling

Job description

Science is a clinical stage, vertically integrated technology company focused on solving some of neuroscience’s hardest questions and most serious unmet medical needs. We work to restore quality of life to those with debilitating conditions for which there are no treatment options, creating devices aimed at restoring vision, cognition, and mobility to patients who have lost it. To support progress across our industry, we provide state-of-the-art components and vertically integrated infrastructure for others to build on via Science Foundry.

We are seeking an experienced Facility Engineer to support the operation, maintenance, and optimization of our new state-of-the-art MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) cleanroom facility. The ideal candidate will ensure continuous operation of all critical cleanroom systems while maintaining ISO cleanroom standards and supporting our manufacturing/research operations.

Role responsibilities:

• Cleanroom Operations: Monitor and maintain HVAC, air filtration (HEPA/ULPA), and environmental control systems to consistently meet ISO Class 5 classification standards for temperature, humidity, pressure, and particle levels.
• Critical Utilities Management: Maintain and troubleshoot process cooling water, chilled water, compressed dry air, nitrogen, vacuum, DI water, electrical/UPS, and chemical distribution/waste neutralization systems.
• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance: Develop and execute PM programs, respond to emergency failures and alarms, manage spare parts inventory, and maintain accurate equipment records and documentation.
• Vendor & Contractor Coordination: Partner with external specialists for repairs and projects, ensuring minimal downtime and adherence to facility standards.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to OSHA, EPA, and local regulations; oversee chemical safety and hazardous waste protocols; conduct safety inspections and maintain documentation for regulatory audits.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify efficiency and reliability improvements, implement predictive maintenance strategies, optimize energy consumption, and support facility expansion and upgrade projects.
• Training & Knowledge Transfer: Educate and train operations staff on facility systems, procedures, and safety protocols to build team capability and operational resilience
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Facilities Engineering (or Associate’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience)
• 3-5 years of experience in cleanroom facility operations or semiconductor manufacturing, with hands‑on knowledge of HVAC, process utilities, and building management systems (BMS)
• Strong understanding of cleanroom design, ISO 14644 standards, and contamination control protocols
• Proficiency reading mechanical/electrical drawings and P&IDs; working knowledge of process gas, chemical handling, DI water, and electrical systems
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment (gowning required), lift up to 50 lbs, work at heights/confined spaces, and availability for on‑call/after‑hours response

Preferred qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license, Certified Energy Manager (CEM), HVAC certification, or cleanroom‑specific training/certification
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with excellent communication and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
• Detail‑oriented with solid documentation habits and a collaborative, team‑first mindset
• Eagerness to continuously learn and adapt to new technologies and evolving facility demands

At Science, our benefits are in place to support the whole you:

• Competitive salary and equity
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Flexible vacation and company‑paid holidays
• Healthy meals and snacks provided for non‑remote employees
• Paid parental, jury duty, bereavement, family care and medical leave
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, subsidized by Science
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)

Science Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work.

We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities. Science will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.