Facilities Engineer, Life Safety Systems

MACOM; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

MACOM in Durham, NC is seeking a Facilities Engineer, Life Safety Systems to own, design, test, and maintain fire and life safety infrastructure across the site. You will lead projects, ensure NFPA/IFC/IBC compliance, and coordinate with EHS, Security, and operations to protect personnel and equipment.

Your background includes 5–10 years in life safety or EHS engineering, strong communication, SAP, and a PE license preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Facilities, or related discipline)
• Strong knowledge of building systems, construction methods, and engineering standards
• Experience with dangerous substances; including gases, solids, and liquids
• Prior semiconductor manufacturing experience
• Experience managing contractors, consultants, and capital budgets

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical owner for life safety systems
• Design, review, and maintain life safety systems including toxic gas monitoring, fire alarm, sprinkler, and gas detection systems
• Ensure compliance with NFPA, IFC, IBC, FM Global, and local AHJ requirements
• Support regulatory compliance, audits, and inspections
• Lead capital improvement and upgrade projects from start to finish
• Coordinate with operations, manufacturing, R&D, IT, security, and other teams

Skills

Life Safety

PE License

CMMS

BAS

Energy Mgmt

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

SAP

CMMS

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 forefront 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!

Job Purpose:

The Facilities Engineer, Life Safety Systems is responsible for the engineering, operation, maintenance, compliance, and continuous improvement of building life safety systems across the facility. This role serves as the technical owner for fire suppression systems, fire alarms, toxic gas detection systems, emergency notification systems, and related life safety infrastructure. The position also manages capital and infrastructure projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, system reliability, and the protection of personnel, property, and business operations. The successful 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:

Serve as the technical owner and subject matter expert for:

• Fire Alarm Systems
• Fire Detection Systems
• Wet-Pipe, Dry-Pipe, Pre-Action, and Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems
• Toxic Gas Monitoring and Detection Systems
• Emergency Notification and Mass Communication Systems
• Smoke Control and Emergency Ventilation Systems
• Emergency Power systems supporting life safety equipment
• Design, review, and maintain life safety systems including:
  • Toxic gas monitoring and detection systems
  • Fire alarm systems
  • Automatic sprinkler systems
  • Clean agent suppression systems
  • Gas detection and emergency shutdown systems
• Ensure systems meet NFPA, IFC, IBC, FM Global, and local AHJ requirements
• Ensure compliance with operational, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards (OSHA, NFPA, codes).
• Support site specific permitting and regulatory compliance
• Maintain documentation for audits and regulatory inspections
• Manage the Process Safety Management Program
• Facilitate risk mitigation projects
• Support emergency response planning and drills
• Develop evacuation plans and occupant safety procedures
• Develop and manage inspection, testing, and maintenance programs for life safety systems
• Manage service providers responsible for supporting life safety systems
• Interface with emergency responders (fire departments, mutual aid teams)
• Lead capital improvement and upgrade projects from start to finish.
• Coordinate with operations, manufacturing, R&D, IT, security, and other teams.

Key Competencies Required:

• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in life safety, or EHS engineering
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and database tools (SAP preferred)
• PE License or equivalent certification 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.

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.

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.

Benefits:

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