Facilities Mechanical Engineer

Farnsworth Group, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5

Paid Time Off

Hybrid Work Program

Job summary

Farnsworth Group, Inc. seeks a Facilities Mechanical Engineer to coordinate tool installations and utility interfaces for semiconductor process equipment projects.

You will verify capacity, review vendor requirements, and work with design/construction teams to ensure safe, compliant, and schedule-driven installations. Opportunities to expand into basebuild engineering and long-term system ownership exist as programs evolve.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, or closely related engineering discipline.
• EIT certification required (or ability to obtain within defined timeframe).
• 0–8+ years of experience in engineering, facilities engineering, or equipment/tool installation support.
• Ability to interpret and work with P&IDs, layouts, and specifications.
• Strong coordination and communication in a multi-disciplinary, project-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage process utility requirements for new tool installations within Process Mechanical systems (Exhaust, Drains, Non-potable water, etc.).
• Review and validate tool and support equipment vendor requirements.
• Verify facility capacity and tie-in points for new equipment.
• Develop and review tool install design packages (layouts, P&IDs).
• Interface with system owners, construction, and commissioning teams to resolve issues in real time.
• Track and support project review milestones, installation schedules, and RFIs.
• Support evaluation and improvement of facility utility systems.
• Assist with capacity planning and infrastructure upgrades.
• Participate in system troubleshooting and performance optimization.
• Contribute to standards development and design guidelines.
• Transition into partial or full system ownership over time.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Project coordination

Interpretation of design documents

0–8+ years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

EIT certification

Tools

CAD

AutoCAD

BIM360

Navisworks

Job description

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Facilities Mechanical Engineer, supporting semiconductor process equipment installation projects. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating facility utility requirements, verifying system capacity, and ensuring successful integration of manufacturing and manufacturing support equipment into existing infrastructure. The position works closely with tool owners, equipment vendors, and design/construction teams to deliver safe, compliant, and schedule-driven installations, with opportunities to expand into basebuild engineering and long-term system ownership as programs evolve.

What You’ll Do

Tool Install – Primary Role

• Coordinate and manage process utility requirements for new tool installations within Process Mechanical systems, including Exhaust, Drains, Non-potable water, Process Cooling Water, Natural Gas, Vent, etc.
• Review and validate tool and support equipment vendor requirements for facilitation
• Verify facility capacity and tie-in points for new equipment
• Develop and review tool install design packages (layouts, hook-ups, P&IDs)
• Interface with system owners, construction, and commissioning teams to resolve issues in real time
• Track and support project review milestones, installation schedules, and RFIs

Facilities / Basebuild – Additional Opportunities

• Support evaluation and improvement of facility utility systems
• Assist with capacity planning and infrastructure upgrades
• Participate in system troubleshooting and performance optimization
• Contribute to standards development and design guidelines
• Transition into partial or full system ownership over time

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, or closely related engineering discipline
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required (or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe)
• 0–8+ years of experience in engineering, facilities engineering, or equipment/tool installation support
• Ability to interpret and work with engineering design documents (P&IDs, layouts, specifications)
• Strong coordination and communication skills in a multi-disciplinary, project-driven environment

Nice To Haves

• CAD-based layout design, AutoCAD, BIM360, Navisworks, etc.
• Experience supporting tool installations in manufacturing environments (e.g., semiconductor, pharma, food processing, or similar facilities)
• Familiarity with process utility systems (specialty gases, bulk chemicals, UPW, exhaust, drains, vacuum, etc.)
• Experience reviewing and coordinating vendor submittals and equipment requirements
• Exposure to construction support, field execution, and commissioning/startup activities
• Experience with capacity analysis and facility system integration
• Familiarity with applicable codes, standards, and safety requirements (i.e. SEMI Standards)

Who We Are

Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural engineering and surveying firm where your career can thrive! For eleven consecutive years, we’ve been certified as a Great Place to Work®, and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With more than 650 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world’s largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you’ll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and communities. Join us and move your career forward.

A Great Place to Work Certified

For eleven consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work® certification—thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participate in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.

Full-time Regular Employee Benefits And Perks Include

• 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Professional Development and Training
• Mentoring Program
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Pet Insurance Plan
• Hybrid Work Program

Statement On Diversity And Inclusion

Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let’s make a difference, together.

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.