Facilities Mechanical Engineer

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits on

Benefits package and total rewards

Job summary

Gore is seeking a Facility Engineer at its Elkton, MD site to improve building systems’ performance, reliability, and sustainability across multiple plants. You’ll balance hands-on engineering with project leadership, partnering with operations, maintenance and technical teams to solve complex challenges and advance asset strategy.

The role is located at our Elkton facility, focusing on HVAC, BAS, utilities, and capital projects, with documentation and continuous improvement at the core of daily

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment with facility systems.
• Experience with facility systems and building automation.
• Able to work hands-on at heights and support 24/7 operation.
• Experience interpreting engineering standards and codes.

Responsibilities

• Optimize facility systems including HVAC, compressed air, boilers, and BAS.
• Review operations and implement improvements for performance and reliability.
• Lead root cause investigations to reduce disruptions.
• Partner with operations, maintenance and technical teams for sustainable solutions.
• Lead facility projects including scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
• Support commissioning and system upgrades for long-term performance.
• Drive asset lifecycle management and capital planning.
• Maintain CMMS records and asset documentation.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to standardize systems.
• Advance energy, carbon reduction and sustainability initiatives.

Skills

HVAC systems

BAS/BMS knowledge

Root cause analysis

CMMS documentation

Energy efficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

CMMS

BAS/BMS

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a Facility Engineer to join our Specialty Team, where you will play a key role in improving the performance, reliability, and sustainability of building systems across multiple manufacturing plants. In this role, you will balance hands-on engineering with project leadership-partnering closely with operations, maintenance, and technical teams to identify and solve complex system challenges. Your work will directly impact plant reliability, energy efficiency, and long-term asset strategy.

This position will be located at our facility in Elkton, Maryland.

Pay and Benefits

• $120,000 - $145,000 per year
• Factors considered in extending an offer within this pay range include (but not limited to) education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits effective on Day 1 of employment! We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive benefits. More details are available at www.gore.com/careers/benefits

Responsibilities

• Optimize facility systems, including HVAC, compressed air, boilers, and building automation systems
• Review system operation and implement improvements to enhance performance and reliability
• Lead root cause investigations to eliminate recurring issues and reduce operational disruptions
• Partner with operations, maintenance, and technical teams to develop sustainable solutions
• Lead and support facility projects while managing scope, schedule, cost, and quality expectations
• Support commissioning activities and system upgrades that improve long-term performance
• Drive asset lifecycle management through equipment improvements, capital planning, and investment forecasting
• Maintain accurate asset documentation and CMMS records to improve system visibility and reliability
• Collaborate with internal experts, skilled trades, engineering teams, and external vendors to standardize systems and best practices
• Advance energy, carbon reduction, and sustainability initiatives while improving system efficiency and operational excellence

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, or related field
• A minimum of 5 years experience in an environment meeting the responsibilities listed above
• Experience working with facility systems in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Experience interpreting and applying engineering standards and codes
• Knowledge of building automation systems (BAS/BMS)
• Ability to work in a hands-on environment, including working at heights and in plant conditions
• Willingness to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation
• Ability to less than 5%

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working in a regulated or quality-driven environment
• Familiarity with cleanroom operations
• Experience in facilities management or system optimization

What We Offer

Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.

We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for "profit-sharing". Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits

Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.

Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.

Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the United States. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.