Facilities Mechanical Engineer

Sitka Inc.; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits atDay

Employee stock ownership plan

Profit-sharing opportunities

Job summary

Gore is seeking a Facility Engineer to enhance performance, reliability, and sustainability of building systems across multiple plants. The role blends hands-on work with project leadership, partnering with operations, maintenance, and technical teams to solve complex challenges at the Elkton, Maryland facility.

The position offers competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus an employee stock ownership plan and potential profit-sharing opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in facility systems within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Experience interpreting engineering standards and codes.
• Knowledge of building automation systems (BAS/BMS).
• Willingness to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation.

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.

Skills

HVAC systems

Building automation

Root cause analysis

Asset lifecycle management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

BAS/BMS

CMMS

Job description

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

• Bachelors 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.

For over 65 years, Gore has improved lives through discovery, product innovation and rewarding careers for Associates. We push the boundaries of what's possible - not just through our products and technologies but also through individual growth and development.

We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. Our Associates build on a rich history of innovation, upholding Gore's values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.

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