Facilities Mechanical Engineer I - Early Career
Seagate Technology
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Seagate Technology in Bloomington, MN is seeking a Facilities Mechanical Engineer I to support operation, maintenance, and improvement of facility mechanical systems including HVAC, cooling water, and utility services. This entry-level role works under senior engineers to aid capital projects, reliability efforts, and daily facility operations.
The ideal candidate is a recent ME graduate or early-career engineer with a solid technical foundation, willingness to learn, and interest in supporting
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
- Basic understanding of HVAC and fluid systems.
- Familiarity with reading engineering drawings and specs.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Proactive, collaborative, and eager to learn.
Responsibilities
- Assist design, analysis and improvement of facility mechanical systems (AHUs, chilled water, cooling towers, heating, ventilation).
- Support evaluation of facility water systems (domestic, process, cooling water) and pumps/distribution networks.
- Prepare calculations, specifications, reports and construction docs.
- Support reviews to ensure compliance with codes and standards.
- Assist with capital projects from planning to commissioning.
- Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and cost estimates.
- Coordinate with contractors and internal stakeholders; review drawings and submittals.
- Support startup, commissioning and system troubleshooting.
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The Facilities Mechanical Engineer I provides engineering support for the operation, maintenance, and improvement of facility mechanical systems, including HVAC, process cooling water, domestic water, and other utility systems. This entry-level position works under the guidance of senior engineers and facility leaders to support capital projects, system reliability efforts, energy efficiency initiatives, and daily facility operations.
The Facilities Mechanical Engineer I provides engineering support for the operation, maintenance, and improvement of facility mechanical systems, including HVAC, process cooling water, domestic water, and other utility systems. This entry-level position works under the guidance of senior engineers and facility leaders to support capital projects, system reliability efforts, energy efficiency initiatives, and daily facility operations.
The ideal candidate is a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate or an early-career engineer with a strong technical foundation, a willingness to learn, and an interest in supporting complex facility and manufacturing environments.
- Assist with the design, analysis, and improvement of facility mechanical systems, including:
- Air handling units (AHUs)
- Chilled water systems
- Cooling towers
- Heating systems
- Exhaust and ventilation systems
- Cleanroom and critical environment HVAC systems (if applicable)
- Support the evaluation and optimization of facility water systems, including:
- Domestic water systems
- Process water systems
- Cooling water systems
- Water treatment systems
- Pumps and distribution networks
- Assist in preparing engineering calculations, equipment specifications, technical reports, and construction documents.
- Support engineering reviews to help ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and company requirements.
- Support facility upgrade and capital improvement projects from planning through commissioning.
- Assist with developing project scopes, schedules, budgets, and cost estimates.
- Coordinate with contractors, consultants, suppliers, and internal stakeholders under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Review engineering drawings, equipment submittals, and technical documentation.
- Support construction activities, startup, commissioning, and system troubleshooting.
- Provide engineering support to facility operations and maintenance teams.
- Participate in troubleshooting equipment failures and operational issues.
- Assist with root cause investigations and implementation of corrective actions.
- Monitor system performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and system uptime.
- Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs for mechanical systems.
- Support compliance with building codes, mechanical codes, environmental regulations, and safety requirements.
- Participate in facility safety reviews, risk assessments, and hazard analysis activities.
- Assist with energy management and sustainability initiatives.
- Maintain engineering documentation, equipment records, and system drawings.
- Develop technical knowledge of facility mechanical systems and engineering best practices.
- Learn industry standards, codes, and design principles applicable to facility operations.
- Participate in training and cross-functional projects to build engineering and project management skills.
- Collaborate with senior engineers and technical experts to develop engineering expertise.
- Basic understanding of mechanical engineering principles and thermodynamics.
- Familiarity with HVAC, fluid systems, heat transfer, and mechanical equipment fundamentals.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating within a team environment.
- 0-3 years of engineering experience, including internships, co-op assignments, or relevant project experience.
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Our Bloomington, MN campus (Normandale) spans two suburbs, Edina and Bloomington, and serves as the Recording Head development and manufacturing arm of Seagate. Located in the heart of a bustling community, Seagate offers an on-site café, or if you prefer, you can drive to one of many restaurants just minutes away. Need to grab a gift over lunch time? Shopping is abundant in the area. If working out is your thing, the on-site fully equipped fitness center hosts wellness programs, outdoor activities, tournaments and group workouts. Looking for something more laid back? Reset in one of our meditation rooms, or simply take a walk around our indoor walking path. On-site cultural festivals, celebrations and community volunteer opportunities also abound.
The estimated base salary range for this position is $66,000 - $79,000. The individual salary is based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
- eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus program
- medical
- dental
- vision
- and life insurance
- short-and long-term disability
- 401(k)
- employee stock purchase plan
- health savings account
- dependent care
- and healthcare spending accounts
- 12 holidays
- flexible time off provided pursuant to Seagate policy
- a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave
- 16 weeks of paid parental leave
The benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year and may differ depending on work location.
Normandale, United States
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