Facilities Mechanical Engineer I - Early Career

Seagate Technology; Normandale (AL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus program

Medical, dental, vision, and life-ins.

401(k)

Job summary

Seagate Technology is seeking an entry-level Facilities Mechanical Engineer I in Bloomington, MN (Normandale) to support operation, maintenance, and improvement of facility systems. You will work under senior engineers on HVAC, water systems, and capital projects while developing technical and project-management skills.

The role emphasizes training, hands-on engineering, and collaboration with operations, safety, and design teams.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design, analysis, and improvement of facility mechanical systems (AHUs, chilled water, cooling towers, heating, exhaust, cleanrooms).
• Evaluate and optimize facility water systems (domestic, process, cooling, water treatment, pumps and distribution).
• Prepare engineering calculations, equipment specifications, technical reports, and construction documents.
• Support engineering reviews to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and company requirements.
• Support facility upgrade and capital improvement projects from planning through commissioning.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, suppliers, and internal stakeholders under supervision.
• 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, root cause investigations, and corrective actions.
• Monitor system performance and identify reliability/efficiency improvements.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

Skills

Mechanical principles

Thermodynamics

HVAC basics

Fluid systems

Heat transfer

Mechanical equipment

MS Office

Engineering drawings

Technical documents

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Facilities Mechanical Engineer I - Early Career

About our group:

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.

About the role - you will:

• 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.

Project Support & Capital Improvements

• 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.

Facility Operations & Reliability

• 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.

Compliance & Safety

• 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.

Professional Development

• 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.

About you:

• 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.

Your experience includes:

• 0-3 years of engineering experience, including internships, co-op assignments, or relevant project experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Location:

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 cafe, 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. Seagate offers comprehensive benefits to its eligible employees, including, but not limited to, 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. Seagate also offers paid time off, including 12 holidays, flexible time off provided pursuant to Seagate policy, a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave, and 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.

Location: Normandale, United States

Travel: None

Information at a Glance

With more than four decades of storage innovation, Seagate empowers humanity to thrive in the data age and helps people and businesses navigate the ever-expanding data landscape.

We craft precision-engineered, cutting-edge solutions that help the world store and manage exponential data growth.

Seagate is powered by our talented and passionate workforce of 29,000 employees across the globe who embody our core values: integrity, innovation, and inclusion. Striving towards excellence every single day, we show up with these values for our customers, business partners, shareholders, and communities alike.

Join us and get inspired to make a difference in the datasphere!

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