Maintenance & Operations Engineer II - Field-Driven

citjpl; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA seeks a Facilities professional to assist with installation, maintenance, and improvement of semiconductor facilities equipment. You will support troubleshooting with senior engineers, source parts, and perform daily inspections to ensure reliability.

We value a technical engineering background, plus familiarity with HVAC, gas piping, and CAD layouts. The role involves hands-on lab work, lifting, and occasional after-hours availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 2-year technical school with 3+ years related experience.
• Familiarity with facilities equipment and distribution systems.
• Ability to use a respirator.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication; team oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, maintenance, and improvement of semiconductor facilities equipment.
• Support troubleshooting and repair activities with senior engineers and technicians.
• Order, source, and track facilities parts.
• Perform daily facility walkthroughs and equipment inspections.
• Maintain logs and generate reports.
• Coordinate equipment repairs and maintenance activities.
• Support facility operations and reliability initiatives.
• Hands-on technical role with significant field work.
• Perform tasks requiring heavy lifting up to 35 pounds.
• Overtime: after-hours, weekend work, flexible schedules, and emergency call-ins.

Skills

Engineering degree

Mechanical engineering

Facilities equipment

Respirator use

MS Office

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

2-year technical school

Master's degree (optional)

PhD (optional)

Tools

CAD design/layout

HVAC systems

Industrial wiring

Gas piping systems

Job description

Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA seeks a Facilities professional to assist with installation, maintenance, and improvement of semiconductor facilities equipment. You will support troubleshooting with senior engineers, source parts, and perform daily inspections to ensure reliability.

We value a technical engineering background, plus familiarity with HVAC, gas piping, and CAD layouts. The role involves hands-on lab work, lifting, and occasional after-hours availability.