Principal Facilities Engineer – Advanced Manufacturing

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Principal Facilities Engineer to lead facility infrastructure and manufacturing systems at its Portland facility. The role emphasizes capital project execution, commissioning, and achieving operational readiness for advanced manufacturing processes.

Ideal candidates bring extensive experience with facility systems, process utilities, risk assessments, and collaboration across Operations, Facilities, EHS, Quality, and Supply Chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in manufacturing, semiconductor, advanced technology, life sciences, or similar environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects involving manufacturing equipment, facility infrastructure, utilities, and process support systems.
• Manage scope, budget, schedule, resources, risks, and contractors.
• Lead commissioning, startup, and operational readiness for manufacturing systems.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Facility systems

Process utilities

Contractor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

PLC/SCADA

BMS

Job description

Principal Facilities Engineer – Advanced Manufacturing

Job Title: Principal Facilities Engineer - Advanced Manufacturing

Location: Portland Oregon

Employment Type: Full-Time Direct Hire with Comprehensive Benefits

Industry: Technical Manufacturing

Compensation: $125,000-$145,000

Schedule: Full-time, day shift; occasional support on other shifts

About the Opportunity

Acara Solutions is seeking a Principal Facilities & Manufacturing Systems Engineer to lead facility infrastructure, manufacturing systems, capital projects, commissioning, startup, and operational readiness at its Portland manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects involving manufacturing equipment, facility infrastructure, utilities, and process support systems.
• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, resources, risks, contractors, and technical deliverables.
• Lead equipment installation, integration, commissioning, startup, and operational readiness.
• Assess facility and utility readiness for new and modified manufacturing systems.
• Troubleshoot complex facility, equipment, and manufacturing system issues.
• Lead risk assessments including PHA, FMEA, JHA/JSA, and MOC.
• Support systems including process piping, fluid handling, filtration, UPW, wastewater, process gases, chemical distribution, HVAC, exhaust, BMS, PLC/SCADA, and cleanroom infrastructure.
• Develop SOPs, work instructions, engineering standards, startup/shutdown procedures, and maintenance documentation.
• Partner with Operations, Facilities, EHS, Quality, Supply Chain, and external contractors.
• Drive reliability, maintainability, standardization, and continuous improvement.
• Support environmental, health, safety, regulatory, permitting, and audit requirements.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 8 years minimum experience in manufacturing, semiconductor, advanced technology, life sciences, chemical processing, or similar industrial environments.

What Sets You Apart:

• Proven experience leading complex engineering, infrastructure, capital, commissioning, or startup projects.
• Strong experience with facility systems, process utilities, and manufacturing infrastructure.
• Experience with risk assessment methodologies such as PHA, FMEA, JHA/JSA, or MOC.
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
• Semiconductor or cleanroom manufacturing experience.
• Experience with UPW, hazardous chemical systems, process gases, scrubbed exhaust, wastewater, HVAC, process piping, PLC/SCADA, or industrial automation.
• Commissioning and qualification experience, including IQ/OQ/PQ.
• PE license.
• PMP certification.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.