Principal Facilities Engineer * Advanced Manufacturing

Aleron; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

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 facility.

Lead complex engineering projects, manage scope, budget, schedule, and cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Facilities, EHS, Quality, and external contractors—driving reliability and continuous improvement across processes, utilities, and cleanroom

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 8+ years of manufacturing, semiconductor, advanced technology, life sciences, chemical processing, or similar environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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, commissioning, startup, and operational readiness.
• Assess facility readiness for new/modified manufacturing systems.
• Troubleshoot facility, equipment, and manufacturing system issues.
• Lead risk assessments including PHA, FMEA, JHA/JSA, and MOC.
• Develop SOPs, work instructions, and maintenance documentation.
• Collaborate with Operations, Facilities, EHS, Quality, Supply Chain, and contractors.

Skills

Project leadership

Contractor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Chemical/ Industrial Engineering

Job description

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 shfirt; occasional support on other shifts

About the Opportunity

Kanto 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.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

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.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.

Additional Information:

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.